Industry News
As anticipation builds for the 2025 winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado and La Parva, two of the Andes’ most iconic ski destinations, have announced over $4 million in capital improvements and upgrades to enhance the guest experience. Both resorts are investing in lift modernization, expanded snowmaking and terrain offerings, hotel renovations, and new amenities that reflect a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and the evolving expectations of today’s skier.
Lift Modernization, Snowmaking Improvements, and Expanded Learning Terrain
Valle Nevado’s primary chairlifts—Andes Express, Mirador, and Gondola—are undergoing significant upgrades to enhance reliability and operational efficiency throughout the season. Valle Nevado is also expanding its dedicated learning terrain in the Hotel School zone, improving the experience for beginners and ski school guests.
At La Parva, improvements to the Alpha, Águilas, and Fabres chairlifts will increase dependability and ensure more consistent operations across key areas of the mountain. In addition, La Parva is investing in expanded snowmaking coverage, enabling top-to-bottom skiing on the Alpha chairlift, enhancing early- and late-season conditions at a key access zone for La Parva’s terrain.
Elevated Culinary Experiences
Valle’s on-mountain dining scene continues to expand with the addition of a second food truck at Cima Ancla, complementing the popular stop at Cima Mirador. Positioned at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, the new location will be the highest-altitude culinary experience in the Andes, offering guests quick, elevated fare between runs. Meanwhile, La Fourchette, Valle’s acclaimed French restaurant, has received improvements, including enhanced lighting, a refreshed bar area, and new flooring, further elevating its elegant alpine atmosphere.
La Parva is introducing a new culinary experience by opening a bistro at Alpha Base. This welcoming, all-day destination blends traditional French cuisine with the warmth of a cozy mountain setting. Designed for families and alpine enthusiasts alike, the Bistro will serve fresh pastries worthy of a French boulangerie each morning, including baguettes, croissants, and pain au chocolat. Midday menus will feature comforting classics like French onion soup, artisanal pizzas, and savory sandwiches. At the same time, the après-ski crowd can unwind with hearty alpine favorites and an inviting ambiance that captures the essence of mountain dining at every hour.
Hotel Renovations and Guest Service Enhancements
Valle Nevado is continuing multi-year upgrades across its hotel portfolio:
- Hotel Puerta del Sol has renovated hallways and guest rooms, including new flooring, wall finishes, and lighting, following last year’s new bedding and television updates.
- Hotel Valle Nevado is undergoing improvements to common areas, including the lobby, bars, and fitness center, where new, state-of-the-art equipment is installed.
Valle Nevado is also adding a new Rental Domo, conveniently located on the hotel platform, to serve condo guests and day visitors. This will ease traffic at the main rental shop to support growing visitation. A new Guest Experience Team will also debut this season, providing dedicated support and resort guidance from the moment guests arrive.
La Parva is also elevating the guest experience with new retail and rental offerings for the upcoming season. A new La Parva Store in the Parva Chica area will feature branded apparel and merchandise, giving guests more ways to connect with the resort and take home a piece of the mountain. A newly expanded rental shop at the Alpha base will improve convenience and streamline the gear pickup process, especially for first-time visitors and families. These additions are designed to make arrival day smoother and mountain time more memorable.
Interconnected Access and Passholder Benefits
As a new feature for 2025, Valle Nevado and La Parva will offer add-on options to their day tickets that allow access to both resorts, with a special rate for resort lodging guests. This option will give visitors access to more interconnected skiable terrain shared between the two resorts.
Additionally, Valle Nevado and La Parva continue their partnerships with top international pass programs:
- Power Pass (25/26 Full and Select): This pass includes 10 days of skiing between Valle Nevado and La Parva, plus up to 15 percent off Valle Nevado hotel packages (restrictions apply).
- Ikon Pass: Up to 7 ski days and 10 percent off lodging at Valle Nevado.
- Mountain Collective: Up to 3 days of skiing and 15 percent off rack rate hotel stays at Valle Nevado.
Retail and Brand Partnerships
New wayfinding signage continues to roll out across the resort this season. Valle Nevado’s retail experience will include a mix of core and new brands, such as Tsunami, Patagonia, Burton, Spyder, Helly Hansen, Oakley, and the in-house VN line. Rossignol and Whitespace will make their debut in 2025.
Valle Nevado is proud to welcome Visa as an official partner this season. The company offers exclusive discounts on lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, Bajo Zero dining, and Pub Tres Puntas. La Parva, a long-time Visa partner, will continue to offer cardholders a range of exclusive benefits across the resort, reinforcing the shared commitment to guest value and access. Additional brand partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about Valle Nevado’s 2025 season, scheduled to begin June 20, visit vallenevado.com/en. For details about La Parva, visit laparva.cl/en.
