Purgatory Resort
Silverton, ColoradoPurgatory Resort is a ski resort in Silverton, Colorado, US. It has 57 km of pistes, 6 lifts, elevation up to 3077 m. Slopes break down into 10 km beginner, 30 km intermediate, 16 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Durango Mountain Resort for a combined 75 km ski area.
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Slopes
57.1 km
Lifts
6
Elevation
2719–3222 m
503 m vertical
Country
US Linked ski area · combined 75 km / 13 lifts
Durango Mountain Resort
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 29.8 km
advanced 13.2 km
easy 10.1 km
expert 3.0 km
freeride 780 m
unknown 320 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 4drag lift · 2
37.62491, -107.83674
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TEX Telluride Regional Airport 37 km · ~0h 55m
- DRO Durango La Plata County Airport 53 km · ~1h 18m
- CEZ Cortez Municipal Airport 79 km · ~1h 56m
Nearest cities
- Durango (18,006) 39 km
- Montrose (19,062) 95 km
- Farmington (42,871) 105 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Purgatory Resort have?
Purgatory Resort has 6 ski lifts — 4 chair lift, 2 drag lift.
How many kilometres of slopes at Purgatory Resort?
Purgatory Resort has 57.1 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Durango Mountain Resort), the combined area totals 75 km.
What is the elevation at Purgatory Resort?
The highest lift-served point at Purgatory Resort is around 3077 m.
Where is Purgatory Resort located?
Purgatory Resort is located in Silverton, Colorado, US.
Is Purgatory Resort connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Purgatory Resort is part of a linked ski area with Durango Mountain Resort, for a combined 75 km of pistes.
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