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Portillo’s terrain is a playground of endless possibilities for advanced and expert skiers. With some of the steepest ski slopes in the Andes Mountains as well as chutes and bowls that fill with powder snow during storms, advanced skiers will fall in love with the variety of options and quality of terrain available to them.
The terrain at Portillo can be as big as your imagination, opening up by traversing from either the Roca Jack, Condor, Vizcachas or Cara Cara lifts, skiers and snowboarders can access – weather and avalanche risks permitting – to renowned off-piste terrain such as the Primavera and Kilometro Lanzado runs. We strongly recommend first hiring a Portillo guide to show you the terrain.
Plateau and Condor offer the best terrain for skiers who are new to advanced runs. Groomed terrain steeper than intermediate runs on soft snow offers the perfect setting for skiers starting to explore the thrills of the black diamond runs. Condor features a Va-et-Vient lift and should be the first Va-et-vient experts use before riding the longer ones. See guide to using the Va-et-Vient lift.
The Roca Jack lift opens a wide area of terrain for advanced skiers. A short ride on the Va-et-Vient lift leads to the Roca Jack run, known for wide open descents on soft snow and breathtaking views. At the top, skiers will also find access to the Traverse, recommended for expert skiers only, which opens up a variety of steep chutes and descents that are unforgettable. Go with a guide for the best experience to discover secret lines.
Aceing powder turns above the mirrored waters of the lake is a must. The famous Lake Run is a long run from the Condor lift that goes all the way down to the edge of the lake. It’s known for its soft snow, views and the routes back to the hotel. When the lake is frozen, expert skiers can traverse back to the hotel by gliding over the frozen ice. Otherwise, the Inca Trail, an iconic journey is a traverse cut through the rocks that leads skiers back to the lifts.
Lunch at Tio Bob’s - renowned as one of the most stunning dining spots in the world, is the perfect break from lapping the expert terrain at Portillo. Enjoy lunch al fresco with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains or inside the cozy dining room with a roaring fireplace. Tio Bob’s deck is a great place to plan future descents and watch other advanced skiers make their way down some of the nearby slopes. If you pay attention, you might be lucky to spot a skier making their way down Chimenea, a popular sidecountry chute just above Tio Bob’s near Condor.
Portillo has descents that can be accessed by touring or hiking out of the ski area boundaries. We recommend these are only accessed by expert skiers with advanced skiing & backcountry experience and equipment. For safety reasons please always speak with the snow safety director or operations manager before leaving the ski area to access this terrain.
Portillo ski pros can teach you the technical skills needed to conquer some of the advanced terrain at Portillo like a professional. If you are an expert who only wants a guide to explore Portillo’s slopes instead of instruction, the ski school also has guides that can take you to some of the secret snow stashes and challenging runs that Portillo has to offer.
Advanced Skiers enjoy the Plateau, David’s Run and Roca Jack.
Advanced skiers have mastered parallel curves, exploring varied terrain, including off-piste and mounds. They are comfortable with speed and make turns of different sizes and shapes to adapt to changes in the terrain.
A great introduction to the steepest slopes. Plateau is a favorite of advanced intermediates who start skiing on black level slopes and expert skiers looking for fast laps. Prepared nightly, this track receives mid-morning sunlight and is a great option for those looking for turns on steep, smooth terrain.
Skiers with physical or learning disabilities can fall in love with the sport of skiing with the help of our adaptive ski coaches. Adaptive skiing is common at Ski Portillo, with ski instructors trained to teach skiers with a variety of disabilities. Adaptive skiers will also enjoy the warm, comfortable hotel facilities with it’s friendly intimate atmosphere, gourmet dining and daily activities and entertainment schedule.
The Portillo ski & snowboard school offers Ski lessons for adults & kids to learn to ski, whilst having fun and enjoying the beauty of the mountains. With flexibility to suit everyone’s needs, group ski lessons are available on a daily basis with sessions during the morning and afternoon. Guests can choose to join for a day, several days or a full week of ski lessons for adults or ski lessons for kids.
Take a private ski or snowboard lesson individually or with friends or family. Private ski lessons offer a more personalized coaching experience for the individual needs, whether looking to take your skiing to the next level, spend quality time with your family or explore the mountain. Private lessons with our pros guarantee the best Portillo skiing experience.
