Termas de Chillan, Chile

Visitor reviews for Termas de Chillan

• September 12, 2008
  José Martínez from CHILE
  

  Tuve la suerte de aprender a esquiar este ano en las pistas del volcan Chillán y se nos acerca, el último fin de semana de esta hermosa temporada.
  Coincido absolutamente con lo escrito por Dave Jhonson y aprovecho de invitarles a conocer las pistas y todos los servicios de spa, hoteleria y alimentación del valle.

  Lo malo, el Gran Hotel Chillán.
  Lo bueno, los servicios de la empresa Nevados de Chillán, en cuanto a pistas y spa.
  Lo mejor, las pizzas de los franceses de Chill,in.

  No dejen de venir.

• August 29, 2008
  Matthieu from UNITED STATES
  

  Yesterday was just a wonderful powder day, just need more sun but it seems that we will get it for Saturday. Moreover, with this snow we did some snow skate in the MI Lodge garden and then, because of the night, we went to their indoor skateboard ramp... it was just amazing!!!
  Then, after this good day, we enjoyed the delicious MI Lodge pancakes; I really recommend you the “del bosque"!!!

• August 28, 2008
  Maria Elena from UNITED STATES
  

  Just came down from Termas de Chillan. We had some rain, but the last two days we had snow. Snow was great yesterday; big dump of pure spring powder. Although windy, we had enough runs open to keep ourselves entertained. The Nevados de Chillan hotel, excellent and pretty affordable. Our daughter, a 7 year old girl had a blast at the thermal pool and the hotel staff were awesome.
  The spa was great; massage was extremely relaxing. Good food, great "Vino a la piedra" by the poolside...a real vacation on the best slopes of South America. The Termas Hotel (kept the name although has nothing to do with the real volcanic thermal water) still prickly and upscale. I guess some people may like that. I ,on the other had, favoured the homely yet sophisticated feeling of the Nevados hotel and amenities.

• August 26, 2008
  Alan Ferguson from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  

  We have just returned from five days at Termas de Chillan and stayed at the Gran Hotel. It was our second visit and really enjoyed it. The hot outdoor pool is brilliant and is open until 1am so relaxing there under the stars is wonderful.
  The snow again was very good with plenty of powder.
  The only downside was that we had one full day of rain which made skiing impractical, I guess global warming is affecting Termas de Chillan.
  The queues became a bit long at the weekend with an average of 20 minutes.
  I would recommend the Gran hotel but the cheaper Nevaados de Chillan is excellent also.
  Highly recommended
  Alan

• August 12, 2008
  DAVE JOHNSON - CASA TOURS - OWNER from UNITED STATES
  

  Big News at Termas de Chillan for 2008!!! There is finally a new concessionaire, Cristian Gonzalez, who has taken over resort operations. The resort has been renamed NEVADOS DE CHILLAN and the vibe of optimistic change is very present. One example of the progress being made is long time Las Trancas local, Niko, is running snowcat tours to the top of Volcan Nuevo. What used to be a 3 hour plus skin takes 26 minutes.
  Chillan has always been considered by the CASA team as the gem of the Chilean Andes. Incredibly expansive terrain both in bounds and off-piste. It is a huge destination for international ski teams training in downhill and slalom.
  Chillan is one of the few Chilean resorts that actually has terrain below tree line allowing skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to ride in white out storms. It is a unique experience to ride in a bamboo forest!
  Off-piste is where Nevados de Chillan really becomes a world class destination. With 3 volcanos to summit and untouched valleys to the North and South, the terrain is endless here. Tres Marias, Shangri-La, Pirigallo Aguas Calientes, and my favorite Valle Hermoso are the main side-country excursions easily accessed from Chillan's lift system.
  Nevados de Chillan boasts the longest chairlift in South America, the legendary Don Otto. From the top of this lift riders can tag close to 3000 continuous vertical feet. And if the Fresco T-bar is open one can ride 13 km and close to 4000 vertical feet to the base area through the Tres Marias lava flow. Skiing and snowboarding at Nevados de Chillan is lunaresque.
  Nevados de Chillan is a paradise for snowboarders looking to ride natural half-pipes made from the lava flows and get sweet air off numerous cornice drops.
  I can not say enough good things about this resort. It receives excellent snowfall, the terrain is otherworldly, and the vibe is awesome. I am really excited to see how the resort will transform under Cristian's leadership. Already I like what I see and hear from the locals.
  Cristian has also made great improvements to the old Pirigallo Hotel, which is now called the Nevados de Chillan Hotel.
  Las Trancas the village 20 minutes down the valley is still my favorite ski town in South America. If you are looking for a place to stay I highly recommend Cabanas Los Andes, Rucahue and the MI Lodge.
  The Chilin Hostel serves the best pizza in town.
  Olivia's Restaurant is also excellent and the owner, Alejandro, often plays live music to the dinner crowd.
  For late night action the SnowPub is the place to go.
  If you have the opportunity to visit Nevados de Chillan on your South American ski trip do not miss out, this place rocks!!!!!

