Telluride, a National Historic Landmark District, is nestled in a box canyon at the base of the Telluride Ski Resort. Two ski lifts provide access to the ski mountain, and a year-round free gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village provides access to the mountain, winter and summer.
Telluride Ski Resort is a world-class Colorado ski resort and summer vacation destination located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains in Telluride, Colorado. In the summer, golfers and festivarians enjoy a beautiful mountain setting full of exciting activities and high-end amenities. In the winter, skiers and snowboarders have access to over 2,000 acres of beginner, intermediate and advanced skiing terrain with a vertical drop of 4,000 feet.
The Telluride region encompasses the Town of Telluride, Mountain Village, Idarado Legacy, Aldasoro, and Ski Ranches. Surrounding Mesas include Deep Creek, Turkey Creek, Sunshine, Hastings, Wilson, Specie, Iron Springs and Horsefly. Nearby towns include Placerville, Sawpit, Ophir, Rico, Ridgway, Ouray, and Norwood.