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Bear Valley ski resort in the United States. Ski area from 2,012 to 2,591 m, vertical drop 579 m. 10 lifts. Piste map, weather and snowfall.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Bear Valley, United States

2,591 м

top

579 м

Vertical drop

2,012 м

base

Total slopes

67 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

579 м

Adult ski pass

€ 147 / day

Opening hours

09:00 - 16:00

Trails by difficulty - 62.8 km total

Easy6.8 км · 11 %

Intermediate17.7 км · 28 %

Difficult38.3 км · 61 %

Ski pass prices

Adults

€ 147

Children

€ 78

Data verified on 2 August 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Bear Valley- a small ski resort in California (United States). Its significant share of challenging runs makes it appealing to confident skiers and freeriders.

Worth knowing

The ski area rises from 2,012 to 2,591 m, with a vertical drop of 579 m. The upper pistes are at high altitude, so snow lasts longer than on the nearby lower slopes. The season usually runs from 27 November to 28 March.

Pistes by difficulty

The resort has 7 km of easy, 18 km of intermediate, 36 km of difficult and 3 km of expert pistes. A total of 103 pistes are marked.

Snowparks

The resort has freestyle areas: snowparks - {'open': 0, 'total': 2}, halfpipes - {'open': None, 'total': 0}.

Features

Guests are carried uphill by 10 lifts. There are 2 webcams on the slopes, showing the weather and piste conditions.

Maps

Video

Playlist · 7 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

www.bearvalley.com

Phone

(209) 753-2301

Coordinates

38.48225, -120.06748

Countries

United States

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

09:00 - 16:00

Typical season

Late November - mid-April

Season

Bear Valley

Mid · 2 302 м

Updated at 07:24

+8°Clearfeels like +5°

Precipitation0 mmMET

wind18 km/hMET

Snow line3 550 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Average monthly snowfall at Bear Valley

Snowiest month:April- 45 cm

162Jan7 days

155Feb8 days

178Mar9 days

45Apr3 days

109Nov4 days

147Dec7 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Bear Valley

Deck w/ Mountain Views: Cabin in Bear Valley!

9.618 reviews

from 573 € / night

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Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!

Great Location Corner Condo - Tamarack #10 Pets Ok

912 reviews

852 €from 628 € / night

Modern & Sleek Condo - Creekside #110

8.911 reviews

from 659 € / night

Bear Valley8 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Bear Valley?

The most snow falls in March - 177.8 cm during the month and 9 snow days. January, February and December also offer more reliable snow conditions: 162, 155.1 and 146.6 cm of snow respectively.

Does the resort have a snowpark?

Yes, the resort has a snowpark.

How much does a lift pass cost in Bear Valley?

A day pass costs €147, and a children's pass costs €78.

How much does accommodation cost in the high season?

In Bear Valley village, hotel accommodation starts at €280 per night.

Is Bear Valley suitable for beginners?

The resort has 6.8 km of easy pistes, so there are options for beginners. However, there are considerably more difficult pistes - 38.3 km - so the resort is not aimed only at beginners overall.

What are the lift operating hours?

The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00.