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La Parva Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for La Parva Ski Resort

La Parva Ratings

Overall: 3.2. Based on 51 votes and 49 reviews.

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Snowsure: 3.2

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • La Parva is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.5

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • La Parva has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.8

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 3.9

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.2

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of La Parva

Public Transport: 3.6

  • There are no buses or taxis to La Parva
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 2.8

  • No places to stay in/near La Parva
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 2.2

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 2.2

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in La Parva

Ski in/Ski out: 4.0

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 2.9

  • There are no child care facilities at La Parva
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 3.0

  • La Parva relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 3.8

  • There are no snow groomers at La Parva
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at La Parva are groomed daily

Shelter: 2.9

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • La Parva is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.3

  • If snow conditions are poor at La Parva, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 3.4

  • La Parva usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 3.9

  • The staff at La Parva are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at La Parva are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.5

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 3.8

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 3.8

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 3.8

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.3

  • No intermediate terrain at La Parva
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 3.8

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 2.9

  • Not even a kicker at La Parva
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 2.6

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around La Parva
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.0

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • La Parva has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.4

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 3.3

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.0

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 2.2

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 2.4

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 2.7

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 2.6

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.1

  • Overall, La Parva is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.0

  • Overall, La Parva is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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September 16, 2011
Jack from Ski Chile Chile
La Parva is my favorite ski resort in Chile. The terrain is excellent and there is a ton of sweet untouched powder all over the place, even many days after it snows. I've been lucky and had bluebird days there almost every time I've gone up this season. You can see Santiago down below from up top, and you really feel on top of the world up there. There's a bunch of really nice groomed runs and plenty of ungroomed stuff to explore., too. There's never any long lift lines, and I even had a day up there in June when I was literally one of the only people on the mountain. The restaurants are nice and the atmosphere is excellent... beautiful snow bunny DJs playing reggae music in the sunshine, Chilean families skiing to their slopeside condos, professional skiers from all over the world doing their thing at The Eye of the Condor and other industry events.... a classy, exclusive place to enjoy the Andes in good company.
September 15, 2011
Laura from Ski USA - California USA - California
I had the time of my life at La Parva! Everything about my stay and experience there was fantastic. I am an avid skier, and have been fortunate enough to ski all over the world, and I can honestly say I had some of my best days at this resort. As many skiers know, it's not only about the terrain, but also the overall experience and atmosphere. The restaurants at La Parva provided the best meals that I had the entire time I was in Chile. The staff in the restaurants and around the mountain, were some of the warmest, friendliest and most welcoming group of people. It's a massive mountain with a friendly, small town feel. Having been to a few other resorts in that area, I would definitely choose to go to La Parva time and time again.
September 15, 2011
hayden price from Ski USA - California USA - California
Wow! La Parva is such an amazing ski resort. The setting amongst giant peaks and views of Santiago alone are breath taking. That would be enough but to top it off the ski terrain is incredible. Long runs and easy sidecountry access make this place a must ski destination if you are in Chile. The quaint little village is inviting and has a very Euro feel with a dash of Pisco! Friendly people and great snow, what are you waiting for, book your ticket today!
September 15, 2011
Mike from Ski USA - California USA - California
I have been skiing for many years and have had the opportunity to ski all over North America and some of South America. I have been to Chile twice now, and skied at different resorts, I have to say hands down La Parva is my favorite. Not only do they have the best terrain, both groomed runs and hike-to terrain La Parva has the best atmosphere. I have never waited in a lift line, and the restaurants are phenomenal. Not many ski resorts or places for that matter you can travel to in the world walk into a restaurant and feel like you are in your own house, the staff is so friendly and really makes for a welcoming experience. My home resort is Snowbird and while Snowbird is great it gets tracked out by 10:30 in the morning. At La Parva on a pow day, you can ski freshies all day open to close, without fighting for your turns.
August 17, 2011
Sean cooper
If you want to get your money's worth, take into account that La Parva is not likely to have all the lifts open or all the runs packed (particularly the black and red ones). The runs that are packed have a high probability of being closed for training, in particular in the morning, even on weekends. The new lift serves terrain that could be traversed to before, is second hand, and tends to stop various times each ride. Other lifts break down frequently too. If you like rubbing shoulders with racers and the Chilean elite that have their kids in the ski clubs, you might get your money's worth, but if you want to ski the whole ski area, go elsewhere. Fortunately there are good options nearby.
August 10, 2011
Marcelo Ozorio
Today, 9 Aug 2011, high season at La Parva, you buy a ticket for U$70.00 and they have just one chair lift running, all the others, about five, all closed! Completely unfair, I better go to Aspen or Switzerland, those will be cheaper, with better snow and greater value. Don't loose your time and money here!
May 19, 2011
Adrew Appel from Ski USA - California USA - California
Just saw the news that La Parva has a new Lift for this season, this is awesome! I spend a week in the condos, in 2009, same week as the freeskiing event!!! Nicest, friendly resort in SA!! and La Marmito is killer!! They need to build a hotel and they will become number 1. Sick terrain, that´s why they have the partnership with Snowbird.
September 01, 2009
Mario from Ski Chile Chile
I was at La Parva last Sunday and was surprised to find that most of the runs were being used by ski teams. Only one run per lift was open to the general public, as the black runs on Las Aguilas were not packed. Some of the runs used by the ski teams were opened in the afternoon, but then the light was bad so I didn't ski them. I remember when it was different, with fewer restrictions, so I guess that leaves my cup half empty like some of the other people comment.
August 20, 2009
G. Falabrini from Ski Italy Italy
All ski resorts have up and downs. I have been in many all over the world and find that your attitude towards this great sport makes the difference. La Parva is a great place to go with great slopes and great people, beautiful views and so close to Santiago. Tickets are expensive, and it's a place for the elite, so what? I have traveled thousand of miles to be here, one Euro more or less will not spoil my ski time. Valle Nevado is, in any case, the best of all ski resorts close to Santiago. It has great snow, good lifts and accommodation, the south looking slopes keep the snow powder and lasts. The Tres Puntas (3.600 mts) and Valle del Inca (3500 mts) are the best sectors to ski: Shake, Cascada and Adrenalina and with the Andes express La momia and Eclipse, you can also link (extra $) La Parva and Valle Nevado. Just enjoy to be in on the action.
August 16, 2009
juan pablo from Ski Chile Chile
Nobody understands La Parva prices. The lifts are old, slow and unsafe. The owners don't care about skiing, they just care about selling appartments. They haven't done anything to improve the ski areas or invest in new ski lifts. The infastructure is definitely poor.