Splitboarding in Chile: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
Spend unique days in Chile and explore its extensive geography parallel to the Andes with your splitboard.
Enjoy some great splitboarding in the active Chilean volcanoes of Lonquimay, Tolhuaca, Llaima, Villarrica or Lanin, very close to Pucón. If you prefer more touristic spots, you can not miss the ski resorts of Farollones or Portillo, a few kilometers from Santiago. Take a look at this selection of splitboarding trips offered by certified local guides in Chile.
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FAQs: Splitboarding in Chile
What should I know about Splitboarding Chile?
There is a long list of splitboarding places in Chile. The most popular are Portillo, La Parva, El Colorado, Farellones, Valle Nevado, and Termas de Chillán.
For those looking for a more ‘natural’ experience, the infinity of volcanoes in Chile opens a range of opportunities for all levels and preferences. Lonquimay, Llaima, Villarica, Osorno and Casablanca are just some. After a challenging ascent, you’ll get to ski down some of the most amazing slopes and chutes you’ve ever experienced!
Why should I choose Chile for my Splitboarding adventure?
Ski in a volcano
It is a country with hundreds of volcanoes, some of them active, so it is quiet easy to find good tracks to ski. In addition, there are amazing ski resorts on their slopes, such as the majestic Osorno Volcano, in southern Chile. Enjoying some splitboarding on an active volcano is a once in a lifetime experience
Proximity to Argentina
The Patagonia, divided by the Andes range, is shared by Argentina and Chile. Both countries are home to one of the most incredible mountainous areas in the world. Due to their international routes, it is very easy to pass from one country to another and visit multiple ski resorts and snow-capped peaks in the same itinerary.
Chilean wines
In 2013, Portillo launched the popular Week of the Wines. Every year, in the first days of August, several wine producers come to this area of central Chile to fill the glasses of skiers and snowboarders. The tasting starts at 6:30 in the afternoon, in different parts of the resort. You deserve it, after a long day of splitboarding!
What can I expect from the weather in Chile?
The climatic conditions in Chile vary according to the zone. If you are a skier or a splitboarder you will be interested to know that in the mountains, the weather is usually cold and humid, which generates huge ice fields. Arriving at the southern end, it is cold and windy, with permanent snow.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Chile?
Spanish
What currency is accepted in Chile?
The official currency is the Chilean peso, although you can use dollars. Debit or credit cards are also accepted everywhere. You can extract Chilean pesos from an ATM.
How to get there
The best option is to get to the international airport of Santiago de Chile and from there move to the area you want - There are many means of transport available. This airport has daily connections to the main capitals of the world.
What’s the country code of Chile?
+56
What’s the high season for Splitboarding in Chile?
To fully enjoy the snow you should visit Chile from early June to mid-September.
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