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📖 About El Fraile
El Fraile offers a classic Andean ski experience, characterized by its steep slopes and challenging terrain. This resort caters to advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking exhilarating descents and off-piste adventures. Its high-altitude setting provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Terrain
The terrain is known for its steep gradients and open bowls, providing ample opportunities for freeriding. While tree skiing is limited, the resort's high-alpine environment offers challenging off-piste routes for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Snow quality
The snowpack is influenced by its high-altitude location in the Andes, often resulting in a mix of powder and more consolidated snow conditions.
Aspect
Aspect plays a significant role in snow quality, with south-facing slopes receiving more direct sunlight and potentially experiencing faster melt-freeze cycles. North-facing slopes tend to retain snow longer, offering better conditions later in the season.
Peak conditions
July-August
Busy periods
Chilean Independence Day, school holidays
🌡️ Today
at 2760m⛅ Overcast
Temperature
-5°
Feels like -8°
Wind (km/h)
Speed
1Gusts
6Visibility
74.1km
Freezing level
2500m
UV index
1.3
📊 Mountain stats
Peak elevation
2760m
Vertical drop
380m
Skiable area
80 ha
Longest run
1.0 km
🏔️ Season & access
Typical season
Late June – Early October
Nearest town
Santiago
Nearest airport
SCL
Amenities
✓ Ski school ✓ Rental ✓ Family-friendly
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