Valle Nevado, Chile

... last night´s political protests (30th anniversary of Pinochet gaining power) I´ve never felt in any way threatened. Day 232 - Valle Nevado Today being Saturday meant no school and we celebrated by treating ourselves to a trip to the local ski resort, ...

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We are in Valle Nevado and it is amazing. The resort is ridiculous, basically an exclusive complex all owned by the same company including about 4 buildings with hotels restaurants and an appartment block. Our appartment has two balconies with views of the ...

This place is fantastic in every respect. Even before I get to the snow & the skiing it's worth noting that i haven't stayed in a proper hotel for months - I am therefore overly delighted with the plentiful sources of towels, the fact someone makes my bed ...

Valle Nevado is one of the premier ski resorts in Chile, only an hour's drive from Santiago. Having had knee surgery only 8 months ago I was very reluctant to get back on a snowboard so soon - but the opportunity seemed too good and that was that - I ...