Telluride

Travel Guide

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Telluride Ski Resort which includes snow
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Telluride Ski Resort featuring snow, mountains and a small town or village
Enjoy a vacation full of action and adventure at any time of year on the mountains of a popular ski resort in southwest Colorado.

Pack your cold weather gear for the tall slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort. Here you can ski and snowboard over more than 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, with runs for all abilities. Even if you’re not a skier, you will find plenty to see and do at any time of year.

Strap on your skis and enjoy the resort’s numerous downhill slopes or ski along cross-country trails on the valley floor. Participate in other cold-weather activities away from the ski runs. Go ice climbing up Bridal Veil Falls, a 365-foot-tall (111-meter) frozen waterfall. Snowmobile along miles of groomed trails or travel through the mountainous terrain on a sleigh ride. Take the children to Firecracker Hill for sledding. For ice skating, go to the large ice rink at Telluride Town Park.

Stay in the town of Telluride, where you’ll find Victorian-era homes, boutiques and restaurants. Alternatively, make Mountain Village your base. It is located at an elevation of 9,500 feet (2,896 meters) and can be reached via the Telluride Gondola. This is a free 13-minute cable car ride.

Telluride’s snow season starts at the end of November and concludes at the beginning of April. The area is also popular throughout spring and summer for its outdoor activities. Hike or bike mountain trails, embark on a difficult four-wheel-drive off-road tour to the ghost town of Tomboy or ride the rapids of the Colorado River. Go fly fishing on the San Miguel River and swing your clubs at Telluride’s mountain resort golf club.

Reach Telluride by flying into Montrose or Telluride regional airports. Then take a shuttle service, taxi or rental car to your accommodation. Although you can get around by rental car, both Telluride and Mountain Village are pedestrian friendly once you arrive. Many visitors use the cable car to travel between the two. You can also make use of the free Galloping Goose bus service to experience the awesome scenery.

Where to stay in Telluride

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Timber Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Timber Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain Village Gondola Station and Telluride Ski Resort.

Timber Ridge
The Victorian Inn
The Victorian Inn
3.5 out of 5
401 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO
The price is €147 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€147
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Couples Ski Getaway
"We wanted a couples getaway for a couple days of skiing and relaxing amongst the beautiful setting. Telluride and The Victorian Inn fit the bill exactly. Excellent location and great staff. We plan on visiting again in the summer and will certainly rebook here."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

The Victorian Inn
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
5 out of 5
568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
The price is €1,216 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€1,216
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (784 reviews)
"Outstanding staff; Upgraded Room; Impeccable service"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Mountain Lodge Telluride
Mountain Lodge Telluride
4 out of 5
457 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride, CO
The price is €554 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€554
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star ski resort in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice and roomy cabin feel. Depending on room you have to walk up snow covered driveway to get to shuttle and main building, with no walkway. Shuttle is very quick, hardly any wait items at all. Couldn’t use pool and hot tub due to not wanting to be so wet and walk back outside down a room in ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025

Mountain Lodge Telluride
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia
3 out of 5
301 West San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Everything was just perfect. Room was great. Across from the Gondola. Staff were just great, friendly people."

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025

Hotel Columbia
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
4 out of 5
310 S. Fir St., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Oak ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (453 reviews)
"The Icehouse building provided a perfect home base for our ski weekend in Telluride."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
4 out of 5
567 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Mountain ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"Great place to stay with the kids and very easy access to ski school and slopes"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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