Vail
About Vail
A purpose-built powerhouse of American luxury, defined by its sprawling back bowls and a pedestrian village modeled on Tyrolean charm.
Highlights
- Vast back bowls
- Heated cobblestone streets
- High-end retail therapy
- Tyrolean-inspired architecture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2452m
- Top lift: 3517m
- Ski pistes: 211.2km
- Ski lifts: 32
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 7
- Lakes nearby: 16
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 9-day forecast for Vail
- Today: 3 to 13 °C, clear sky, 13 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3970 m (3680 to 4170 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 3 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 3 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 3 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 6 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 4 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 4 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 4 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 4 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -1 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in Vail
Mountain biking near Vail
- Sidekick
- Fred's Lunch
- Golden Gate
- Avanti Lane
- Spice Rack
- Magic Forest
- Lucy's Loop
- Mid-Vail Escape
Getting to Vail
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), 48 km away, about 1h05 by road
Where to stay in Vail
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 118 EUR per night, median 435 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Vail page.