Sat, Aug 1 Today
27° 13°
Wind 25 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Slopes
234 km Green
40 km 35 pistas
Blue
70 km 60 pistas
Red
80 km 70 pistas
Black
44 km 30 pistas
Season 2025/2026
November 14, 2025
April 19, 2026
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Information & Sources
Máxima 3527m
Mínima 2475m
Vertical drop
1052 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website 219.00$
≈ 201€
Weather
7-day forecast
Forecast detailed → Week outlook No significant weather alerts
No significant weather alerts
Sun, Aug 2
26° 15°
Wind 37 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Mon, Aug 3
26° 9°
Wind 25 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
25° 7°
Wind 19 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
26° 8°
Wind 17 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
27° 8°
Wind 16 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
28° 8°
Wind 21 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Opened in 1962, Vail was envisioned by World War II veterans of the 10th Mountain Division who sought to recreate the charm of European Alpine resorts. It has grown into one of North America's largest ski destinations, famous for its legendary Back Bowls and its vast European-style pedestrian village that set a new benchmark for luxury ski travel.
☀️ Best days
Mid-week mornings following an overnight snowstorm are legendary in the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin. January and February consistently deliver the coldest temperatures, preserving the light snow quality.
🚫 Days to avoid
Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter see massive crowds and severe traffic congestion on the I-70 corridor. The Christmas to New Year holiday week brings the highest prices and peak village crowds.
💡 Community tip
Start your ski day at Golden Peak or Cascade Village to bypass the main gondola bottlenecks in Vail Village. For budget-friendly dining, head slightly outside the main pedestrian village plazas to the local spots along Frontage Road.
Nearest Airports
Eagle County Regional Airport
EGE 40 min drive
Denver International Airport
DEN 130 min drive
Train Stations
Denver Union Station
No direct transfer 120 min drive transfer
🚗 Access & mountain passes: Vail is located directly on I-70 West (exits 173 and 176). Driving from Denver requires crossing Vail Pass (10,662 ft / 3,250 m), which frequently closes due to accidents and heavy snowfall. Gridlock is common on winter weekends.
Local Tips
💡 Bypass the bottlenecks: Start your ski day at Golden Peak or Cascade Village to bypass the morning gondola queues at Vail Village and Lionshead on weekends.
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