South America: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in South America.

38 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars

South America: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Chapelco
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Best lifts in South America

1-38 out of 38 ski resorts
1. Chapelco
South America Argentina Neuquén
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Chapelco
From the valley, a modern 10-seater gondola comfortably transports winter sports guests to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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2. Cerro Bayo
South America Argentina Neuquén
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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3. Catedral Alta Patagonia
South America Argentina Río Negro San Carlos de Bariloche
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Catedral Alta Patagonia
The most modern lifts in the country are located in Catedral Alta Patagonia. Among them is the only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 29

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4. Corralco
South America Chile Araucanía
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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5. Valle Nevado
South America Chile Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana de Santiago)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Valle Nevado
The first detachable four-seater chairlift in Chile is located in Valle Nevado. In addition, there is… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17
  • Heli-skiing

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6. Ski Mountain Park – São Roque (dry slopes)
South America Brazil São Paulo
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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7. Cerro Mirador – Punta Arenas
South America Chile Magallanes
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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8. Cerro Martial
South America Argentina Tierra del Fuego Ushuaia
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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9. Osorno
South America Chile Los Lagos
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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2
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10. Vallecitos
South America Argentina Mendoza
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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2
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11. Cerro Castor
South America Argentina Tierra del Fuego Ushuaia
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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12. Lago Hermoso
South America Argentina Neuquén
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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13. La Hoya
South America Argentina Chubut
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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14. Pillán – Villarrica
South America Chile Araucanía
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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15. Las Leñas
South America Argentina Mendoza
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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16. Nevados de Chillán
South America Chile
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Nevados de Chillán
The Nevados de Chillán ski area is served by slow chairlifts and drag lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 16
  • Cat-skiing

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3
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17. La Parva
South America Chile Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana de Santiago)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
La Parva
Ski lifts:
  • 15
  • Heli-skiing

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9
1
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18. Caviahue
South America Argentina Neuquén
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 12
  • Cat-skiing

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2
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19. Winter Park Bariloche – Piedras Blancas
South America Argentina Río Negro San Carlos de Bariloche
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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20. Cerro Perito Moreno – El Bolsón (Laderas)
South America Argentina Río Negro San Carlos de Bariloche
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9
  • Cat-skiing

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3
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21. Los Penitentes
South America Argentina Mendoza
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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3
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22. El Colorado/​Farellones
South America Chile Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana de Santiago)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
El Colorado/Farellones
The ski area is served by older chairlifts and drag lifts, with drag lifts being predominant. There… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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23. Antillanca
South America Chile Los Lagos
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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24. Portillo
South America Chile Valparaíso
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Portillo
Portillo has four of the world's very rare Va et Vient lifts ("Coming and Going"). They were specially… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13
  • Heli-skiing

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7
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24. Las Araucarias/​Llaima – Vilcún
South America Chile Araucanía
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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3
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24. Chapa Verde
South America Chile O'Higgins Region
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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3
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27. Valle Hermoso
South America Chile
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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27. Valdelen
South America Argentina Santa Cruz
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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27. Los Puquios
South America Argentina Mendoza
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
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27. Lagunillas
South America Chile Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana de Santiago)
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
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27. El Fraile
South America Chile Aysén
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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27. Batea Mahuida
South America Argentina Neuquén
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
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33. Antuco
South America Chile Bío Bío
Evaluation: 1.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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34. Snowland – Gramado (indoor ski area)
South America Brazil Rio Grande do Sul
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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34. Primeros Pinos
South America Argentina Neuquén
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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34. Los Arenales
South America Chile Araucanía
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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34. Huacachina (sand ski area)
South America Peru
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
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    34. Born to Ski – São Paulo (dry slopes)
    South America Brazil São Paulo
    Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
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