Telluride Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Telluride Ski Resort featuring snow
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Telluride Ski Resort which includes mountains, snow and a small town or village
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 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 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and cozy. Had a good breakfast. Room was nice and staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

The Hotel Telluride
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 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Thank you"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Victorian Inn
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$1,123 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$1,123
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews)
"Exceptional amenities"

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 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.
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. Popular attractions Telluride Historic District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct. 2024

Ice House Suites and Condominiums
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 (surcharge). Popular attractions Telluride Historic District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Right by the gondola and within easy walking to downtown Telluride. Definitely try dinner at The Cosmopolitan restaurant."

Reviewed on 8 Oct. 2024

Hotel Columbia
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
4 out of 5
567 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Telluride ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Outstanding stay with all amenities. Parking garage was hard to find and so was the reception lobby."

Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2024

Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
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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