Activities & Tours
The base area at Valle Nevado is not conducive to many outdoor winter activities beyond the skiing and boarding. Perched on top of a narrow ridge, there is no room left for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or activities such as dog sledding or sleigh rides.
Valle Nevado has a few indoor activities on offer in case you need some R&R or a storm sets in. The resort also has various timetabled activities such as bingo games or fashion shows.
Ski Tours and Activities
Heli-skiing operates right out of the Valle Nevado village. There are various packages on offer, so you can either just do one run, or more if you've got the dinero. Prices start at US$180 for a 1,000 metre vertical descent and go up to US$1,000 for 3 descents (2009 rates). This is more expensive than
heli skiing Canada, but the temptation of skiing fresh tracks and a helicopter ride in the spectacular Andes may be worth the investment.
If the fresh tracks are long gone inside the boundaries of the ski resort, the other option is a back-country tour. The owners of Lodge Mirador in Farellones (email:
dongamuzon78@hotmail.com) run guided tours in the area between El Colorado and Valle Nevado. This is for experts only as it’s a very gnarly ride!
Family Activities
A torch light parade is held every Saturday night weather permitting.
The kids’ (or big kids) games room at Hotel Puerto del Sol and the Wii console is popular for a spot of indoor tennis.
Leisure Activities
The hotel concierge can organise various tours such as gourmet winery tours with transport via helicopter.
Relaxation
There is a fully equipped gymnasium at Hotel Valle Nevado, and if you don’t find aerobics or dance classes particularly relaxing, they also have a day spa offering massages, facials and other treatments.
The epicenter of relaxation and socialization is the large hot tub out the front of the Mirador del Ploma.