• March 07, 2008
  Tobias Hellwig from CHILE
  

  I come here every year to ski. Chillan has wonderful pistes and very good snow. Las Termas has the longest trail of South America; Las 3 Marias. I recommend it.
  Vengo a Esquiar todos los años y encuentro sencillamente genial. Tiene muchos grados de dificultad, hermosas pistas, incluso la más larga de sudamérica, las 3 marías. El único inconveniente podrían ser las pistas bajas cuando hay mucha gente o cuando hace mucho calor. Aún asi, aconsejable.
  Ich fahre jedes Jahr Ski in Las termas de Chillas. Es ist sehr schön. Es ist die längste Piste von Südamerika hier, und es gibt viele verschiedene Schwierigkeitpisten. Ich empfhele es.

• September 11, 2006
  charles from CANADA
  

  Went to Termas de Chillan for ten days with wife and two young children. Stayed at Las Trancas. Travelling by car, difficult to the mountain. The road not cleared after snow storm. Lift closed often for any reason, wind snow or who knows? But when they open, best powder we ever skied. We skied three days out of ten.
  If it snows be patient, allow plenty of days. Don't go there only for a weeks visit, there is a lot to do, deserted beaches and more. Went to Chile for one month. Skied Valle Nevado and La Parva for another ten days. Prefered by far Termas de Chillan.

• August 06, 2006
  anne from CHILE
  

  El volcan chillan, es el mejor lugar para skiar en Chile, Para alojamiento visita www.lastrancas.cl

• June 24, 2006
  rodrigo vasquez from CHILE
  

  Hey, Termas de Chillan; it's the best place to ride powder in Chile. You definately have to come if you're traveling around South America.
  visit www.casaverde-chile.com

• June 07, 2005
  Sebastian from CHILE
  

  Hello!!!!!
  Termas de Chillan is a great place to find powder in July and firts week from August, have a amazing slope...Pîrigallo and you only need 20 min to walk to find this slopes...and the Nevados, that is a Mountain out from the resort but you can go and back direct from the resort......
  The only problem are the lift and that are to old...

  in deutsch... ist eine schone schi gebiet, mit gut tief schnee, im juli und die ersten wochen von august....
  die alte liften sind die problem in chillan...

  In this moment chillan have a great powder in juni!!!! that is freak out!!!!!
  Come to Chile to the best powder in july.......

• August 24, 2004
  Bruce from SOUTH AFRICA
  

  I was there in August 2003 .. snow a little iffy, but Termas is so funky ... few crowds, and maybe 40 people hunting powder .. so you can find freshies for days after a dumpage.

  Nearly got lost in the bushes though ... wrong turn in search of powder ... 1.5 hour walk out ... be warned ...

  Desperate to return...

• August 23, 2004
  Andres from CHILE
  

  Hello
  I was in Las Termas the first week of agost 2004... snowing almost all the week and the trails get new powder every day.... Perfect!!! off pist nice..i was boarding whit a canadians and franch the snow in our knees lock like champa?e goooddd!!!good vertical and the end of the day a great swiming in the thermal pool.
  Sory for my english..

• August 10, 2004
  James Katz from UNITED STATES
  

  South America?s best vertical, longest slopes, reliable snow conditions and home of the world?s longest, shitty chairlift. On powder days, you can get a clean line every time. This is the hiddden gem of Chilean ski resorts.