Colorado Rockies, United States 🇺🇸
Telluride sits at the head of a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains, ringed by 4 000 m peaks that come right down to the edge of town. The remoteness keeps the day-tripper crowds away. The setting is the most dramatic in American skiing, and the historic Main Street is connected to the modern Mountain Village above by the only free public gondola in the country.
Generally yes. From 2660 m at the base to 3735 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 89/100).
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 155 km of piste on 18 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (23 green, 36 blue, 33 red, 56 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Telluride stands out for a polished, high-end scene.
The season usually runs Nov 28 to Apr 6 (about 18 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.
Very good · 771 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Telluride, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 771 reviews). It sits about 3.1 km from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Telluride, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 682 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Telluride, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 463 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Telluride.
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