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 Aspen |
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Vail
The American ski resort 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.
The ski resort itself is at 2,500m8,202ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,530m11,581ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
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 1 November, with around 2cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Vail Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 193 | |
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| Cross Country Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 | |
Altitudes
Vail Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,530m11,581ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Vail) | 2,500m8,202ft |
| Lowest Piste | 2,480m8,136ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Vail?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Eagle, Colorado.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vail is Vail/Eagle, 38 minutes drive away.
Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Yampa Valley, Denver International and Grand Junction 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?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April .
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Vail, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Vail Tourist Office for the latest.
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