About Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley is a ski resort in New York. It offers 60 marked runs, served by 13 lifts. Holiday Valley first opened on January 7, 1958 after four slopes were cut and a T-bar was built in 1957. The project grew from shares sold locally beginning in 1956. Four-season Ellicottville resort with 60 slopes and trails, 13 lifts, three base lodges and two hotels.
Why Visit Holiday Valley?
- 60 runs with 748ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 90"
- 190 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Holiday Valley, plus places we’ve researched.
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
2,201ft
Summit Elevation
671m
1,601ft
Base Elevation
488m
748ft
Vertical Drop
228m
190 acres
Skiable Area
76.9 ha
60
Total Runs
1.0mi
Longest Run
1.6km
13
Lifts
90"
Avg. Snowfall
229cm annually
How Holiday Valley compares
Terrain Breakdown
33%
40%
17%
10%
●Beginner
33% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
17% of trails
◆
◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
Open the current Holiday Valley trail map:
Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 25, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Holiday Valley
By Car
Holiday Valley is in New York, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude42.2689
Longitude-78.6708
RegionNew York, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Holiday Valley trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Holiday Valley averages 90" of snowfall a year.
Holiday Valley rates 33% of its terrain as beginner, across 60 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Holiday Valley averages 90" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 2,201 ft.
Holiday Valley is located in New York, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 42.2689, -78.6708.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Holiday Valley, plus any places we've researched.
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