S. America
Ski Racing Camps in Chile

Enjoy our performance training ski camp in Chile for racers of all ages, and discover race skiing in South America with top training conditions and Ski Zenit coaches.

Ski Zenit’s ski racing camps in Chile will allow you to benefit from Winter training conditions during the Summer. Long ski days, great snow, long and varied training runs and a great overall experience. Ski Zenit will move their trainers to Chile and apply their know-how and training methods.

Our international ski racing camps in Chile are the best formula for you to further develop your skills and start the Northern hemisphere winter in the strongest position possible!

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Race ski camp in South America – Chile

Dates 2025

14 July – 23 August.
3 weeks recommended.

Level

All Levels
All ages

Groups

Maximum 7 racers per trainer, according to age and level.

Ski Zenit has been running their ski racing camps since 2008, in the Summer of 2019 we decided to start a new ski camp in Chile to give an added dimension to our already comprehensive training programme.

Chile has some of the best ski training conditions in South America and is a very friendly and welcoming country. Athletes will be able to ski in some of the biggest and most remote mountains in the world, enjoying real winter skiing conditions that will ensure they boost their performance in the best Race ski camp in South America. The town where athletes will be staying, offers a great balance of nature with modern, comfortable hotels.

This camp is recommended for competitive racers who previously attended one or two weeks of technical and physical base work in Saas-Fee, although this is not mandatory. Travel arrangements to and from Santiago are not included, but we can help you organise your flight. Parents or other companions are welcome to join the trip for the experience of a lifetime.

We fly into Santiago de Chile.

Each week includes:

6 training days Monday-Saturday.
Training GS+SL option of SG.
6 days ski pass.

Max. 7 racers / coach.
Condition training, video analysis and ski tuning.

Optional races.
Videos.
Airport Shuttles.

* For companion’s accommodation, ski pass and airport shuttles, please enquire.

South America Ski Camp in Chile with a highly-skilled team of coaches

Best ski training in the Southern Hemisphere
Activities and Athlete development:

Ski race training in Chile involves long, full days on the slopes. Proper winter conditions give athletes productive training days on the slopes followed by a solid recovery and stretching session and short conditioning training in the afternoon.

7:00h.	Breakfast
7:45 h.	Go to Slopes
8:00 – 13:30 h.	Ski Training with short break
17:00 – 19:00 h.	Stretching, condition, video and ski tuning
20:00 h.	Dinner
22:00 h.	Bedtime

Ski Training Zenit El Colorado

Ski Zenit’s ski racing camp in Chile is designed for racers of all ages that want to get the most out of their racing. Prior to this camp, athletes are strongly encouraged to have spent several weeks on the snow to work on their base technique. Prior training before arriving in Chile allows athletes to focus fully on technical, tactical and psychological improvement, whilst training in proper Winter race conditions.

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In our ski camp in Chile, racers will do recovery and stretching sessions every day and light condition training sessions some evenings each week.

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A proper ski tuning workshop will be available for all athletes so they can tune their skis daily, with trainers assistance.

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Video analysis is an extremely valuable tool for our coaches to help racers understand and improve their performance during ski training. Technical and tactical concepts crucial to performance will be explained in detail during these sessions, ensuring clarity for the next training day. The timing of the video analysis sessions will be decided by each group’s coach.

The Ski Zenit coaches will be in the same hotel as the athletes and will therefore be able to chaperone the group. Every racer under 18 attending the ski camp in Chile is expected to be mature and responsible enough to follow the camp rules with a high degree of autonomy.

Ski Camp

1,300 CHF

per Camp / Week

6 skiing days

Single day option 260 CHF

Dates 2025: 14 July – 23 August
Extended date and FIS circuit possible

Ski Pass

360 CHF

per 6 days

12 days 720 CHF

Season pass 900 CHF

Variable prices in other ski resorts
Ski pass and race entry fees

Hotel

110 CHF

per night, meals included

5 minute walk to ski lift

Same lodging as coaches

Available during camp dates
Only for U-16 and older

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When booking ski training with us it is very important that we are provided with enough information about each athlete via our online booking form which includes the following:

– Personal information (Name, contact details and date of birth).
– Languages spoken.
– Skiing skills.
– Racing experience.
– Physical condition.
– Allergies or food intolerances.
– Illness or physical limitations.
– Brand, model and length of skis and boots to bring to the training.
– Skiing videos.

Our booking personnel will provide you with all information needed in order to attend training and send you an invoice for the total cost.

Full invoice must be paid within 4 days in order to confirm the booking and secure the place.

Please read our General Terms and Conditions carefully before booking.
Feel free to enquire about accommodation in a variety of hotels and apartments or about airport shuttles if you require these.

