Rocky Mountain Travel can help you plan your trip to Vail Colorado.  We invite you to discover the Town of Vail on your own as everything you need is on our website for you to plan your dream ski or summer vacation. With miles of runs to ski, Vail Colorado has world class skiing in a charming European setting alive year round with festivals, mountain biking, and stunning trails to ski and hike.

1. Plan your Season

Each season of Vail brings different festivals and activities.  Are you a skier? Are you a hiker?  Do you love to camp?  In Vail, the winter season focuses on ski sports.  At an altitude of 8,150′ above sea level and an average snow fall of 189″, there aren’t any days during the winter without snow on the ground.  But come late spring, the rivers are running with snow melt, the humming birds are heard around town and the trails become colored with wildflowers.  Camping, fishing, hiking and biking are some of the choices for activities.  And come fall, the turn of the aspens, light the forest ablaze with the quaking of their golden yellow leaves.

2.  Choose a location

There are several choices of location when it comes to planning your Vail vacation. And each location is connected via the Town of Vail Shuttle system, so cars are not needed.

Vail Village offers hotels and condos.  The night life is alive in Vail with bars, restaurants, and apres ski.  Several properties are situated close to the slopes, such as Avanti Chalet, Christiania Lodge and Bridge Street Lodge.

Lionshead is a Bavarian-inspired pedestrian village nestled at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola.  It has many lodging options, shops, restaurants, bars and an ice rink.

West Vail  Located a few minutes to the west of Vail Village, West Vail is situated close to shops, fast casual restaurants and a grocery store.

Cascade Village  is close to Chair Lift 20 and 1/4 mile west of Lionshead.  Giving you more affordable lodging options with easy access to the Vail Village via the shuttle system and a quick drive to Beaver Creek.

3.  Getting to Vail

Deciding what airport to fly into is pretty easy.  There are only two choices! Eagle Airport (EGE) is about 30 minutes away but can typically cost more money.  Denver International Airport is about two hours away, offers more daily flights but will also add the cost of a long shuttle ride or rental car.  You can also fly into Grand Junction and rent a car.

4.  Book your lodging

Next decision is the type of lodging you need and want.  There are several options to consider.  Would you prefer a condo and have the option to cook at home?  Or do you love the luxury and ease of a hotel? Do you have a nightly budget?  Vail offers hotels from luxury to modest.   Are you planning a ski vacation? Discounted lift tickets may be available when you package your lodging with your lift tickets.

Save up to 50% off your lift tickets by bundling your lodging reservation.

5.  Plan your Activities

There is no short supply of things to do in Vail.  Check out some of the activities Vail offers in the summer and winter.

Are you planning a ski vacation?  You can purchase discounted lift tickets if you book your lodging and your lift tickets together.  If you wait inside of seven days or until you are in Vail to purchase your lift tickets, you will pay a dramatically higher price.  Click here to learn more.

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We hope this information helps you think about the steps needed to plan your Vail vacation. From the trip planning process to questions that surface upon arrival in Colorado, our goal is to help you enjoy your time visiting Vail!