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Las Trancas is on the
main road from Chillán to Nevados de Chillán. Nevados de
Chillan (also known as Termas de Chillan) has world class skiing, with
some of the best powder snow in South America, set in pristine native forests.
It has unmatched snow conditions, and is regularly used for Olympic ski
training for skiers from the Northern Hemisphere during their summer months.
Las Trancas itself is 65 km (40miles from the city of Chillan via
paved road, and just 8km (4.5 miles) to the ski resort. The village has
a number of bars, restaurants and small supermarkets, it has a good number
of tourist facilities including resorts at a considerable cost saving over
the one at Nevados de Chillan.
The Chillán ski resort area
of Nevados de Chillán is located 300 miles south of
Santiago on the major train line from Santiago and on the Pan American
Highway. It is a world class ski resort few yet know about. This hidden
gem gets the largest annual snowfall per year of all the resorts in Chile.
The extensive terrain is accessed by the longest chairlift in South America,
and offers the most powder snow days. One of the main reasons to visit
the city of Chillán is the touring access to the peaks of the Chillán
Volcano and the nearby Nevados de Chillán at the base of active
Chillán Volcano that offers amazing terrain, heliskiing, powder,
hot springs and a relaxed environment.
Summer. The pristine
forests and mountain vistas of Las Trancas also make a great summer retreat.
Whether your interest is great scenery, trekking, trout fishing or just
enjoying this unique spot in the heart of the Andes, Las Trancas is a great
choice.So, summer or winter Las Trancas has something to offer almost every
tourist.
Current
Snow and Ski Conditions.
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the current ski/snow conditions click here, but don't forget to click the
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skiing in Chile!
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