Ski La Parva – Santiago Ski Resort
La Parva is the northernmost and smallest of Santiago’s three ski resorts.
The village climbs parallel to the lower slopes and has limited tourist services.
La Parva is reminiscent of a small village in the European Alps but is really Chile’s answer to Aspen. The ski area is like a private club for Chile’s wealthy families, most of whom maintain a second (or third) home in the village.
Like Aspen Highlands, the ski area climbs a long ridge.
With the completion in 1990 of the Las Tortolas chairlift, skiers are now able to traverse easily into Valle Nevado in addition to El Colorado.
Las Aguilas is the quad chair that’s installed on the north side of the resort in the Barros Negros area. This was a much needed addition and eased access to and from much of the adventure skiing in the sector. An elegant but small restaurant called La Pirea was also added at the top of this lift. Many of the base facilities have also been remodeled and upgraded.
The La Marmita restaurant was resurrected in the last decade, at the base of the resort giving La Parva three excellent luncheon alternatives.
You can also now purchase a joint lift ticket combining access to both La Parva and Valle Nevado. Like Whistler-Blackcomb, this provides a nice additional value for your money and gives you more choice during a long trip.