Chapa Verde Ski Center

Gentileza Chapa Verde Ski Center

Situated amongst the grounds of CODELCO (Chile's mining organization), Chapa Verde is 60 kilometers to the northeast of Rancagua and 145 km from Santiago. This center offers the best alternative in the central zone for those who are looking for a cheaper, more relaxed center with fewer visitors.

The maximum altitude is 3,100 meters, and the ski area covers 1,200 hectares. Access is restricted and only vehicles and buses from the center or individual vehicles with permission are permitted. You can obtain permission from the offices in the Rancagua center. The 22 slopes have a southwest orientation, and range from between 1,200m and 2,500m in length. There are also four ski-lifts and a triple chair lift, repair shop, equipment rental, a restaurant, a cafeteria, ski school and first aid. The center also has individual cabins for rent throughout the season.

2005 Season: From July 6th to October.

Location

53 km to the northeast of Rancagua, L. B. O'Higgins Region. Location

When to go

From the middle of June to the middle of October.

How to get there

Santiago-Rancagua: From Rancagua, there are authorized buses to the center. They leave daily from Avda. Miguel Ramírez 665, Rancagua, from Monday to Friday at 09:00 hrs; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 08:00 hrs and return at 17:00 hrs. See Transport

Activities

Skiing, snowboarding. Index of Activities

Services

Restaurant, transport.

Surroundings

Sewell.