Casa Farellones, Ski Chalet, Chile :
Luxurious rental home apartment and ski lodge.
Full home comforts in a relaxed and spacious ski chalet set in the high Andes, just one hour drive from Santiago, Chile. Enjoy the best skiing in South America, in the most appealing accommodation.
Located on a ridge at the southern edge of the village of Farellones, with panoramic views on three sides, Casa Farellones is five minutes walk from the ski lifts at Farellones (you can ski back) and five minutes drive from the ski base at La Parva or El Colorado (you can ski all the way back from here too). Valle Nevado (the third linked valley / resort in the area) is a 15 minute drive but can be accessed easily on skis from either El Colorado or La Parva ski areas.
Skiing and boarding are the main winter activities. There is ample lift serviced terrain in the 3 resorts, but if you feel the need to venture further, Helli ski services are available from La Parva and Valle Nevado
Casa Farellones, The Chalet:
Casa Farellones is a four storey private chalet with total built area of approximately 690 square meters set in the village of Farellones, commanding panoramic and unobstructed views to the West and South. The owners, normally resident in Thailand, use the upper two floors primarily during the ski season. The middle floor and lower floors which can be closed off from the main house as a self contained apartments are available for rent at most times of the year.
Optionally available (at extra cost) :
Toyota 4Runner 4WD SUV Automatic 4.2 liter V6
Ideal car for mountains and skiing - equipped with rack for 8 skis (or 4 snow boards and 4 skis) and snow chains (though with the 4WD these are rarely required).
Big enough for 5 passengers and luggage in comfort.
Ski:
Located on a ridge at the southern edge of the village of Farellones, with panoramic views on three sides, Casa Farellones is five minutes walk from the ski lifts at Farellones (you can ski back) and five minutes drive from the ski base at La Parva or El Colorado (you can ski all the way back from here too). Valle Nevado (the third linked valley / resort in the area) is a 15 minute drive but can be accessed easily on skis from either El Colorado or La Parva ski areas.
Skiing and boarding are the main winter activities. There is ample lift serviced terrain in the 3 resorts, but if you feel the need to venture further, Helli ski services are available from La Parva and Valle Nevado. In summer mountain walking climbing or horse riding are available.
Unlike the ski base villages at La Parva and El Colorado, which empty out in the summer months, Farellones has many year round residents and the generally green and tree filled gardens make it a pleasure to visit in the summer.
Other Activities:
snow skiing and boarding
Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:
