Snow in Pucón
In short
Snow in Pucón means Centro Pillán, at the foot of Villarrica volcano: skiing, snowboarding, sleds and a snowpark in winter, and a scenic chairlift in summer too. As of Oct 21, 2026 its website bids farewell to the winter season.
To play in the snow or ski near Pucón, you head up Villarrica volcano. That is where Centro Pillán is, open in winter and in summer too.
Centro Pillán
According to its official website (checked on October 21, 2026), Centro Pillán is in the Pillán sector, at the foot of Villarrica volcano, and offers:
- In winter: ski and snowboard school, equipment rental, sleds and a snowpark.
- In winter and summer: a scenic chairlift, a restaurant with a view, and volcano climbs and descents with tour operators.
As of October 21, 2026, the website thanks visitors for "a great winter", which suggests the 2026 snow season is over. Check the next season's dates on its website.
When there is snow
CONAF warns that snow may build up in Huerquehue National Park between June and September (park page). On the volcano, the season depends on each winter: confirm it with the center before you travel.
Volcano status
Sernageomin has kept Villarrica volcano on yellow technical alert since September 4, 2026 (still in force on October 21). Before heading up, check sernageomin.cl and senapred.cl.
Backcountry skiing
For ski touring or cross-country skiing, the Pucón district has 4 records in Sernatur's registry (checked on October 14, 2026). Registration is required by law for adventure tourism (Chilean Chamber of Deputies, 2019).
Frequently asked questions
Where is there snow in Pucón?
On Villarrica volcano, home of Centro Pillán (centropillan.cl), with skiing, snowboarding, sleds and a snowpark in winter.
Is the Pucón ski center open?
As of October 21, 2026, Centro Pillán's website bids farewell to the winter season. In summer it offers a scenic chairlift and restaurant. Check its website for next season's dates.
When is there snow in Pucón?
CONAF says snow may build up in Huerquehue between June and September. On the volcano it depends on each winter: confirm with the center before you travel.
Sources: Centro Pillán (centropillan.cl) y CONAF, Parque Nacional Huerquehue (conaf.cl), revisados el 21-oct-2026; Sernageomin (sernageomin.cl, 4-sep-2026); Sernatur, consulta del 14-oct-2026; Cámara de Diputados (camara.cl, 2-sep-2019).
