A Colorado ski town in a dramatic box canyon, home to a free gondola and a renowned film festival.
Why Visit Telluride
Telluride sits in a dramatic box canyon ringed by 13,000 foot peaks, its historic Victorian mining town core connected to the mountain village by a free public gondola, a rarity among ski resorts. Each Labor Day weekend, the Telluride Film Festival draws serious cinephiles to this otherwise remote mountain setting.
Top Experiences
- Telluride gondola: A free public gondola connecting the historic town to Mountain Village, one of the only transportation systems of its kind.
- Bridal Veil Falls: Colorado’s tallest free falling waterfall, visible from town at the head of the box canyon.
- Telluride Film Festival: A prestigious film festival held each Labor Day weekend, drawing major premieres to the small mountain town.
- Telluride Historic District: A well preserved Victorian mining town core, now a National Historic Landmark District.
Book these experiences and more through guided tours from Telluride.
Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River
Practical Tips
- The free gondola is one of Telluride’s best features, ride it even if not skiing for the views alone.
- Telluride’s remote box canyon setting means it takes extra effort to reach, factor this into trip planning.
- Book Film Festival accommodations far in advance given the town’s limited lodging capacity.
FAQ
Is the Telluride gondola free?
Yes, it is a free public transportation system connecting the historic town to Mountain Village, unusual among ski resorts.
What is Bridal Veil Falls?
Colorado’s tallest free falling waterfall, visible from the town of Telluride at the head of its box canyon.
Is Telluride hard to reach?
It sits in a remote box canyon setting, requiring more travel effort than many Colorado ski towns, though this adds to its appeal.
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