Traffic Conditions Route G-21 – Farellones Road | Winter 2026:
Between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, there will be no traffic in either direction on restricted days. Schedules are subject to change by the Carabineros (Chilean police) depending on traffic and weather conditions.
| Period | Days | Traffic Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 to June 18 | Monday to Friday | Two-way traffic. |
| Saturdays, Sundays and holidays | Uphill: 08:00 to 13:00 hrs, from the Carabineros checkpoint in La Ermita to curve 32 (Lomas del Viento).
Downhill: 15:00 to 20:00 hrs, from curve 32 (Lomas del Viento). |
|
| June 19 to July 6 | Every day | Uphill: 08:00 to 13:00 hrs, from the Carabineros checkpoint in La Ermita to curve 32 (Lomas del Viento).
Downhill: 15:00 to 20:00 hrs, from curve 32 (Lomas del Viento). |
| July 7 to September 30 | Monday to Friday | Two-way traffic. |
| Saturdays, Sundays and holidays | Uphill: 08:00 to 13:00 hrs, from the Carabineros checkpoint in La Ermita to curve 32 (Lomas del Viento).
Downhill: 15:00 to 20:00 hrs, from curve 32 (Lomas del Viento). |
Mandatory use of snow chains for two-wheel drive vehicles.
Carrying snow chains is mandatory.
Carrying snow chains —in good condition and of the appropriate size— is mandatory whenever a Preventive Early Warning has been issued by SENAPRED.
The Municipality of Lo Barnechea and Carabineros will define the authorized points for installing snow chains.
Installing snow chains in unauthorized areas or continuing the ascent without snow chains when required by the authority will not be permitted.
In case of non-compliance, Carabineros and the Municipality may deny access to the road or to Valle Nevado.
Ski resort status: Closed.
Available services
Valle Lounge Restaurant, open Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Valle Nevado Store, open from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 14:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Ski resort closed.