Ski or Snowboard Telluride Ski Resort
Mountain Village 8 hrs
Experience world-class slopes with stunning Rocky Mountain backdrops.
Where to stay
Hotels in Telluride
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At a glance
Climate
Alpine
Languages
English
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-6)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
5 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Downtown Telluride
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% for service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Elk Chili
Rocky Mountain Trout
Craft Beer
Gourmet Burgers
When to visit Telluride
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-Mar, Jul-Aug
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Jan90
Cold, snowy, ski season
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Feb95
Peak ski season
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Mar90
Spring skiing, sunny
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Apr40
Mud season, melting snow
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May50
Green-up, some trails open
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Jun75
Warm, hiking, early festivals
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Jul90
Summer festivals, hiking
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Aug90
Warm, hiking, festivals
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Sept80
Fall colors, crisp air
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Oct60
Cool, quiet, pre-snow
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Nov70
Early ski season, snow
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Dec85
Winter wonderland, holidays
Things to do in Telluride
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Hike Bear Creek Trail
Telluride Town 3 hrs
A popular scenic hike leading to a waterfall.
Mountain Biking on the Trails
Surrounding Mountains 4 hrs
Tackle diverse terrain from scenic paths to challenging singletrack.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Explore Main Street
Downtown Telluride 2 hrs
Browse unique boutiques, galleries, and historic buildings.
Relax at a Spa
Telluride/Mountain Village 2 hrs
Indulge in a rejuvenating treatment amidst mountain serenity.
Any time of day
2 places
Ride the Free Gondola
Town to Mountain Village 0.5 hrs
Enjoy panoramic views connecting Telluride and Mountain Village.
Attend a Summer Festival
Various 4 hrs
Enjoy music, film, or arts festivals (seasonal).
Things to book
Tours and activities in Telluride
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Activity tour
Telluride Tirade Scavenger Hunt
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Activity tour
Telluride Rafting on the San Miguel River: Full-Day Rafting
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Activity tour
Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip
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Unstructured tour
Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
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Activity tour
Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride
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Activity tour
Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Telluride
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