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Durango / Purgatory

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Durango / Purgatory Ski Resort Guide

Durango / Purgatory, United States

Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Highest Lift3,299m10,823ft
Resort Height2,680m8,793ft
 Nearest AirportsMontrose and Telluride
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Durango / Purgatory

The ski area of Durango / Purgatory is at an altitude of 2,680m8,793ft.

Summary

Durango / Purgatory has direct access to 75 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,680m8,793ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,299m10,823ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Durango / Purgatory offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Durango / Purgatory.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Durango / Purgatory?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 29 March, with around 19cm7in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Durango / Purgatory Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
75
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Durango / Purgatory Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,299m10,823ft
Lowest Piste2,680m8,793ft
Resort Altitude (Durango / Purgatory)2,680m8,793ft
Max Vertical619m2,031ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Durango / Purgatory
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners

Location and Map

Where is Durango / Purgatory?

This ski resort is in La Plata, Colorado, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Durango / Purgatory is Montrose, 113 minutes drive away.

Telluride airport is also within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

There are 11 ski lifts.

Season Dates

When is Durango / Purgatory open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Durango / Purgatory