Vail Ski Resort Guide
Vail, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,530m11,581ft |
| Resort Height | 2,500m8,202ft |
| Nearest Airports | Vail/Eagle and Charlottesville-Albemarle |
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Vail
The ski area of Vail is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,500m8,202ft.
Summary
Vail has direct access to 193 marked pistes, served by a total of 33 ski lifts.
Vail comprises the villages of Arrowhead.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Vail is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Vail.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Vail?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 26 November.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Vail Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Vail Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,530m11,581ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Vail) | 2,500m8,202ft |
| Lowest Piste | 2,480m8,136ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Vail has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Vail?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Sweetwater County, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vail is Vail/Eagle, 38 minutes drive away.
Charlottesville-Albemarle, Seattle Tacoma, Washington Reagan, Shenandoah, Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Washington Dulles, Yampa Valley and Denver International airports are all within three hours drive.
Vail/Eagle is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,781 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Vail open?
Opened (since 8 November 2024).
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Late April .
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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