Ski season 2026–27
Vail Ski Guide
Vail is in Colorado, United States. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- Named runs
- 346
- Named lifts
- 49
- Most snow (regional)
- Feb
- Nearest airport
- EGE 45 km
Vail piste map
- Advanced: 132 named runs
- Intermediate: 111 named runs
- Easy: 82 named runs
- Expert: 18 named runs
- Novice: 2 named runs
- Freeride: 1 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Vail, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Vail
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Vail. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.19 cm | -12.4°C / 10°F |
| Feb | 36.9 cm | -12.2°C / 10°F |
| Mar | 31.71 cm | -7.9°C / 18°F |
| Apr | 17.51 cm | -2.7°C / 27°F |
| May | 9.32 cm | 3.0°C / 37°F |
| Jun | 1.5 cm | 9.6°C / 49°F |
| Jul | 0.01 cm | 13.2°C / 56°F |
| Aug | 0.22 cm | 11.5°C / 53°F |
| Sep | 2.09 cm | 7.4°C / 45°F |
| Oct | 11.25 cm | 0.4°C / 33°F |
| Nov | 16.61 cm | -6.2°C / 21°F |
| Dec | 22.28 cm | -12.3°C / 10°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Vail
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Eagle (EGE) · 45 km
- By car
- 56 km · about 0h 46m without traffic or snow
Eagle to Vail: train, car and transfer guide →
3 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Hayden (HDN) · 117 km
- By car
- 160 km · about 2h 42m without traffic or snow
3 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Denver (DEN) · 149 km
- By car
- 195 km · about 2h 30m without traffic or snow
Denver to Vail: train, car and transfer guide →
23 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Vail ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Vail?
Eagle (EGE) is 45 km from Vail in a straight line, and 3 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Hayden (HDN) is 117 km away.
How long does it take to get from Eagle airport to Vail?
By car it is 56 km, about 0h 46m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Vail?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Vail, snow on the ground peaks in February (36.9 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Vail have?
OpenStreetMap lists 346 named downhill runs and 49 named lifts within 14 km of Vail (read 17 Sept 2026).
Compare snow across all ski resorts →
Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 17 Sept 2026
- No estimated prices
- Partner links tested weekly