Lagunillas Snow Skiing Resort In Chile, Ski Resort

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Lagunillas Ski Resort

Lagunillas in Chile is a popular little ski resort with skiing families because of its friendly and relaxed atmosphere and also because it is quite an inexpensive ski resort. Located near the picturesque town of San José de Maipo in the of the province of Cordillera Lagunillas lies to the southeast of Santiago. The resort is well known for its range of slopes, great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. As it is in the southern hemisphere its winter runs from June to September and its south facing slopes ensure good snowfall. The Lagunillas Ski Resort is open during the North American summer for four months.

There are thirteen slopes on offer here and the most popular pistes in Lagunillas are known as La Lola, Novicios and Pancho. Lagunillas also allows night skiing on these slopes on the illuminated pistes. The slopes are of differing levels of difficulty. No one from a novice to an expert will go back disappointed. There are four draglifts at Lagunillas ski resort that serves as an access to the various slopes across 500 acres of varying terrain that accommodates all skiers, from beginners to experts. The longest run available here is just under a mile and the total area available for skiing including the off-piste is 500 acres.

Most families come here relaxing atmosphere it provides. There are several lodges and hotels at Lagunillas ski resort that provide good value for money. A well known one is Hosteria Millahue, which is a favorite among skiers for its value for money. Situated next to the Lagunillas Ski Resort, the facilities are excellent facilities and include hot and cold swimming pools and a Jacuzzi. There is also a shuttle that will take you to Lagunillas Ski Resort.

The resort also has some good quality cafés and restaurants as well as the excellent Pub La Francisca, with its beer and music. Lagunillas ski resort is for the more discerning skier as the marvelous, relaxing ambience has been cultivated solely puts an emphasis on taking it easy. The alternative mountain activities are available at the ski resort of Lagunillas including hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring (randonee) and visits to the picturesque towns in El Cajón del Maipo

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