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Special Ski Weeks in Portillo, Chile
By Melissa McGibbon,
6 days ago
Portillo is having a really good ski season. Early-season storms blanketed the region with so much snow that Portillo now has one of the strongest bases in decades. Skiers and snowboarders come from all over the world to experience this famous Andean resort.
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If you're keen to plan a weeklong ski vacation, consider going during one of Portillo's special weeks.
2024 Special Weeks in Portillo
The classic ski weeks are all-inclusive and priced per person for 7-night stays from Saturday to Saturday. Ski weeks include four daily meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks, and dinner). You also get unlimited access to the heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, gym, yoga, cinema, game room, discotheque, piano bar, and use of the ski and boot check service. Complimentary daycare for children ages four to seven is available.
Wine Week: July 27 - August 3 and Wine Fest August 24 - 31
If you don't already know, Chile has a celebrated wine heritage. The most common grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. If you look at Portillo on a map you can see that Hotel Portillo is less than two miles from the border of Argentina's Mendoza region, which is known for producing some of the world's finest full-bodied Malbecs. If you book your stay at Hotel Portillo during these weeks, you can enjoy complimentary après ski wine tastings from Chile's top wineries, attend special wine pairing dinners, and learn more about Chile's rich wine landscape.
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Friends Week: August 10 - 17
Friends Week is all about bringing friends old and new together to share a week of skiing and other fun activities, like ski movie screenings, après ski parties, and social events. In addition to wine-paired dinners, this week also includes complimentary ski tours with guest ambassadors and other Friends Week events. This is a great option for those traveling untethered or in groups of friends.
Kids Ski Free Weeks: June 22 - July 20 and August 31 - September 28
These weeks are great for families who have children ages 4 to 11 years of age. With the full rate for one adult, one kid can receive a complimentary week or mini-week to ski, eat, and stay. Two adults paying the full rate can get a complimentary week for two kids. During these family weeks, there are a variety of events for kiddos including theater and comedy shows.
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