The Hunt for the Best Snow | Off-Piste | Chile
Untouched powder. Big lines. No crowds. Welcome to freeriding in the Andes Mountains.
Book nowJoin us in Chile this August for a unique chance to ski outside the traditional winter season.
This trip is designed for those who don’t want to wait. Instead, you’ll head to the Andes and search for the best possible conditions, guided by experienced local mountain guides.
Our concept, The Hunt for the Best Snow, is simple: we follow the conditions.
We work with a flexible itinerary and adjust plans along the way to make sure you’re skiing where the snow is best at any given time.
How it works:
Your journey begins in Santiago Airport (SCL), where we’ll pick you up and head straight towards the mountains.
From here, everything depends on the conditions. Your mountain guide monitors the weather and snow closely ahead of your arrival and creates an initial plan. But nothing is fixed we stay flexible and adjust as we go.
This approach gives you the best possible chance of skiing good snow and making the most of your time in the mountains.
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Accommodation based on 2-person rooms
Local transport from Santiago Airport (SCL)
Transport throughout the trip
Breakfast every day
Dinner for the first 4 nights
Lift pass
Certified mountain guide
Catskiing in Arpa
Danish guide
Price guarantee
Tourist tax
Member of the Travel Guarantee Fund
Flights
Travel insurance
Remaining meals
Alcohol, drinks, and additional food
Day 1 – Arrival
- Activity: Transfer from the airport to Farellones
- Location: Santiago – The Andes Mountains
- Description: You will be welcomed at the airport by your lead guide or a local representative. From here, a private transfer will take you into the mountains to the village of Farellones, where you will check in at your lodge. On the way, we’ll stop at Andes Touring Shop in Mallsport for lunch and to pick up any necessary rental equipment. The afternoon is free to settle in, prepare your gear, and go through the plan for the upcoming week.
- Included: Accommodation in Farellones and private transfer
Day 2 – Skiing in Santiago
- Activity: Resort skiing
- Location: Santiago ski resorts
- Description: Your first day on skis is all about getting comfortable in the terrain and dialing in your technique. The day combines groomed runs with freeriding within the resort, giving you a solid introduction to the conditions in the Andes.
- Included: Accommodation, lift pass, certified guide
Day 3 – Freeride in Santiago
- Activity: Freeride day
- Location: Santa Tere – classic freeride zones
- Description: A full day of freeriding in one of Chile’s most iconic areas. Access is primarily via lifts, combined with dedicated van and pickup support to move efficiently between runs. The group is led by a lead guide, with a tail guide following behind to ensure both flow and safety throughout the day.
- Included: Accommodation, lift pass, support van, support pickup, lead guide, tail guide
Day 4 – Sidecountry in Santiago
- Activity: Freeride + sidecountry touring
- Location: Santiago ski resorts
- Description: A varied day combining freeriding within the resort with shorter sidecountry touring objectives. This is a great opportunity to step beyond the resort boundaries, with a controlled progression and a strong focus on safe route planning.
- Included: Accommodation, lift pass, lead guide, tail guide
Day 5 – Winery Visit & Transfer to Los Andes
- Activity: Winery lunch and wine tasting
- Location: Santiago – Aconcagua Valley
- Description: Departure in the morning towards Los Andes, with a stop at a traditional local winery for a guided visit, wine tasting, and a relaxed lunch. After the visit, the group continues to the town of Los Andes for the night.
- Included: Winery lunch with guided tasting, accommodation in Los Andes, private transfer
Day 6 – Skiing in Portillo
- Activity: Resort freeride & sidecountry
- Location: Ski Portillo
- Description: A full day of skiing in one of the world’s most iconic ski areas. The day combines freeriding within the resort with sidecountry options, depending on weather and snow conditions.
- Included: Accommodation in Los Andes, lift pass, certified guide
Day 7 – Catskiing in Arpa
- Activity: Catskiing
- Location: Ski Arpa – Aconcagua Range
- Description: A full day of catskiing in remote alpine terrain. Expect long descents and a true off-the-grid feel – one of the most unique freeride experiences in the region. After skiing, a private transfer will take you back to Santiago for your final night.
- Included: Accommodation in Santiago, catskiing at Ski Arpa, certified guides
Day 8 – Santiago & Departure
- Activity: City tour + traditional lunch
- Location: Santiago – Central Market & historic centre
- Description: A guided city tour through Santiago’s historic and cultural highlights, ending with a traditional Chilean seafood lunch at the well-known Central Market. The day concludes with a private transfer to the airport or your hotel.
- Included: Traditional lunch, local guide
The first hotel you’ll stay at is Hotel Solace, a modern and stylish hotel located in the sought-after Providencia district in Santiago.
The hotel combines contemporary design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal base for both adventure and relaxation.
At the second stop, you’ll stay in simpler and more authentic surroundings at Refugio Alemán, located at 2,470 metres in Farellones.
Here, you’ll experience a true mountain atmosphere, with rustic surroundings, clear Andean air, and the slopes right outside your door.
For the final part of the trip, you’ll stay at Inca Hotel in Los Andes, a great place to wind down after your time in the mountains.
Here, the rustic mountain setting is replaced with modern comfort and well-designed facilities, including a welcoming pool and a good on-site restaurant.
It’s the ideal place to take it all in and relax after your days in the Andes Mountains.
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