Nestled in the southern Andes on the slopes of the Chillán volcano, this resort offers a good variety of ski terrain and beautiful views. Travelers arrive from Santiago via train or plane. The unique feature of this resort is its natural outdoor thermal pools, a luxurious spa, and a casino; the resort is also the only ski center in Chile that has a neighboring town, Las Trancas. Termas shines for its fantastic backcountry terrain for advanced and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but lift service at the top is via drag lifts.
Inside Scoop
Three complete ski shops in the Gran Hotel, Hotel Pirigallo, and the resort's Service Center. Children's ski school features an enclosed mini-snowpark. On-site snowmobile rentals, heli skiing, dogsledding, retail stores, club house, chapel, cafeteria, and tennis courts.