Telluride, CO

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

Telluride Ski Area showing signage and a park

Telluride Historic District

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Telluride Historic District. A stop by Sheridan Opera House or Telluride Gondola Station might round out your trip.

Telluride Historic District
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Timber Ridge

While Timber Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Mountain Village Gondola Station and Telluride Ski Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Timber Ridge
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Pandora

Though Pandora might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Park and Bear Creek Trail.

Pandora
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
$598 nightly
The price is $686 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$686 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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! (836 reviews)
$50 per day resort fee, $60 per day valet
"The resort was excellent. Clean, tons of amenities. Workers were pleasant. Room was comfortable. Did have a surprise bill at the end where they charged $60 per day for valet and $50 per day for resort fee. This should have been discussed beforehand."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection
Camel's Garden Hotel

Camel's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 W. San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO
$230 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$263 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"The location can’t be beat. Walk out the door to the gondola. It was great being in town and walkable to everything. The hotel was clean, spacious and comfortable and breakfast was great. The only negative was that the pillows were not up to the standard of everything else."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Camel's Garden Hotel
The Hotel Telluride

The Hotel Telluride

4 out of 5
199 North Cornet Street, P.O. Box 1740, Telluride, CO
$247 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$281 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"This is a classic traditional hotel. Quiet, despite being just off the main street. Excellent service and staff were very helpful & pleasant. We would definitely return."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

The Hotel 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.
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! (475 reviews)
"Very nice, clean property. Spacious rooms."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 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 Telluride ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Our second time staying here - the perfect spot! The staff was very accommodating and helpful. We will be back!"

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
ABSOLUTE SKI-IN/OUT IN TOWN! GREAT VIEWS! HOT TUB! PRIVATE GARAGE! 2 BED + LOFT!

ABSOLUTE SKI-IN/OUT IN TOWN! GREAT VIEWS! HOT TUB! PRIVATE GARAGE! 2 BED + LOFT!

Telluride
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Telluride. Enjoy laundry facilities, ski-in/ski-out access, and patios. Popular attractions Telluride Historic District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
"John was fantastic to work with and the location couldn’t have been better. We are looking forward to staying there again!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

ABSOLUTE SKI-IN/OUT IN TOWN! GREAT VIEWS! HOT TUB! PRIVATE GARAGE! 2 BED + LOFT!
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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