Powder Lodge
Powder Lodge Farellones is a timber-framed building overlooking the ski field of La Parva and looking down the valley towards Santiago. Extensive use of timber inside the lodge along with tasteful furnishings and central heating provides for a rustic and cozy atmosphere.
This lodge is ideal for singles, couples, families as well as large groups. Â The lodge is rather social and a great place to meet like-minded people.
Where is Powder Lodge?
Powder Lodge is located in
Farellones (about 10 mins by road from the ski resorts of El Colorado and La Parva, or just a few minutes walk to the inter-connecting Farellones lifts).
Rooms
The lodge offers 8 rooms configured to accommodate 1 - 3 guests in each.
Bedding is all twin beds however the 2 beds can easily be pushed together to make up a double for couples. The beds are very comfortable and fitted with quality bedding.
Every room has its own private bathroom attached plus they offer a free daily shuttle service to/from La Parva and El Colorado ski areas.
Dining/Bars
The lodge doesn't have a formal restaurant and is not licensed to sell alcohol, however it does come with its own chef and you are free to bring your own alcohol.
Powder Lodge offers an option to self cater however the normal package includes breakfast, apres ski appetizers and dinner (plus free wine is provided with dinner!).
The dinner menu is changed weekly so if you are staying a while you will get a good variety of quality food. A special menu can also be created for anyone with special dietary requirements.
The dining area has plenty of seating around a large timber table as well as a breakfast bar with bar stools.
Other Facilities
& Services
The lodge has a couple of nice cozy living areas, one with a glass door wood heater for that extra special coziness on those cold winter nights. It has lots of nice comfy couches to curl up on after a day of skiing.
One of the highlights of the lodge is the outdoor wood fired hot tub. This is a great place to socialize and relax those weary muscles at the same time, and one of the best places to watch the spectacular Santiago sunsets.
The lodge also has satellite TV, board games & wifi internet is available to guests.
If you were to choose the self-cater option, the kitchen has all of the accessories to assist you in being a master chef!
Powder Lodge also provides the option of a guiding service plus they offer a free shuttle service to/from La Parva & El Colorado ski areas.
Whilst not a "formal service", one of the huge benefits of staying at the Powder Lodge is that the fabulous host Christian is a wealth of information.