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: 16
- Lakes nearby: 12
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Monarch Mountain
- Today: 1 to 11 °C, clear sky, 13 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4168 m (3960 to 4350 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 1 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 2 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 9 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 1 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 3 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 3 / 5 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 1 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 1 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 3 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | 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
- Upper Terminal Road
- Monarch Crest Trail
- Monarch Crest - CDNST Trail 531
- Monarch Ridge Road
- Hunt Lake Trail
- Continental Divide Trail
- Monarch Crest Trail 531
- Colorado Trail (Segment 15)
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.