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Vail ski resort is in Colorado (United States). It has 234 km of pistes, 34 lifts and elevations of 2,457 - 3,527 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Vail, United States
★★★★★4.4out of 5
3,527 м
top
1,070 м
Vertical drop
2,457 м
base
Total slopes
234 км
Lifts
34
Vertical drop
1,070 м
Longest run
6.4 км
Adult ski pass
€ 313 / day
Snowmaking
25 % of slopes
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 234 km total
Easy57 км · 24 %
Intermediate84 км · 36 %
Difficult93 км · 40 %
Longest run: Riva Ridge - 6.4 км, vertical drop 955 м. Hardest run: Prima Corniche - 1 км, vertical drop 300 м.
Snowmaking: cover 25 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
356 US$
313
Children
246 US$
216
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Vail ski resort is in Colorado (United States). It has 234 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding. 34 lifts carry guests.

Vail ski resort is one of the best-known ski resorts in the United States. It is set in the Rocky Mountains. Modern elegance and the timeless style of a country village blend with the lifestyle of the Old West.

Snowparks

“Terrain Park Safety”: there is a line for beginners, and a halfpipe is available. According to the resort’s official website.

Maps

Vail ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
34 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 21Chairlifts
  • 4T-bars and platters
  • 7Magic carpets
Lifts in total
34
Capacity
66,558people/hour
Total lift length
39.4км
Newest lift: Game Creek Express, 2022 г.Longest lift: Eagle Bahn Gondola, 2,788 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Video

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
39.60619, -106.35498
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Mid-November - mid-April
Season
13 November 2026 - 18 April 2027
Vail

Mid · 2 992 м

Updated at 13:21

+16°Light rainfeels like +16°
Precipitation0.1 mmMET
wind18 km/hMET
Snow line5 450 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Vail1.2 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Reviews describe Vail as the benchmark for American resorts: a huge ski area, the famous “Back Bowls” with open skiing and impeccable grooming on the front slopes. Visitors praise the village infrastructure, designed in an Alpine style.

Two things draw criticism. The first is the price: the lift pass, equipment rental and food on the slopes cost more than almost anywhere else. The second is the crowds: on weekends and holidays, lifts and car parks are packed, a point mentioned repeatedly. Reviewers also note that the “Back Bowls” quickly become tracked out without fresh snow.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lift pass cost in Vail?
A day pass costs €313, or 356 US$ in the local currency. A child’s day pass costs €216.
Is Vail suitable for beginners?
Yes, beginners have access to 57 km of easy pistes. The resort has 234 km of pistes in total, including 84 km of intermediate and 93 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:00. The listed lifts include Eagle Bahn Gondola, Gondola One, Game Creek Express, Northwoods Express, Avanti Express and Mountain Top Express.

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