Termas de Chillan is 480 kilometers south of Santiago, accessible by a well maintained paved road and a dirt access road. The top lift served elevation is 2700 meters. The base elevation is 1600 meters. There are trails for all ability levels and much off piste skiing. For snowboarders the resort has a snowboard park and halfpipe.
More snow falls here than at the Santiago resorts, but the powder is heavier.
The resort is as well known for its mineral water first-class spa resort as for its skiing and snowboarding. Termas has a base village with several lodging options. The resort consists of a new 5 star hotel, a 3 star hotel, and several condominium buildings. Cheaper options include staying 15 minutes away by car at Las Trancas village, or staying 30 minutes away at Los Lleunques village. The City of Chillan is about 2 hours away and has an airport, bus terminal, train station, many hotels and an excellent handicrafts market.