Purgatory Resort

United States · Colorado · 2696m · Score: 5.43893506493507/10

About Purgatory Resort

A family-oriented San Juan stronghold where Southwestern grit meets unpretentious, high-altitude adventure away from the I-70 crowds.

Highlights

Rugged San Juan peaks
Family-first atmosphere
Wilderness mountain biking
Southwestern charm

Key Facts

Altitude: 2696m
Top lift: 3294m
Ski pistes: 68.7km
Ski lifts: 14
4000m+ peaks nearby: 27
Lakes nearby: 13

Ski Area

Purgatory Resort

Weather and 10-day forecast for Purgatory Resort

Today: 5 to 14 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
Freezing level today: about 4298 m (4130 to 4420 m)

Day	Min / max	Sky	Precipitation	Sunshine
sab 19 set	5 / 14 °C	clear sky	dry	11 h sun
dom 20 set	6 / 16 °C	clear sky	dry	13 h sun
lun 21 set	2 / 17 °C	partly cloudy	dry	8 h sun
mar 22 set	4 / 16 °C	overcast	dry	5 h sun
mer 23 set	4 / 15 °C	rain	dry	1 h sun
gio 24 set	5 / 17 °C	drizzle	dry	6 h sun
ven 25 set	4 / 17 °C	partly cloudy	dry	8 h sun
sab 26 set	5 / 18 °C	partly cloudy	dry	8 h sun
dom 27 set	3 / 12 °C	rain showers	dry	3 h sun
lun 28 set	-2 / 16 °C	clear sky	dry	11 h sun

Source: Open-Meteo, village altitude, updated 2026-09-19 19:47 UTC.

Things to do in Purgatory Resort

Mountain biking near Purgatory Resort

Elbert Creek Trail (512) Red
Cascade Creek Trail 0.0 km · Red · 4 sections
Upper Dutch Creek Trail Red
Big Lick Creek Trail Red
Little Elk Creek Trail Black
Pass Trail Red
West Cross Trail Red
Graysill Trail Red

All MTB trails near Purgatory Resort

Getting to Purgatory Resort

Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.

Nearest airport: Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO), 53 km away, about 1h40 by road

Where to stay in Purgatory Resort

78 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 294 EUR per night, median 368 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Purgatory Resort page.