Colorado Rockies, United States 🇺🇸
Breckenridge is the highest skiing town in the United States, with a base village above 2 900 m and a lift, the Imperial Express, that drops you at 3 914 m. The Victorian Main Street looks much the same as it did when gold ran out in the 1880s, and the bar scene is louder and younger than anywhere else in Summit County.
Yes. The base sits at 2926 m and the top reaches 3963 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 94/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
At 200 km of piste on 34 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. It leans toward strong skiers (89 black and 41 red, with 19 green and 38 blue to warm up), so confident skiers get the most from it.
Breckenridge stands out for lively après-ski and snow-sure high-altitude slopes.
The season usually runs Nov 14 to May 25 (about 27 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 16.3k reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Breckenridge, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 16,305 reviews). It sits about 450 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Breckenridge, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 2.1k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Breckenridge, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 1.8k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Breckenridge, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
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