The ski area has 12 lifts, including 4 chairlifts. The top lift served elevation is 3348 meters. The base elevation is 2590 meters. Because of the high elevation, the powder is world class. Portillo has trails for all ability levels and much off piste skiing.
All skiing is above the treeline.
Snowboarders are welcome. Portillo has an on-mountain full service hotel. It combines the best of Chilean hospitality with American efficiency. The Purcell family, originally from New York, has owned the resort for the past several decades. Each year several top world ski teams train on Portillo's slopes.