Telluride
A historic mining town turned mountain resort, set in a box canyon with alpine lifts, summer festivals, free gondola, and a well-preserved Main Street.
- Altitude
- 2,667 m
- Coordinates
- 37.938°, -107.812°
Current Weather
Telluride sits in a dramatic box canyon in the San Juan Mountains, surrounded by 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks. The town's historic Main Street preserves Victorian architecture from the silver boom era. In winter, Telluride Ski Resort draws expert skiers with steep terrain like the Palmyra Peak hike-to. In summer, the free gondola connecting Telluride with Mountain Village operates as a scenic lift for hikers, bikers, and sightseers. The town is famous for its festival lineup, including the Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the Telluride Jazz Festival. The Mountain Village side offers slopeside lodging, while Telluride proper maintains a more authentic mountain-town feel.