TL;DR
Valle Nevado ski resort in Chile announces an early start to the 2025 winter season, opening on June 13th due to favourable snow conditions and significant improvements.
Valle Nevado Leads Chilean Ski Season with Early Start
Valle Nevado ski resort in Chile has announced it will open on June 13th, 2025, a week earlier than initially planned. This decision comes after the resort received over 30 centimetres of snow, with forecasts predicting up to 1.5 metres more in the coming week. The early opening makes Valle Nevado the first ski resort to begin operations in Chile for the 2025 winter season.
The resort's ability to open ahead of schedule is attributed to several factors, including its high-altitude location, recent snowfall, and optimal conditions for snowmaking. Valle Nevado's mountain operations team has been working diligently to prepare the slopes for skiers and riders.
In preparation for the 2025 season, Valle Nevado has invested over $3.4 million USD in various improvements. These upgrades include modernising lifts, renovating hotels, expanding skiable terrain, and adding new on-mountain facilities. These enhancements aim to improve the overall experience for visitors to the Chilean Andes.
