Valle Nevado & La Parva Announce Over $4 Million In Improvements, Expanded Offerings For 2025 Ski Season
As anticipation builds for the 2025 winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado and La Parva, two of the Andes’ most iconic ski destinations, have announced over $4 million in capital improvements and upgrades to enhance the guest experience. Both resorts are investing in lift modernization, expanded snowmaking and terrain offerings, hotel renovations, and new amenities that reflect a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and the evolving expectations of today’s skier.
- Perched in the Chilean Andes with a base elevation of 9,925 feet, Valle Nevado's high altitude and southern orientation naturally produce the best snow conditions in the Southern Hemisphere. Valle Nevado provides a world-class skiing experience with over 2,200 skiable acres, three ski-in/ski-out hotels, and a diverse culinary scene. Beyond resort boundaries, interconnect tickets with La Parva Ski Resort provide access to even more terrain, for a combined total of 7,000 acres of skiable terrain. Valle Nevado's guided Heli-Ski operation offers full-day and half-day excursions with vertical drops ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 feet. From June to October, Ikon Pass, Power Pass and Mountain Collective season pass holders can experience Valle Nevado’s legendary sunsets, après-ski scene, and endless winter. Valle Nevado continues its commitment to making skiing more accessible by offering unlimited free skiing and snowboarding to all children 12 and younger and adults 75 years and older — no purchase necessary and with no blackout dates. Valle Nevado proudly serves as the summer training ground for Olympic ski and snowboard teams from the Northern Hemisphere. Visit vallenevado.com/en.
- Nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 2,750 meters and less than an hour from Santiago, La Parva is a unique, exclusive winter resort with the characteristics of a snow town in the mountains. Its perfectly groomed slopes are chosen year after year by mountain-loving skiers, ranging from beginner level to world-class competitors. Thanks to its FIS-approved downhill slopes, it is chosen as a training center by international teams such as the United States, France and Slovakia, among others. La Parva is defined as a cozy mountain town, with modern buildings that seem to hang from its slopes. There are more than 1,200 shelters and private condominiums that ensure an availability of 9,000 beds during the winter season for athletes and their families. For more information visit laparva.cl/en.
Lift Modernization, Snowmaking Improvements and Expanded Learning Terrain
Valle Nevado’s primary chairlifts—Andes Express, Mirador and Gondola—are undergoing significant upgrades to enhance reliability and operational efficiency throughout the season. Valle Nevado is also expanding its dedicated learning terrain in the Hotel School zone, improving the experience for beginners and ski school guests.
At La Parva, improvements to the Alpha, Águilas and Fabres chairlifts will increase dependability and ensure more consistent operations across key areas of the mountain. In addition, La Parva is investing in expanded snowmaking coverage, enabling top-to-bottom skiing on the Alpha chairlift, enhancing early- and late-season conditions at a key access zone for La Parva’s terrain.
Elevated Culinary Experiences
Valle’s on-mountain dining scene continues to expand with the addition of a second food truck at Cima Ancla, complementing the popular stop at Cima Mirador. Positioned at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, the new location will be the highest-altitude culinary experience in the Andes, offering guests quick, elevated fare between runs. Meanwhile, La Fourchette, Valle’s acclaimed French restaurant, has received a series of improvements, including enhanced lighting, a refreshed bar area and new flooring, further elevating its elegant alpine atmosphere.
La Parva is introducing a new culinary experience with the opening of the Bistro at Alpha Base, a welcoming, all-day destination that blends traditional French cuisine with the warmth of a cozy mountain setting. Designed for families and alpine enthusiasts alike, the Bistro will serve up fresh pastries worthy of a French boulangerie each morning, including baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolat. Midday menus will feature comforting classics like French onion soup, artisanal pizzas and savory sandwiches, while the après-ski crowd can unwind with hearty alpine favorites and an inviting ambiance that captures the essence of mountain dining at every hour.
Hotel Renovations and Guest Service Enhancements
Valle Nevado is continuing multi-year upgrades across its hotel portfolio:
La Parva is also elevating the guest experience with new retail and rental offerings for the upcoming season. A new La Parva Store in the Parva Chica area will feature branded apparel and merchandise, giving guests more ways to connect with the resort and take home a piece of the mountain. At the Alpha base, a newly expanded rental shop will improve convenience and streamline the gear pickup process, especially for first-time visitors and families. Together, these additions are designed to make arrival day smoother and mountain time more memorable.
Interconnected Access and Passholder Benefits
As a new feature for 2025, Valle Nevado and La Parva will offer add-on options to their day tickets that allows access to both resorts, with a special rate for resort lodging guests. This option will give visitors access to even more interconnected skiable terrain shared between the two resorts.