– Racing suit (not mandatory).
– Training shorts when using a race suit.
– Training windbreaker jacket.
– Long ski pants.
– Warm ski jacket.
– Thermal base layers.
– Ski socks.
– Neck warmer.
– Underwear.
– Tee-shirts for condition training.
– Sport pants and sweater.
– Street clothes.
– Sport shoes for running.
– Soap and shampoo.
– Bathing suit.
– Suitcase with wheels (pedestrian town).

THE TOWN: Farellones is a small town approximately 70 km from Santiago de Chile. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. There are a few cafés and restaurants in close proximity to the hotel. There is also a gym we can use for our post-skiing workouts and for athletes to play basketball, ping pong, rock climbing, etc.

THE SKI RESORT: El Colorado is an amazing ski resort with a significant vertical drop. It is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel in Farellones. It is ideal for training, with solid snow conditions and varied terrain. There is a wide variety of slopes for us to choose from for training, and we have guaranteed training space.

In the worst-case scenario of not having enough snow to set gates, we would pivot the trip to another ski resort with good snow conditions. This is a situation that shouldn’t occur, but we are prepared just in case.

All athletes participating in the Camp must have current ski accident insurance valid in Switzerland covering at least civil liability, rescue on the slopes (including helicopter), medical treatment and repatriation. We recommend insurance which also reimburses you for services unused due to injury (ski pass, training, lodging, etc.).

Photocopies of participants’ insurance card must be given to Ski Zenit leaders upon arrival or a digital copy can be sent ahead of time.

Switzerland has agreements with EU Member States for medical assistance at public hospitals. In order to take advantage of such agreements, you must have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You need to apply for this card well in advance at your local medical centre in the EU.

We will stay at El Castillo in Farellones. It is a comfortable hostel with double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the hostel’s restaurant, and lunch will be at the restaurant by the slopes.

Other accommodation options are available for families wishing to stay with their children, and we can arrange all of this. Any lodging rented through Ski Zenit has a minimum cancellation fee in case there is not enough snow in the area, and we have to move our trainings elsewhere.

You need to make sure that you have a valid passport to get into Chile. Depending on the country of origin you might have to pay a tourist entry visa.

Proper water intake is an important factor for all athletes. Athletes taking part in our camps must take even greater care because of the altitude on the glacier and the low relative humidity. For training on the slopes and post-ski workouts, athletes must carry at least one litre of liquid in their training backpack and this liquid must be consumed during the course of the training session.

Sun protection using high factor sun cream is also indispensable. You must also carry quick-energy, salty snacks with you to glacier training (energy bars, nuts, fruit, and sandwiches). There is always a break during glacier training to eat snacks. Athletes staying in our hotel will be offered a variety of snacks to choose from at breakfast time every morning.

A well-balanced and abundant breakfast before training is also of vital importance and we will insist that all our athletes heed this recommendation.

While athletes are training with us, their diet should be varied, healthy and sufficient and must include fruits and vegetables. Our ski camps include instruction on healthy eating habits.

Ski Zenit offers airport transfers for athletes joining the camp. There is a shared transfer that departs from the airport to Farellones at approximately 12:00 on Sundays, and returns at around 17:00 on Saturdays during the weeks our camps are offered. For transfers on different dates for athletes or companions, please inquire and we can organize them.

– Race-quality ski boots with appropriate size and flex index.
– GS skis of appropriate length and with good edges and base.
– SL skis of appropriate length and with good edges and base (starting from age 11).
– GS ski poles.
– SL ski poles with slalom hand-guards (starting from age 11).
– Slalom shin-guards protection (starting from age 11).
– Good quality helmet approved for ski racing.
– Slalom chin guard (starting from age 11).
– Back protection.
– Sun goggles.
– Low light/ fog goggles.
– Ski gloves.
– Training backpack with enough space for ski boots, jacket, goggles, helmet, water, snack…
– Water bottle to take up to the slopes.
– High-factor sun cream.

Ski Zenit can provide athletes with Nordica race skis and boots and Komperdell racing poles and accessories at a special price. Equipment must be ordered and paid for at least 10 days in advance. We can assist you in choosing the most appropriate length, size and model.

Athletes who have made purchases will pick up their new equipment at the local Intersport Glacier shop upon arrival.

There they can also find helmets, goggles and other accessories with a 10% discount. The shop also offers professional boot fitting and ski tuning with the most modern machine.

For our younger racers we have several pairs of race skis for rent in different sizes. Limited stock is available, so make sure you reserve well in advance.

Click here to Read our General Terms and conditions.

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