Aspen

Overview of Aspen

Aspen is the celebrity ski resort, with plenty of other outdoor activities in both summer and winter.

Key Facts

• Type of place: ski resort.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Mountain range: Rocky Mountains.

• Associated resorts:

• Population: 6,871 inhabitants (2016).

• Altitude: from 2,438 to 3,417 m.

Resort Environment

Precautions

Climate and Weather

Facilities and Activities

Ski Area

• Opening period:

• Number of slopes: 76.

• Length of slopes:

• Cross-country ski trails:

Other Winter Activities

Summer Activities

Practical Information

• Location:

• Website: https://www.aspenchamber.org

• How to get there:

• Distances:

Accommodation and Dining

Events

Nearby Attractions

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the city:

Breckenridge ★
This popular and tourist-friendly town is a ski resort in winter and a hiking area in summer.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort ★
The former mining town has transformed into a ski resort and outdoor activity hub.

Flat Tops Wilderness Area ★
A vast wilderness area offering hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Glenwood Springs ★
This small, fairly touristy spa town near Aspen and Vail is popular for the wide range of outdoor activities available in its surroundings (hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, etc.).

Leadville ★
As its name suggests, this is a former mining town with many buildings from the turn of the 19th century.

Vail ★
One of Colorado's most renowned ski resorts.

Additional Information