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Expert Opinion

"Aspen is the prettiest ski town in North America and an exclusive resort with unique properties. It is one of my favourite ski holiday options for honeymooners and couples wanting to splash out on a very special experience – the secret for Aspen is to book early!"

Our expert James Rivers

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
7 / 10
Intermediates
7 / 10
Experts
8 / 10
Families
6 / 10
Nightlife
10 / 10
Village Charm
10 / 10
Affordability
5 / 10
Non Ski Activities
8 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
9 / 10
27 Nov 09 - 12 Apr 10
Season:
Denver (direct flight)
Aspen or Eagle Vail (indirect flight)
Nearest Airport:
10hrs
Flight Time:
Yes
Direct Flight:
Denver - 4 hrs
Aspen - 1½ hrs
Eagle Vail - 15 mins
Transfer Time:
Car hire or transfer
Transport:
11,324 ft
Elevation:
3,334 ft
Vertical Drop:
5,303 acres
Ski Area:
43
Ski Lifts:
84
Runs:
23% advanced
62% intermediates
15% beginners
Grade:


One of Colorado's prettiest ski resorts, Aspen combines a classy, funky town with one of the largest ski areas in North America extending across 4 mountains - Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass - all of which are covered by the same lift pass.

The statistics above are based on Aspen Mountain only.  Buttermilk Mountain is fantastic for beginners and Highlands is an intermediate/ advanced skier's paradise. Please click here to view full details of Snowmass ski resort.

Originally a mining town, Aspen has evolved into one of the most prestigious ski holiday destinations in North America, yet has maintained its historical character and small-town atmosphere.  There are 100 bars and restaurants to choose from and bundles of boutiques and galleries to saunter around when off the slopes.

Aspen Mountain rises directly from the town centre, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are a few miles outside the town and Snowmass is an easy 20 minute free shuttle ride away.  Aspen Mountain and Highlands offer the most challenging skiing with some beautiful tree runs, gullies and chutes, whilst beginners and intermediates revel in the huge variety of wide cruisers at Buttermilk and Snowmass.

Why not go for an apres-ski drink at The Sky Hotel or The Little Nell - you may even bump into Jack Nicholson!

Aspen Resort Offers 09/10

Take advantage of resort offers and save!

Lift Passes: Buy 8 days or more and get 6 extra days free
(Not valid in holiday season , 18 Dec - 04 Jan. Offer tickets starting
before 18 Dec are not valid 26 Dec - 04 Jan; book by dates apply,
starting 15 Nov for early season)
Buy 12 days or more and get 8 extra days free
(Valid 05 Jan - 09 Feb; book by 01 Dec)
 
Rentals: Value season - Buy 8 days or more and get 6
extra days free
(valid 26 Nov - 17 Dec; 05 Jan - 09 Feb; 26 Mar - 11 Apr.
Book by dates apply, starting 15 Nov for early season)
Value season - Buy 12 days or more and get 8
extra days free
(valid 26 Nov - 17 Dec; 05 Jan - 09 Feb; 26 Mar - 11 Apr.
Book by dates apply, starting 15 Nov for early season)
 
Lessons: Buy 8, get 14 kids' lessons
(valid 05 Jan - 09 Feb; 26 Mar - 04 April.
Book by 01 Dec, 2009: valid 05 Jan - 09 Feb
Book by 10 Feb, 2010: valid 26 Mar - 04 Apr)
 
Kids: Kids 6 and under ski free

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Resort Guide 

Small orange arrow ASPEN SNOWMASS GUIDE
Do more than just skiing on your holiday.

   
Ski Safaris  Small orange arrow SKI SAFARIS Combine Aspen & Snowmass with other Colorado ski resorts & cities.
   
Responsible Tourism Small orange arrow HOW GREEN?
Read about Aspen's green initiatives
The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 4488. ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in United Kingdom. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For futher information, visit the ATOL web site at www.atol.org.uk. For holidays that do not include flights, you are protected by Tour Operator Failure Cover Insurance.