Vail is a resort that has it all. The skiing terrain is extensive and perfectly maintained. There are both beginner and intermediate trails as well as Vail’s legendary Back Bowls with all kinds of terrain to explore.
Vail has a pedestrianised main centre with shops and hotels. Boarders are very welcome on holidays in Vail and there is an excellent ski school where you can learn in English (a welcome change from many European ski schools).
Vail is a ski resort that can satisfy every level of skier, time and again.
Skiers of all levels
Families
Learning in English
Service
Snow sure destination
Not for skiers who have problems with altitude. Vail is high and it may take you a few days to adjust.
The climate here is quite dry with average winter daytime temperatures between 30F/minus 1C and 40 F/4C. Sunscreen, even on cloudy or overcast days, is essential.
Most holidaymakers with a machine readable or biometric UK passport and a return or onward ticket can travel on the Visa Waiver scheme for stays of less than ninety days. It’s recommended that your passport has at least six months to run to the expiry date.
Very much so. There's a four terrain parks.
Plenty. This is America! There’s shopping, eating and a good selection of spas. For the more active, there's telemarking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
November to April
Flights from London to Denver take about nine and a half hours. It’s about a two and a half hour drive to Vail from Denver, depending on road and weather conditions.
You can hire a car at Denver airport, but consider whether you really want the hassle of driving, especially in wintery conditions. Most operators include transfers to the resort as part of the holiday price. Ask your Travel Counsellor