Private ski lessons or guided skiing at Portillo

The Portillo Ski school caters to the needs of guests of all ages and abilities, offering both Private ski lessons and Guided skiing services.

The personalized attention and care in a private lesson facilitates learning to reach guests goals, with our experienced pros catering to your every need to help you excel in the sport and enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Ski Guides are available for those who are advanced skiers interested in gaining familiarity with the terrain. By skiing with a knowledgeable pro you will gain insider’s knowledge of Portillo to enhance your skiing experience.

Choosing the best option for you

We offer a range of options for our guests, from private lessons for toddlers, kids, teens and adults to our personalized guided skiing service with a local pro to to get the lay of the land by exploring the famous advanced and off-piste terrain.

Private ski lessons for kids, teens and adults

Private ski lessons offer a more personalized coaching experience for individual needs, whether looking to work on techniques and skills to take your skiing to the next level, spend quality time with your family or explore the mountain. Private lessons can include up to three people, perfect if you want to learn by yourself, with friends or family. We can also provide private lessons for toddlers starting from 3 years old.

Discover Portillo with an international ski guide

Get insider tips about the best way to experience Portillo’s terrain, as well as skiing and snowboarding tips & techniques from our international and multi-lingual team of experienced guides, who work at some of the finest ski resorts in North American, Europe, and Japan during the northern hemisphere winter.

Family guided skiing

With a Portillo guide, the whole family can have a fun experience. By focusing on skills that suit the entire group’s needs, the direction of a family guide can deliver a great skiing experience for parents, teens, and kids. Our guides will find terrain that suits everyone's skiing ability and style.

Discover the traverse off-piste

The terrain available off the Roca Jack traverse offers endless opportunities for advanced skiers. Our guides know this terrain better than anyone and will guide you around the best spots in a safe and fun way. They know where the snow is best at which times of the day, special routes, and many other insider tips that will enhance your Portillo experience.

Hiking, touring and uphilling:

Portillo has many secret stashes that deliver amazing turns with a little bit of touring or hiking. La Chimenea, Primavera, and Vizcachas are just a few of the options that open up with some hiking or touring. Hire a Portillo guide to explore and ski these areas safely. Those interested in working on their touring shape and exploring the ski area uphilling options can hire an uphilling guide to show them the available routes and best practices.

Specialized Coaching for Adaptive Skiing

Skiers with physical or learning disabilities can fall in love with the sport of skiing with the help of our adaptive ski coaches. We have equipment and instructors trained to teach skiers with a variety of disabilities. Disabled skiers will also enjoy handicapped access in the hotel and the warm, comfortable hotel facilites.

Prices 2024 ski season

Private Lessons and Guiding is available daily, starting at one hour in length and up to a full day. To inquire more and request a reservation please fill in the form here or email katie@skiportillo.com The dollar rates are informative and do not include value added tax VAT (19%). Guests staying at Portillo paying their bill in US dollars do not pay VAT. Prices are subject to change. *Subject to availability. This does not guarantee a reservation.

Rates are for reference. 2025 rates will be available on february.