Vail, a crown jewel among Colorado ski resorts, is esteemed for its exclusive charm and upscale ambiance. This resort offers a sophisticated skiing experience while also being part of one of the most extensive and varied ski areas in Colorado. Download the latest Vail piste map to acquire important information on the resort's vast ski terrain, top rated ski runs, and state of the art ski lift system, to make the most of your skiing experience.
Vail ski resort piste map downloads
Download the latest Vail front side pistes map
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Download the latest Vail back bowls pistes map
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Download the latest Vail blue sky basin pistes map
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Vail best ski pistes
Vail boasts over 2,141 ha (5,291 acres) of skiable terrain with a balanced mix: roughly 18% beginner, 29% intermediate, and 53% advanced/expert. Its famed Back Bowls and vast groomers make it ideal for adventurous intermediates and experts.
- Dealer’s Choice (Intermediate - Blue): A wide groomer in the Blue Sky Basin, offering a mellow pitch and perfect snow for long carving turns.
- Avanti (Intermediate - Blue): A mid-mountain favourite; long, flowing, and ideal for progressing intermediates.
- Born Free (Intermediate - Blue): A classic front-side cruiser that serves as a great warm-up or final run of the day.
- Look Ma (Expert - Black): A mogul-filled challenge that tests endurance and quick reflexes.
- Highline (Expert - Black): One of Vail’s longest and steepest groomed black runs; fast, thrilling, and ideal for advanced skiers.
- Poppyfields East (Intermediate - Blue): A sweeping run through the China Bowl, great for intermediate exploration.
- Big Rock Park (Intermediate - Blue): Fun and playful terrain in Blue Sky Basin, with natural rollers and wide lines.
- Pepi's Face (Expert - Black): A steep, open face just above Vail Village, short but intense.
- Prima Corniche (Expert - Double Black): An ungroomed mogul line that combines steep terrain with high exposure.
- Northstar (Intermediate - Blue): Smooth, often groomed piste near mid-mountain, great for a midday break from the bowls.
- The Woods (Expert - Black): Tree skiing with good spacing and excellent snow, ideal on powder days.
- Simba (Intermediate - Blue): Long and scenic run on the far west side with good flow and moderate pitch.
- Riva Ridge (Expert - Black): Vail’s longest run at over 4 miles, combining steeps, groomers, and scenic transitions.
- Windows (Expert - Black): Glade skiing with soft snow and technical lines in Vail’s back bowls.
- Never (Expert - Black): A legendary off-piste run; steep, remote, and perfect for powder seekers.
- The Slot (Expert - Black): Narrow couloir that demands control and commitment, rarely groomed.
- Après Vous (Intermediate - Blue): A hidden gem near Game Creek Bowl, wide and smooth.
- Tea Cup Glade (Expert - Black): Excellent tree run with playful terrain in Tea Cup Bowl.
- Morning Thunder (Expert - Black): A steep, east-facing run with early sun and deep snow pockets.
- Poppyfields East & West (Intermediate - Blue): Two sweeping bowl runs perfect for intermediate skiers ready to explore off the front side.
- Genghis Khan (Expert - Black): A long bowl run with open powder fields and occasional wind lips.
- Rasputin's Revenge (Expert - Black): A technical glade with natural hazards and variable pitch.
- Bolshoi Ballroom (Expert - Black): A hidden favourite in the Siberia Bowl; quiet, steep, and full of soft snow.
Vail mountain in brief
- Number of pistes: 195
- Skiable terrain: 2,141 ha (5,291 acres)
- Longest ski run: 6.4 km (4 miles)
- Base elevation: 2,475 m (8,120 feet)
- Top elevation: 3,527 m (11,572 feet)
- Type of ski pistes: 35 beginner, 57 intermediate, 89 advanced, 14 expert
- Vertical drop: 1,052 m (3,451 feet)
- Ski lifts: 31
- Bowls: 7
- Terrain parks: 2
- Pipes, super pipe and Jib Park: yes
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