Monarch Ski Area
Salida, ColoradoMonarch Ski Area is a ski resort in Salida, Colorado, US. It has 47 km of pistes, 10 lifts, elevation up to 3297 m. Slopes break down into 8 km beginner, 16 km intermediate, 23 km advanced.
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Slopes
47.1 km
Lifts
10
Elevation
3177–3379 m
202 m vertical
Country
USSlopes by difficulty
intermediate 16.4 km
advanced 15.6 km
expert 7.6 km
easy 7.3 km
novice 270 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 6magic carpet · 3cable car · 1
38.51250, -106.33200
Sources: wikidata + osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- GUC Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport 53 km · ~1h 17m
- ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) 92 km · ~2h 15m
- ALS San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field 127 km · ~3h 6m
Nearest cities
- Cañon City (16,400) 95 km
- Montrose (19,062) 134 km
- Colorado Springs (456,568) 136 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Monarch Ski Area have?
Monarch Ski Area has 10 ski lifts — 6 chair lift, 3 magic carpet, 1 cable car.
How many kilometres of slopes at Monarch Ski Area?
Monarch Ski Area has 47.1 km of pistes.
What is the elevation at Monarch Ski Area?
The highest lift-served point at Monarch Ski Area is around 3297 m.
Where is Monarch Ski Area located?
Monarch Ski Area is located in Salida, Colorado, US.
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