Waterville Valley Ski Resort Guide
Waterville Valley, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,220m4,003ft |
| Resort Height | 600m1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | Manchester-Boston and Nashua (Boire Field) |
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Waterville Valley
The ski area of Waterville Valley is at an altitude of 600m1,969ft.
Summary
Waterville Valley has direct access to 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Waterville Valley offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Waterville Valley is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Waterville Valley.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Waterville Valley is 5km3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'True Grit'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Waterville Valley?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 24 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Waterville Valley Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 105km65 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Waterville Valley Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,220m4,003ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Waterville Valley) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 620m2,034ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S
Waterville Valley has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Waterville Valley?
This ski resort is in Van Buren Township, Maui County, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Waterville Valley is Manchester-Boston, 95 minutes drive away.
Nashua (Boire Field), Boston (Logan Intl), Burlington and Portland airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 14,867 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Waterville Valley open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
