FAMILY WEEKS:
July 10th  – 31st

Portillo has always been the perfect place for travelers with children. During these 3 special weeks, we go even further to ensure that your children are entertained throughout the day so that you may get the most out of your vacation.

We have designed activities exclusively for young children, teenagers and adults, as well as activities where all members of the family can participate and have fun together. There is something for everyone in Portillo!


Fashion show of handicraft and alpaca products

Fashion show with handcrafted alpaca products: on the 12th and 27th of July Portillo is organizing a fashion show with alpaca clothing from the prestigious Chilean store Bernsau Chantal. This show invites you to participate as the models.

 

Almaviva Winemaker's Dinner 2010

The internationally recognized Almaviva Winery and Hotel Portillo present the 7th annual edition of the Almaviva Winemaker’s Dinner on July 29th .

Michel Friou, Almaviva's French Winemaker will pair Almaviva wines of the years 2001 - 2003 and as an special present for guests the new one 2007, with exclusive courses prepared by Portillo Chef Rafael Figueroa designed to highlight the wines' unique characteristics.

Since this year's event includes an exclusive presentation of different Almaviva vintages, participation will have an additional cost (US 130) to our guests and it will be held at the unique mountain restaurant “Tio Bob´s”.

Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe of Rothschild (France) which runs Chateau Mouton Rothschild, and Viña Concha y Toro. Almaviva's mission is to produce Chilean wine in Puente Alto under the French Chateau concept which brings together a vineyard, winery and a production team dedicated exclusively to producing fine and unique wine.

This year there will be exquisite and exclusive courses that each one will be accompanied by one different wine of Almaviva (2001-2003-2007), one of the best wines and one of the most of Chile.

It is worth mentioning that the prestigious American publication "Wine Spectator" and critic Robert Parker awarded Almaviva the highest ranking of any wine produced in Chile. Don’t miss this important and unique event in Portillo. You can already check for this important Winemaker’s Dinner at the moment you arrive to the hotel in the Lobby or you can check now writing to the email susan@skiportillo.com.

 

 

IX CHILEAN WINE WEEK “Top Wines of Chile”
July 31st – August 07th  

In celebration of Chile’s world renowned wines, this winter Portillo will be hosting its 9th annual Top Wines of Chile Week. For no extra cost, guests will have the luxury of trying some of Chile’s wines from the best vineyards. The winemakers will also hold information sessions in which guests may learn more about wine culture and the premium quality wines that Chile produces. Come and enjoy!

The vineyards that will participate this year are:
Sunday 28th: Matetic – San Antonio Valley
Saturday 29th: San Esteban – Aconcagua Valley
Monday 30th: Anakena – Rapel Valley
Tuesday 31st: Chocalán – Maipo Valley
Wednesday 1st: Tabalí – Limarí Valley
Thursday 2nd: Lapostolle – Colchagua Valley
Friday 3rd: Casas del Bosque – Casablanca Valley

 

 

 

MOUNTAIN FEST: 
August 14th – 21st

This week we offer to our passengers interesting activities related to the mountain. Presentations of people that climb mountains in Chile as well as the original presentation of  the Telluride Film Festival documentals. Telluride Mountainfilm is a combination of films that look to show the power of visual arts and spark change. Mountainfilm’s goal of highlighting the uniqueness of wild spaces is achieved through a balanced program chosen for its adventurous, cultural and social content.  Therefore, mountains and mountain sports are a principal theme.

 

 

FRIENDS WEEK: 
Aug 21st  – 28th

Welcome to Portillo Friends Week 2010. We look forward to enjoying an exciting week full of activities with you!  We have prepared a great selection of  social and sporting events, such as parties, latin dance classes, ski and snowboard races, a special dinner at Tío Bob’s and a  fashion show. We hope you enjoy it.

Saturday 21

- 6.30 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Journey”, 2003.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Mangosta band.

Sunday 22

- 14:00 pm: Tio Bob’s - Apres Ski Party at Tio Bob's sponsored by Capital Beer.
- 6:30 pm: Cinema - “Australis: an Antarctic ski odissey” presented by World champion skier: Chris Davenport.
- 8:00 pm: Living Room - Welcome cocktail sponsored by Viña Matetic & Pisco Mistral.
- 10:00 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Impact”, 2004.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Metropoli band.

Monday  23

- 6:00 pm: Cinema - “The Secret Race” / Ski World Championship Portillo 1966.
- 7:30 pm: Living Room - Fashion Show  / Fine  Handicraft  Chantal Bernsau sponsored by Pisco Mistral.
- 10:00 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Higher Ground”,2005.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Metropoli band.

Tuesday  24

- 5:30 pm: Pool - Hawaiian Pool Party for kids,, teens and adults.
- 6:30 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Off the Grid”, 2006
- 8:00 pm: Tio Bob’s - Tio Bob's Dinner “Chilean Flavors” sponsored by Pisco Mistral Sign up at Reception. U$ 100. Limited space.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Jurassic Band

Wednesday 25

- 6:00 pm: Disco - Samba dancing lessons with “Via Brazil”.
- 6:30 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Playground”, 2007.
- 6:30 pm: Bar - Emiliana Organico wine tasting with Liz Caskey Sign up at Reception. Limited space. No extra charge.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Jurassic Band.
- 00:00 am: Disco - Brazilian Batucada Party with Via Brasil.

Thursday 26

- 6:30 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Children of Winter”, 2008.
- 12:00 pm: Plateau - “Bob Purcell” Cup Giant slalom guest ski race with opening runs by our ski personalities. Sponsored by Aspen Snowmass and Spyder.
- 7:45 pm: Living Room - Award Ceremony sponsored by Aspen Snowmass, Spyder, Viña Matetic and Pisco Mistral.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Lemon.
- 00:00 am: Disco - Red Bull party, DJ Strip.

Friday 27

- 6:30 pm: Cinema - Warren Miller Film Festival “Dynasty” 2009.
- 8:00 pm: 2nd floor terrace - Torchlight Parade.
- 10:30 pm: Bar - Live music with Lemon.
- 00:00 am: Disco - Goodbye Party “Disco Fever” by SNOW Magazine.

 

 

WINE FEST
August 28th  - September 04th

Based upon the success of Portillo’s original Wine Week, we have decided to provide yet another opportunity for guests to learn more about the wonderful world of wine and of course, enjoy some of the best wine that Chile has to offer.

Each afternoon guests will be able to wind down while enjoying and learning about the different wines of Chile, passengers will able to talk to the winemakers and try different kind of the best wines. At the end of the presentation, there are some games were the person in charge of the vineyard make questions about the presentation, and if you answer right, you might win a bottle of wine for dinner! All of this comes at no extra cost to our guests. Remember this week we offer the most convenient promotion! Portillo offers guests shuttle transfers to and from Portillo, including one night free at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago!   Take advantage of these great opportunities and reserve this following Portillo Ski Week

The vineyards that will participate this year are:
Sunday 28th: Matetic – San Antonio Valley
Saturday 29th: San Esteban – Aconcagua Valley
Monday 30th: Anakena – Rapel Valley
Tuesday 31st: Chocalán – Maipo Valley
Wednesday 1st: Tabalí – Limarí Valley
Thursday 2nd: Lapostolle – Colchagua Valley
Friday 3rd: Casas del Bosque – Casablanca Valley

 

 

 

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