Vail, United States
Grand Hyatt Vail
Low season:£178per night
~£1,246 per week

United States
North America's premier luxury ski destination with legendary Back Bowls
16 properties available
About the Resort
Vail is one of the largest and most iconic ski resorts in the world, spanning over 5,300 acres of skiable terrain. Modeled after European alpine villages, the resort features a sprawling, picturesque base area filled with luxury accommodations, high-end shopping, and fine dining. Its pedestrian-friendly streets are heated to keep them snow-free, adding to the premium winter experience.
The Resort
The mountain itself is legendary, famous for its seven massive Back Bowls that offer unparalleled powder skiing. From perfectly groomed front-side cruisers for beginners and intermediates to the expansive off-piste terrain of Blue Sky Basin, Vail provides a world-class skiing experience for all ability levels.
On the Mountain
Vail offers an extraordinary variety of terrain across its Front-Side, legendary Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin. The sprawling Front-Side is a paradise of immaculate groomers and glades, while the expansive Back Bowls provide endless powder fields and challenging natural terrain for advanced skiers.
Colorado Rocky Mountains
Located within the White River National Forest, this region is renowned for its high elevation, dry champagne powder, and dramatic peaks.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Luxury Seekers
Upscale dining, boutique shopping, and premium lodging in a Tyrolean-style village.
Experts
Seven legendary Back Bowls and the expansive, steep glades of Blue Sky Basin.
Families
World-class ski school, dedicated kids' adventure zones, and pedestrian-friendly villages.
Intermediates
Endless miles of perfectly groomed, wide front-side cruisers.
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Where to Eat
Sweet Basil
Vail Village
An iconic, contemporary American restaurant that has been a Vail staple since 1977.
The 10th
Mid-Mountain (Top of Gondola One)
Premium ski-in/ski-out fine dining offering spectacular views of the Gore Range.
Matsuhisa
Solaris Vail Village
High-end Japanese-Peruvian fusion crafted by world-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
Almresi
Vail Village
A cozy, authentic European alpine atmosphere serving hearty mountain cuisine.
From the Journal
Common Questions
The ski season in Vail typically runs Mid-November to late April. The resort averages 9m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. Vail gets exceptionally busy during Christmas, Presidents' Day weekend, and Spring Break.
Vail offers 234km of pistes with a vertical drop of 1,052m. Vail offers an extraordinary variety of terrain across its Front-Side, legendary Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin. The sprawling Front-Side is a paradise of immaculate groomers and glades, while the expansive Back Bowls provide endless powder fields and challenging natural terrain for advanced skiers. It forms part of the Colorado Rocky Mountains ski area.
North America's premier luxury ski destination with legendary Back Bowls. Vail is a luxury ski destination, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include family friendly, intermediates, advanced, experts, off piste.
Vail receives an average of 9m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 3,429m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Consistent mid-winter coverage.
Vail is well-suited for several types of visitors. For luxury seekers: Upscale dining, boutique shopping, and premium lodging in a Tyrolean-style village. For experts: Seven legendary Back Bowls and the expansive, steep glades of Blue Sky Basin. For families: World-class ski school, dedicated kids' adventure zones, and pedestrian-friendly villages.
The nearest airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 193km away (approximately 2h 15min by transfer). Frequent shuttle services, private SUVs, and rental cars are readily available from Denver and Eagle County airports. ECO Transit provides reliable regional bus service connecting Vail with nearby towns and Eagle County Airport.
Lift passes in Vail are available as Adult Day Pass (USD 269), Adult 6-Day Pass (USD 1200). Passes often cover the wider Colorado Rocky Mountains area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book lift tickets (Epic Pass), lodging, and dining reservations months in advance.
Standout dining in Vail includes Sweet Basil (An iconic, contemporary American restaurant that has been a Vail staple since 1977.), The 10th (Premium ski-in/ski-out fine dining offering spectacular views of the Gore Range.), Matsuhisa (High-end Japanese-Peruvian fusion crafted by world-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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