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Expert Opinion

"One of the most famous resorts in the world, Vail has a lovely town and a great ski area with fabulous back bowls. It is a ski holiday paradise for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders."

Our expert Caroline Denholm

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
7 / 10
Intermediates
9 / 10
Experts
9 / 10
Families
8 / 10
Nightlife
9 / 10
Village Charm
10 / 10
Affordability
4 / 10
Non Ski Activities
8 / 10
Sustainable Tourism
7 / 10
19 Nov 10 - 24 Apr 11
Season:
Denver or Eagle Vail
Nearest Airport:
2½ hours/ 35 mins
Transfer Time:
Car Hire or Transfer
Transport:
11,570 ft
Elevation:
3,450 ft
Vertical Drop:
5,289 acres
Ski Area:
31
Ski Lifts:
193
Runs:
53% advanced
29% intermediates
18% beginners
Grade:

Vail is the capital of skiing in the Rockies with the largest ski area in the US and an attractive European-style village brimming with excellent bars, restaurants and fashionable shops.

There is masses of skiing for all abilities and the tree lined trails of Blue Sky Basin and the off-piste terrain of the 'back bowls' are not to be missed. The Vail Ski School enjoys a fantastic reputation and the resort has excellent facilities for children. Vail is a popular holiday choice for snowboarders drawn to the wide gladed runs as well as the terrain park and super-pipe on Golden Peak.

The swanky hotels tend to be in Vail Village itself and the more reasonably priced accommodation clustered around the Lionshead base area. Vail has an abundance of nightlife and a similar apres-ski atmosphere to that of a European resort. This, together with the vast ski area, make Vail a fantastic choice for a 10-14 night holiday.

Vail Resort Offers 10/11

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Flexible      
Lift Passes:

The Epic 7-pack Pass - giving 7 days skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin or Heavenly.
(book by 15 Nov 10. Not available to purchase after this date)

The Epic Season Pass - valid at Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Heavenly.
(book by 15 Nov 10. Not available to purchase after this date)

Late season pass - £117 for unlimited skiing to resort closing date
(Start date 10 April 11. Please see the ski extras page for up to date price)

 

      

 



      


Kids:

Kids 4 and under ski free

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SKI EXTRAS

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SKI SAFARIS

Combine Vail with other Colorado ski resorts in one holiday.

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.