Enjoy a Chilean breakfast with specialties like marraqueta bread and avocado before setting off. Café Haiti opens early, making it a convenient start for your mountain day.
Depart from Santiago by car or shuttle, heading eastwards along the Ruta 57, a scenic 1.5 to 2-hour drive into the Andes mountains to reach Valle Nevado ski resort.
Spend the morning skiing or snowboarding on the resort’s excellent slopes. Valle Nevado offers ski rentals and lessons if needed, with runs suitable for all levels. The resort is open from 9am to 4pm.
Return to the slopes for more fun in the afternoon or explore other leisure activities like snowshoeing or taking scenic chairlift rides before heading back.
Relax after your day with wine and dinner at Bocanáriz, a renowned wine bar and restaurant offering some of Chile’s best wine pairings and small plates. Open from 6pm.