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Vail Ski Resort

US flag Vail, Colorado

Vail Ski Resort is a ski resort in Vail, Colorado, US. It has 96 km of pistes, 28 lifts, elevation up to 2502 m. Slopes break down into 41 km beginner, 32 km intermediate, 22 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Blue Sky Basin for a combined 209 km ski area.

Aerial view of skiers enjoying a winter day on the slopes of Vail, Colorado. Black and white aerial photo of skiers on a snowy slope in Vail, Colorado. Winter sports enthusiasts enjoying the day. Siegesfeier World Championships Ski Alpin, USA, Vail 2015 .jpg
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Slopes
96.1 km
Lifts
28
Elevation
2463–3274 m
811 m vertical
Country
US flag US
Linked ski area · combined 209 km / 47 lifts
Blue Sky Basin
Slopes by difficulty
easy 40.0 km
intermediate 31.5 km
advanced 20.9 km
expert 1.5 km
freeride 1.2 km
novice 820 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 9station · 9magic carpet · 6gondola · 2platter · 1t-bar · 1
Official site
39.63910, -106.37400
Sources: wikidata + osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • EGE Eagle County Regional Airport 47 km · ~1h 9m
  • ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) 63 km · ~1h 33m
  • BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 112 km · ~2h 44m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Golden (20,330) 100 km
  • US flag Boulder (106,803) 103 km
  • US flag Dakota Ridge (33,892) 106 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Vail Ski Resort have?

Vail Ski Resort has 28 ski lifts — 9 chair lift, 9 station, 6 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Vail Ski Resort?

Vail Ski Resort has 96.1 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Blue Sky Basin), the combined area totals 209 km.

What is the elevation at Vail Ski Resort?

The highest lift-served point at Vail Ski Resort is around 2502 m.

Where is Vail Ski Resort located?

Vail Ski Resort is located in Vail, Colorado, US.

Is Vail Ski Resort connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Vail Ski Resort is part of a linked ski area with Blue Sky Basin, for a combined 209 km of pistes.

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