Sierra Nevada (California), United States 🇺🇸
The only major resort in the United States that straddles two states, Heavenly delivers Lake Tahoe panoramas from every lift on California time and Nevada time at once. By day, 270 km of pistes drop through pines toward the sapphire lake; by night, blackjack tables glow in the casinos at Stateline.
Yes. The base sits at 2002 m and the top reaches 3060 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 91/100).
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.
It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 270 km of piste on 28 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (19 green, 47 blue, 36 red, 25 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Heavenly stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain, lively après-ski and a genuinely iconic name.
The season usually runs Nov 22 to Apr 20 (about 21 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.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 3.2k reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Heavenly, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 3,206 reviews). A mid-range option for Heavenly, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Good · 6.7k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Heavenly, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 3.3k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Heavenly, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Good · 3.7k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Heavenly, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
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