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Telluride

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Lifts:
17
Runs:
149
Elevation:
13,320 feet
Avg. Snowfall:
300 inches

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Discover a world-renowned destination for adventure

Things to do in Telluride

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LODGING >>

Find your perfect mountain getaway in Telluride. From luxury cabins and condos to ski in / ski out hotels, Telluride has
something for everyone. The Peaks Resorts & Spa is home to the largest spa in Colorado and boasts breathtaking
sunset views of Mount Wilson. The Inn at Lost Creek is a boutique, 32 room property featuring intimate accommodations
that capture the energy and spirit of Telluride. The See Forever Village provides spacious 2-4 bedrooms to accommodate
larger families and gatherings.

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DINING >>

The on mountain dining in Telluride is truly exceptional and unique. Alpino Vino, the highest elevation restaurant in North
America at 11,966ft, is an exclusive and quaint European hutte offering leisurely lunches and evening dining experiences
like no other! Bon Vivant, Telluride's premier on-mountain dining venue, provides breathtaking views of Palmyra and the
Wilson Range. The menu, overseen by Chef Luke Bippus, focuses on classic French country cuisine. If you are looking for
something more casual for lunch, check out Gorrono Ranch.

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MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES >>

Telluride is home to some great non-skiing activities, such as snowshoeing, snow biking, snowmobiling and heli-skiing.
Looking for a more relaxing trip? Enjoy a scenic gondola ride, local shopping, wellness spas, ice skating, and activities
for the whole family like kids snow camp.

Getting to Telluride

When traveling to Telluride, be sure to check out the flight options into Montrose (MTJ) or our new direct flights right into Telluride (TEX). Montrose is about a 70 minute car ride and the Telluride airport is 15 minutes from Telluride or Mountain Village. Telluride is also home to North America's only free gondola public transportation system, so there is no need for a rental car. Shuttles from the airport are strongly recommended. 

Bring your Epic Pass media card for Direct-to-lift access to Telluride!

Frequently Asked Questions

For a complete list of Season Pass FAQs, visit our help center.

Does my Epic Pass include benefits at Telluride?

Epic Pass Holders, Epic Adaptive Passholders, and guests with Epic 4-7 Day Passes receive up to seven complimentary days of skiing and riding at Telluride Ski Resort. Epic Adaptive 5 Day Passes receive up to five complimentary days of skiing and riding at Telluride Ski Resort. The days do not have to be used consecutively. Upon redemption of all included days, Epic Pass Holders can purchase discounted lift tickets at 20-50% off the window price.

Vail Resorts Lifetime Pass Holders also receive seven complimentary and unrestricted days of skiing and riding at Telluride, and can purchase discounted lift tickets at 20% off the window price for any additional days purchased at Telluride after using the seven included unrestricted days. Employee Lifetime Pass Holders should refer back to HR for information about benefits.

Days skied at Telluride are considered part of the total purchased days for Epic Day Pass Holders (i.e., an Epic 4-Day Pass Holder who skied three days at Breckenridge will only have one day available to ski at Telluride). Blackout dates apply across all RCR resorts for Epic Day Pass products with holiday restrictions.

Epic Local and Epic 1-3 Day Passes do not include assess to Telluride at this time.

If you have questions about your benefits or eligibility, please call Vail Resorts Guest Services at +1-970-754-0005 prior to your planned arrival at Telluride.

 

How do Epic Pass Holders redeem benefits at Telluride?

Pass Holders who have a valid season pass card and have completed their Vail Resorts Release of Liability can go direct-to-lift at Telluride. There is no need to check in or print tickets at a Telluride ticket window.

1. Place your Pass card or Lift Ticket in a zippered pocket.

2. Keep it on the left side of your body away from your keys, phone, wallet and other cards.

3. Only carry your own Pass card or Lift Ticket (Family members and friends must carry their own).

4. Guest Services will scan your Pass card or Lift Ticket for access, without having to take it out.

Don’t have your Pass? Make sure you’ve uploaded a photo and signed your Release of Liability in your Epic Account.

 

Is there a hotel or lodging requirement to receive benefits at Telluride?

No. There is no lodging requirement to receive your complimentary skiing and riding benefit at Telluride.

 

Do I need to bring my Epic Pass pass card with me to Telluride?

Yes. Epic Pass Holders are required to present their valid season pass card at a Telluride ticket window in order to redeem their complimentary days.

If necessary, Epic Pass Holders may print or reprint their Epic Pass season pass card at one of two convenient locations while visiting Telluride:

1. Telluride Sports Camel's Garden, located at the base of the gondola

Phone: (970) 728-3134

2. Telluride Sports Franz Klammer Lodge, located in Mountain Village's Heritage Plaza

Phone: (970) 728-0364

Please note, passes printed at Telluride will not be active until the following day.

 

Does the Epic Local Pass have access to Telluride Ski Resort?

