Valle Nevado extends its ski season to 8 November 2026
Published on 10/18/2026 at 08:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Valle Nevado and its 2026 ski season extension will keep the Chilean resort operating until 8 November 2026, after heavy snowfall in the Andes. The announcement made on 8 October changed a closing date that had been set for 18 October and gives Santiago de Chile a late-spring mountain option.
Valle Nevado ski season extension runs until 8 November
The extension means the resort is scheduled to operate into November for the first time in its 38-year history. Chile Travel reported that snowfall during the winter exceeded 7 metres and that more than 1 metre of fresh snow had recently fallen in the mountains.
The 2026 season began on 19 June. If operations continue through 8 November, the resort expects to complete 143 continuous ski days. The season extension to 8 November was also reported by Chile's national tourism service.
Emol reported on 8 October that the decision followed about 1.20 metres of snow in the preceding 48 hours and roughly 7 metres across the winter. The report named Valle Nevado and identified the new closing date, making the late operation a change to the resort's published 2026 calendar rather than a routine seasonal date.
Fresh snow changes the resort's late-season calendar
The timing links the extension directly to the mountain's unusually persistent snow cover. A closing date in November places the final weeks after the normal Southern Hemisphere winter and makes the resort's late-season schedule distinct from the nearby centres that were reported as closing on 18 October.
The resort is part of the Andean ski area serving the capital. Its official website places it in the Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary and identifies services including skiing, snowboarding, lifts, equipment hire, a ski school, shops and restaurants. The official resort information also provides a mountain report and road-status information.
The extension does not mean that every trail or lift will operate on every day. Chile Travel says conditions on the slopes and the weather remain relevant to the schedule, while the resort's mountain report is the practical reference for current operations. This makes the November date useful as a planning boundary, not a guarantee of a fixed selection of terrain.
Visiting Valle Nevado: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The extended ski season is scheduled to continue until 8 November 2026, replacing the previous closing date of 18 October 2026.
- The resort remains a winter-sports venue during the extension, but available slopes, lifts and services depend on mountain and safety conditions. The daily mountain report should be checked before setting out.
- Valle Nevado is in the Andes near Santiago, Chile. The journey is by road from the capital, and late snowfall can affect road conditions and create a requirement for snow chains on the approach.
- The site is a high-mountain ski resort within the Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary. Visitors should expect snow-covered terrain, changing conditions and active lift-served slopes rather than an urban attraction.
- Spanish is the official language of Chile and the national currency is the Chilean peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Valle Nevado
When does the Valle Nevado ski season extension end?
The 2026 ski season is scheduled to continue until 8 November 2026. This is the first planned November operation in the resort's 38-year history.
What is Valle Nevado?
It is a ski resort in the Andes of Chile, serving the Santiago area with slopes, lifts and mountain services. The resort is located within the Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary.
Where is Valle Nevado and how do you get there?
The resort is near Santiago in Chile and is reached by road from the capital. Road conditions and the mountain report should be checked before travelling, particularly during late-season snowfall.
