Monarch Mountain
About Monarch Mountain
An unpretentious high-altitude escape defined by its deep natural snowfall and a refreshing lack of commercial development.
Highlights
- Natural snow terrain
- Tailgate culture
- Cat-skiing access
- Old-school vibe
Key Facts
- Altitude: 3241m
- Top lift: 3598m
- Ski pistes: 37.7km
- Ski lifts: 9
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 3
- Lakes nearby: 12
- MTB trails: 99.9km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Enthalten in diesen Saisonpässen
Weather and 10-day forecast for Monarch Mountain
- Today: 2 to 7 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4090 m (3930 to 4320 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 2 / 7 °C | overcast | 2 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 1 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 2 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 2 / 6 °C | overcast | 3 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 2 / 4 °C | rain showers | 10 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 1 / 7 °C | drizzle | 7 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | -2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 0 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | -1 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 0 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Monarch Mountain
Hikes nearby — Monarch Mountain (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Monarch Mountain, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Colorado Trail Seg. 15 US-50 to Marshall Pass
Mountain biking near Monarch Mountain
- Hunt Lake Trail
- Monarch Crest Trail 531
- Colorado Trail (Segment 15)
- Agate Creek
- Colorado Trail - Fooses Creek
- Continental Divide Trail
- Agate Creek Trail 484
- Upper Terminal Road
Getting to Monarch Mountain
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), 52 km away, about 1h31 by road
Where to stay in Monarch Mountain
6 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-18, from 127 EUR per night, median 132 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Monarch Mountain page.