The area around Aspen, Colorado is one of the world’s great ski and snowboard vacation destinations. Greater Aspen includes four ski resort areas: Aspen Mountain Ski Resort, Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, Buttermilk Ski Area and Snowmass.
The Aspen Mountain ski area consists of more than 670 acres of “skiable” land on the north side of the mountain. More than a quarter of the trails are classified as “expert”. The longest run is three miles long and the high point is more than 3,200 feet above the town.
Aspen Vacation Rentals
The town of Aspen is at the bottom of Aspen Mountain, with 64 miles of trails that begin at the edge of town. There are over 100 vacation rental homes available for your next trip to Aspen.
Top Aspen Vacation Homes
- 6BR, 5BA Aspen Mountain Home with Hot Tub, Near Slopes and Downtown
- 3BR, 2BA Aspen Condo 5 Blocks to the Gondola
- Chic Aspen Studio in Waters Condos – Near Aspen Gondola
- 3 bedroom 2 bath ski-in/ski-out condo on Aspen Mountain
- 4 bedroom townhouse with amazing mountain views and close to downtown
- LUXURY 4 PLUS Bedroom CORE TOWNHOME FINISHED JANUARY 2017
- 4 bedroom townhouse only one block from Lift 1A
- 3BR, 3BA Aspen House Hot Tub, Mountain Views
- 2BR, 2BA Aspen Condo, 2 Blocks from Gondola, Steps from Stores
- Holiday house Aspen for 2-8 persons with 4 bedrooms
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Location
The Aspen Mountain ski area is adjacent to and to the south of the town of Aspen. Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass are all less than eight miles west of town.
Aspen can be accessed by car via Colorado Route 82, which connects with Interstate 70 about 40 miles north in the town of Glenwood Springs. It’s a 200 mile ride from Denver to Aspen.
Driving Distances From Aspen To Other Colorado Skiing/Snowboarding Destinations
- Vail: 102 miles
- Breckenridge: 140 miles
- Telluride: 247 miles
- Steamboat: 154 miles
- Crested Butte: 274 miles
- Beaver Creek: 95 miles
- Loveland: 143 miles
Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is located three miles northwest of downtown Aspen. During skiing/snowboarding season non-stop flights are available from many major cities including Denver, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.
Top Rated Hotels in Aspen
- Hyatt Grand Aspen
- The Little Nell
- Limelight Lodge
- The Gant
- Hotel Lenado
- Aspen Square Hotel
- St Regis Aspen
- The Innsbruck
- Hotel Jerome
- Aspen Meadows
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