La Parva Geography – Ski Chile
La Parva’s lifts ascend a narrow, rolling slope between the valley which separates it from the cone of El Colorado and the flat, featureless, and snowy plain to the north.
La Parva was the highest ski area in Chile until Valle Nevado accessed the Tres Puntas ridge in 1989.
With five lifts above 3,100m (10,170ft), La Parva has had several late seasons with closing dates in mid-December in 1983 and 1984.
Under poor snow conditions, the area operates from the 3,100m level which is reached via the Alpha quad chair.
La Parva translates to “The Haystack” which is the name of the peak that overlooks the ski area.