No, access is only available on the Epic Pass, Epic Adaptive Pass, Epic 4-Day Pass, Epic 5-Day Pass, Epic 6-Day Pass and Epic 7-Day Pass.

 

Do Telluride Pass Holders receive benefits at Vail Resorts?

The following Telluride Ski Resort Season Pass Holders and club members are eligible to receive 50% off the lift ticket window price at all Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts:

  • Telluride Season Pass Holders (Adult, Young Adult, Children, Merchant Pass)
  • Telluride Ski & Golf Club members with full winter benefits
  • Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire, Stevens Pass in Washington; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire; Mount Snow in Vermont; Seven Springs, Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania; Boston Mills, Brandywine, and Mad River Mountain in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Paoli Peaks in Indiana and Alpine Valley in Ohio; and Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher in Australia.

Are Ski With A Friend, Buddy, and Bring-A-Mate tickets valid at partner resorts?

No, Ski With A Friend, Buddy and Bring-A-Mate tickets are not valid at partner resorts. Ski With A Friend, Buddy and Bring-A-Mate tickets can be redeemed at all Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts.

Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire, Stevens Pass in Washington; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire; Mount Snow in Vermont; Seven Springs, Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania; Boston Mills, Brandywine, and Mad River Mountain in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Paoli Peaks in Indiana and Alpine Valley in Ohio; and Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher in Australia.

 

I am an Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass and/or Epic Australia Pass Holder. Can I use resort charge at partner resorts?

No. Resort charge is only available at Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts.

Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire, Stevens Pass in Washington; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire; Mount Snow in Vermont; Seven Springs, Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania; Boston Mills, Brandywine, and Mad River Mountain in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Paoli Peaks in Indiana and Alpine Valley in Ohio; and Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher in Australia.

 

Can I use my Epic Mountain Rewards benefits at partner resorts?

No. Epic Mountains Rewards are only valid at Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts.

Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire, Stevens Pass in Washington; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire; Mount Snow in Vermont; Seven Springs, Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania; Boston Mills, Brandywine, and Mad River Mountain in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Paoli Peaks in Indiana and Alpine Valley in Ohio; and Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher in Australia.

 

I forgot, lost or did not receive my season pass media card. Can I have one printed at the partner resort?

No. Vail Resorts season passes can only be printed at a Vail Resorts owned and operated resort, with the exception of Telluride.

If necessary, Epic Pass Holders may print or reprint their Epic Pass season pass card at one of two convenient locations while visiting Telluride:

1. Telluride Sports Camel's Garden, located at the base of the gondola

Phone: (970) 728-3134

2. Telluride Sports Franz Klammer Lodge, located in Mountain Village's Heritage Plaza

Phone: (970) 728-0364

Please note, passes printed at Telluride will not be active until the following day.

Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire, Stevens Pass in Washington; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire; Mount Snow in Vermont; Seven Springs, Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania; Boston Mills, Brandywine, and Mad River Mountain in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Paoli Peaks in Indiana and Alpine Valley in Ohio; and Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher in Australia.

If you have questions about your Epic Pass, please call Vail Resorts Guest Services at +1-970-754-0005. If you have questions about your Epic Australia Pass, please call Perisher Customer Service at 1300 588 955.

 

Does Epic Day Pass include access to Partner resorts?

Epic 4-Day, 5-Day, 6-Day and 7-Day Passes with All Resorts Access include access to Telluride in Colorado and the six (6) Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. Access to European and Japanese partner resorts is not currently included on any Epic Day Pass product.

All Epic 1-3 Day Passes and Epic 4-7 Day Passes with Limited Access (32 or 22 resorts) do not include access to any partner resorts. Holiday restrictions also apply at partner resorts.

 

Does my Military Pass include partner access?

No. Military Passes do not currently receive include access to our partner resorts.

Overview

Do any of the other resorts on the Epic Pass require a reservation?

No reservations will be required at any resort on the Epic Pass, except Telluride.

 

Do I need to make a reservation at Telluride to ski this season (winter 22/23)?

Telluride reservations are not required for the 22/23 ski and ride season. No reservations will be required at any resorts on the Epic Pass, except Telluride beginning the 23/24 ski and ride season.

 

Will reservations at Telluride be required every day?

Yes, the reservation system will be required for the 23/24 winter season, starting with Telluride’s opening day.

 

How far in advance are you opening up reservations?

We expect to open the Telluride reservation system in August 2023.  All pass holders will be notified via email in advance with the specific date the reservation system will open for Telluride.

 

Will I be able to look at available reservations before I purchase a pass?

No, only guests with an eligible pass will be able to access and view available reservations for Telluride. No reservations will be required at any resort on the Epic Pass, except Telluride.

 

How many Epic Pass Holders will be allowed to visit Telluride on a given day?

There are a variety of factors Telluride will use to determine the number of reservations available. Availability of reservations at Telluride will be visible for each day of the season in the reservation system.

