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CHI-Chillan-skier2.tif (314456 bytes) Skiing
& winter activities

Termas de Chillan
CHILE


CHI-Chillan-chairlift.tif (963864 bytes) Termas de Chillán, Chile's most complete Ski and Spa resort, features an assortment of 28 meticulously groomed runs.

30% beginner
40% intermediate
30% expert
Totaling 35 km (22 miles)
A total of nine lifts (1 triple chair, 3 double chairs, and 5 surface tows)
1,100 meters (3,610 feet) of continuously skiable vertical
South America's longest run (13 kilometers (8 miles)
Unmatched snow conditions; and pristine native forests.

Ski School
Termas de Chillán's complete ski school features international, certified instructors skilled at teaching beginning, intermediate-
and advanced-level alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding and more in an entertaining manner. Private and group lessons are
held daily, lasting from one hour to a full day.

Ski School Services:
Pivate Lessons: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (from 1-hour to full-day lessons)
Group Lessons: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (One 2-hour lessons/day)
Snowboard Lessons

Children's Ski School
The Children's Ski School at Termas de Chillán, for kids ages 3 to 8, features an enclosed mini-snow-park with a specially designed run and an attractive rest area. The school's staff uses the latest teaching techniques and games to introduce youngsters to skiing and to help them build their skills while having fun. Programs range from one-hour and half-day lessons, to full-day classes with a hearty lunch.

For all your ski rental needs - from traditional to parabolic, for kids to adults, and all abilities - Termas de Chillán has three complete ski shops, located in the Gran Hotel, Hotel Pirigallo, and the resort's Service Center

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For Heliskiers, Termas de Chillán has 10,000 hectares (27,710 acres) of skiable backcountry terrain, providing experts and intermediates alike with endless opportunities to blaze their own trails amidst pristine powder. To maximize skier satisfaction and safety, each descent is guided by seasoned instructors.  Sightseeing heli-tours of the resort's majestic surroundings can also be arranged, directly at the ski school.

Nordic Skiing
For an incomparable cross-country experience, Termas de Chillán has a professionally groomed Nordic trail system located at an altitude of 1,600 meters (5,250 feet), that lets you wind your way along gentle slopes through enchanted, snow-covered forests.

Randonee
Nestled in the magnificent Southern Andes Mountains, on the slopes of majestic Chillán volcano, the resort offers spectacular ski terrain and breathtaking vistas, ideal for Randonée enthusiasts. Take an unforgettable guided ski tour to the volcano's very summit and discover the serene beauty of Nevado glacier.
Snowboarding
Termas de Chillán's privileged ski terrain, with plenty of open slopes and tree-lined runs, is a snowboarder's paradise. In
addition, the resort's uniquely designed Snowboard Park offers riders of all abilities even more thrilling attractions, including
curvaceous cornices, exhilarating speed runs, dizzying jumps, and challenging championships. For all your ski rental needs,
Termas de Chillán has three complete ski shops, located in the Gran Hotel, Hotel Pirigallo, and the resort's Service Center.

Snowmobile Park
Another of our mountain resort's entertaining activities is snowmobiling. Snowmobiles can be rented and used on a specially designed, groomed course that's fun for the whole family.

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Dogsledding
Dogsledding is a one-of-a-kind adventure. At Termas de Chillán, experience for yourself this unique sport with guides that will take you on a magical ride through a captivating winter wonderland in the heart of the soaring Andes.