Telluride Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Telluride Ski Resort featuring snow
Enjoy a vacation full of action and adventure at any time of year on the mountains of a popular ski resort in southwest Colorado.

Pack your cold weather gear for the tall slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort. Here you can ski and snowboard over more than 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, with runs for all abilities. Even if you’re not a skier, you will find plenty to see and do at any time of year.

Strap on your skis and enjoy the resort’s numerous downhill slopes or ski along cross-country trails on the valley floor. Participate in other cold-weather activities away from the ski runs. Go ice climbing up Bridal Veil Falls, a 365-foot-tall (111-meter) frozen waterfall. Snowmobile along miles of groomed trails or travel through the mountainous terrain on a sleigh ride. Take the children to Firecracker Hill for sledding. For ice skating, go to the large ice rink at Telluride Town Park.

Stay in the town of Telluride, where you’ll find Victorian-era homes, boutiques and restaurants. Alternatively, make Mountain Village your base. It is located at an elevation of 9,500 feet (2,896 meters) and can be reached via the Telluride Gondola. This is a free 13-minute cable car ride.

Telluride’s snow season starts at the end of November and concludes at the beginning of April. The area is also popular throughout spring and summer for its outdoor activities. Hike or bike mountain trails, embark on a difficult four-wheel-drive off-road tour to the ghost town of Tomboy or ride the rapids of the Colorado River. Go fly fishing on the San Miguel River and swing your clubs at Telluride’s mountain resort golf club.

Reach Telluride by flying into Montrose or Telluride regional airports. Then take a shuttle service, taxi or rental car to your accommodation. Although you can get around by rental car, both Telluride and Mountain Village are pedestrian friendly once you arrive. Many visitors use the cable car to travel between the two. You can also make use of the free Galloping Goose bus service to experience the awesome scenery.

Where to stay in Telluride

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Timber Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Timber Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain Village Gondola Station and Telluride Ski Resort.

Timber Ridge
The Victorian Inn
The Victorian Inn
3.5 out of 5
401 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO
The price is AU$202 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$202
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Customer service"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

The Victorian Inn
The Hotel Telluride
The Hotel Telluride
4 out of 5
199 North Cornet Street, P.O. Box 1740, Telluride, CO
The price is AU$395 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$395
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 spa tubs, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Pleasant hotel. Parking and walkability a plus. Front desk clerk was excellent"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

The Hotel Telluride
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
5 out of 5
568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
The price is AU$1,162 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$1,162
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (715 reviews)
"The service is simply incredible... Best in class."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2024

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia
3 out of 5
301 West San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Telluride Gondola ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"Located across gondola entrance. Great restaurant. Very nice room with fireplace"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Hotel Columbia
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
4 out of 5
310 S. Fir St., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
Convenient…but some plumbing issues
"Great location in Telluride. A little older property, but everything you need such as restaurants, popular bars, grocery store, shopping, ski rentals, location to the gondola and most importantly coffee is within a block or two—really can’t beat the location. The staff was always available and accommodating ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Telluride 5 Bedroom + Loft Luxury Ski-in & Ski-out Log Home
Telluride 5 Bedroom + Loft Luxury Ski-in & Ski-out Log Home
Mt Village
Stay at this ski vacation home in Telluride. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Market Plaza Gondola Station and Sunshine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Yearly Mountain Trip, 3 Generations
"Amazing at ever single aspect. There is simply nothing about this trip that was not perfect! The house was fantastic, well appointed, comfortable and laid out well. We loved it and are already planning our next visit! The owners were great hosts and very attentive to even the smallest questions for ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

Telluride 5 Bedroom + Loft Luxury Ski-in & Ski-out Log Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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