 

Will I be able to get a reservation at Telluride for the days I wish to ski or ride?

Telluride anticipates it will be able to accommodate eligible pass holder reservations for those wishing to ski or ride on the majority of days throughout the 2023/24 winter season. However, pass holders should plan to book their reservation days in advance.

 

What if I am unable to reserve the days I want at Telluride? Will I get a refund?

You will not be eligible for a refund under Epic Coverage due to an inability to access Telluride Resort. Epic Coverage does not provide refunds related to any Partner Resorts or in connection with any matters concerning Partner Resorts. Passes provide access to the best mountain resorts, at a discount versus lift tickets, and are non-refundable.

 

I have other questions about the reservation system at Telluride. Where can I go for assistance?

This page will be updated with more information ahead of the 23/24 ski and ride season. For additional assistance, please contact us.

 

Making A Reservation At Telluride

How do I make, manage or cancel a reservation at Telluride?

Eligible Epic pass holders will be able to make, manage, or cancel reservations for Telluride online in My Account on EpicPass.com.

 

When can I start making reservations at Telluride for the upcoming winter season? 

Pass holders will be able to start making reservations in August for Telluride for the 23/24 ski and ride season. All pass holders will be notified via email in advance with the specific date the reservation system will open for Telluride.

 

Do I need to make all reservations at the beginning of the season or at one time?

Guests will be able to make reservations at the beginning of the season or throughout the season as you plan your trip. If you know your dates in advance, we recommend reserving those days as early as you can.

 

Will I be able to make a same-day or day-of reservation?

If there are reservations available, you will be able to make a reservation on the same day.

 

What happens once I make a reservation?

Once a guest makes a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant information on your reservation.

 

How many days can I reserve at once at Telluride?

You will be able to reserve the number of days that you have access to Telluride at once.  For example, Epic Pass Holders will be able to reserve 7 days.

 

Can I make reservations for other Epic Pass Holders?

Yes, pass holders will be able to make reservations for other pass holders that are in your account, in your household within My Account.

 

What if I am at the resort and do not have a reservation?

It is required that pass holders make a reservation for Telluride prior to arriving. If a pass holder arrives at the resort without a reservation, the guest service team can check the inventory of reservations to determine if any reservations are available.

 

Managing Reservations

Can I change a reservation once I have booked it? 

Yes, eligible Epic Pass Holders will be able to manage reservations online in My Account on EpicPass.com.

 

What if I make a reservation and then do not show up?

If you make a reservation and are not able to make it, we ask that you cancel your reservation in advance to allow another guest to book. We reserve the right to restrict the ability of the pass holder to make future reservations if the reservation system is being abused or manipulated in any way.

 

Will there be a notification system for days when inventory becomes available, or a waitlist for days that are fully booked?

Details will be shared with pass holders prior to the date the reservation system for Telluride opens.

 

If guests cancel reservations, will you be releasing short term inventory for reservations that become available?

Yes, we will be updating reservation availability regularly with any cancellations.

 

Access and Benefits

Does my access and benefits at Telluride change?

The reservation system will not change Epic Pass Holder access and benefits at Telluride. Epic Pass, Epic 4-7 Day Pass (with All Resort Access) and Epic Adaptive Pass Holders will continue to have access to Telluride.

  • Epic Pass and the Epic Adaptive Pass will continue to provide seven days of skiing and riding at Telluride with no holiday restricted dates. Once the seven days have been used, those pass holders can get 50% off lift tickets at Telluride. These benefits also apply to Vail Resorts Lifetime Passes, Epic Club Passes (Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Arrabelle and Vail Mountain Club) and Epic Merchant Passes.
  • Epic 4-Day, 5-Day, 6-Day or 7-Day Passes with All Resort Access can also be used at Telluride. Peak restricted days will apply at Telluride. After all days are used on those passes, regardless of the resort at which they were redeemed, Epic 4-7 Day Pass Holders can get 20% off additional lift tickets at Telluride. The Epic Adaptive 5-Day Pass (Unrestricted with All Resort Access) also includes Telluride access and is eligible for 20% off lift tickets after all available days are used.
  • Telluride Season Pass holders and Telluride Ski & Golf Club Members with full winter benefits will receive 50% off lift tickets at all Vail Resorts owned mountain resorts.

 

Can I use Mobile Pass at Telluride?

The Mobile Pass feature in the My Epic app will work at Vail Resorts’ 36 owned and operated U.S. resorts. The app and Mobile Pass will not be supported at any Epic Pass partner resorts such as Telluride. Pass holders must bring their physical pass media card when they visit Telluride. If you arrive at Telluride and do not have a physical media card, you are able to have a media printed at two locations: the Mountain Village ticket office in Heritage Plaza located beneath the gondola in Mountain Village, or the Oak Street ticket office in Telluride, located at the Gondola Station Telluride.