Valle Nevado’s primary chairlifts—Andes Express, Mirador and Gondola—are undergoing significant upgrades to enhance reliability and operational efficiency throughout the season. Valle Nevado is also expanding its dedicated learning terrain in the Hotel School zone, improving the experience for beginners and ski school guests.
At La Parva, improvements to the Alpha, Águilas and Fabres chairlifts will increase dependability and ensure more consistent operations across key areas of the mountain. In addition, La Parva is investing in expanded snowmaking coverage, enabling top-to-bottom skiing on the Alpha chairlift, enhancing early- and late-season conditions at a key access zone for La Parva’s terrain.
Elevated Culinary Experiences
Valle’s on-mountain dining scene continues to expand with the addition of a second food truck at Cima Ancla, complementing the popular stop at Cima Mirador. Positioned at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, the new location will be the highest-altitude culinary experience in the Andes, offering guests quick, elevated fare between runs. Meanwhile, La Fourchette, Valle’s acclaimed French restaurant, has received a series of improvements, including enhanced lighting, a refreshed bar area and new flooring, further elevating its elegant alpine atmosphere.
La Parva is introducing a new culinary experience with the opening of the Bistro at Alpha Base, a welcoming, all-day destination that blends traditional French cuisine with the warmth of a cozy mountain setting. Designed for families and alpine enthusiasts alike, the Bistro will serve up fresh pastries worthy of a French boulangerie each morning, including baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolat. Midday menus will feature comforting classics like French onion soup, artisanal pizzas and savory sandwiches, while the après-ski crowd can unwind with hearty alpine favorites and an inviting ambiance that captures the essence of mountain dining at every hour.
Hotel Renovations and Guest Service Enhancements
Valle Nevado is continuing multi-year upgrades across its hotel portfolio:
- Hotel Puerta del Sol has undergone renovations to hallways and guest rooms, including new flooring, wall finishes and lighting, following last year’s updates of new bedding and televisions.
- Hotel Valle Nevado is undergoing improvements to common areas including the lobby, bars and fitness center, where new, state-of-the-art equipment is being installed.
La Parva is also elevating the guest experience with new retail and rental offerings for the upcoming season. A new La Parva Store in the Parva Chica area will feature branded apparel and merchandise, giving guests more ways to connect with the resort and take home a piece of the mountain. At the Alpha base, a newly expanded rental shop will improve convenience and streamline the gear pickup process, especially for first-time visitors and families. Together, these additions are designed to make arrival day smoother and mountain time more memorable.
Interconnected Access and Passholder Benefits
As a new feature for 2025, Valle Nevado and La Parva will offer add-on options to their day tickets that allows access to both resorts, with a special rate for resort lodging guests. This option will give visitors access to even more interconnected skiable terrain shared between the two resorts.
Additionally, Valle Nevado and La Parva continue their partnerships with top international pass programs:
New wayfinding signage continues to roll out across the resort this season. Valle Nevado’s retail experience will include a mix of core and new brands, such as Tsunami, Patagonia, Burton, Spyder, Helly Hansen, Oakley and the in-house VN line, with Rossignol and Whitespace making their debut in 2025.
Valle Nevado is proud to welcome VISA as an official partner this season, offering exclusive discounts on lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, Bajo Zero dining and Pub Tres Puntas. La Parva, a long-time VISA partner, will continue to offer cardholders a range of exclusive benefits across the resort, reinforcing the shared commitment to guest value and access. Additional brand partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about Valle Nevado’s 2025 season, scheduled to begin June 20, visit vallenevado.com/en. For details about La Parva, visit laparva.cl/en.
- Power Pass (25/26 Full and Select): Includes 10 days of skiing between Valle Nevado and La Parva, plus up to 15 percent off Valle Nevado hotel packages (restrictions apply).
- Ikon Pass: Up to 7 ski days and 10 percent off lodging at Valle Nevado.
- Mountain Collective: Up to 3 days of skiing and 15 percent off rack rate hotel stays at Valle Nevado.
New wayfinding signage continues to roll out across the resort this season. Valle Nevado’s retail experience will include a mix of core and new brands, such as Tsunami, Patagonia, Burton, Spyder, Helly Hansen, Oakley and the in-house VN line, with Rossignol and Whitespace making their debut in 2025.
Valle Nevado is proud to welcome VISA as an official partner this season, offering exclusive discounts on lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, Bajo Zero dining and Pub Tres Puntas. La Parva, a long-time VISA partner, will continue to offer cardholders a range of exclusive benefits across the resort, reinforcing the shared commitment to guest value and access. Additional brand partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about Valle Nevado’s 2025 season, scheduled to begin June 20, visit vallenevado.com/en. For details about La Parva, visit laparva.cl/en.
