Photo: Hanumanix (public domain)About Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,122 feet of vertical drop, 385 skiable acres, 81 marked runs, served by 9 lifts, with an average of about 347" of snow a year. Pacific Group Resorts was the winning bidder for Jay Peak and completed the transaction in fall 2022. The official Mountain page lists two terrain parks and an 80% snowmaking coverage figure.
Why Visit Jay Peak Resort?
- 81 runs with 2,123ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 347"
- 385 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 9 lifts including tram, chairlift
- Full-service resort with 10+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Jay Peak Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Jay Peak Resort base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,862ft
Summit Elevation
1,177m
1,749ft
Base Elevation
533m
2,123ft
Vertical Drop
647m
385 acres
Skiable Area
155.8 ha
81
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.83km
9
Lifts
347"
Avg. Snowfall
881cm annually
How Jay Peak Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
40%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
40% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayApril 30, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Night Skiing
Child Care
Tubing
Cross-Country Trails
Heated Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Getting to Jay Peak Resort
By Car
Jay Peak Resort is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.9364
Longitude-72.5083
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Jay Peak Resort 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. Jay Peak Resort averages 347" of snowfall a year.
Jay Peak Resort rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 81 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Jay Peak Resort averages 347" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,862 ft.
Jay Peak Resort is located in Vermont, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.9364, -72.5083.
Our where-to-stay guide for Jay Peak Resort compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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