About Monarch Mountain
Monarch Mountain is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 1,162 feet of vertical drop, 1,146 skiable acres, 77 marked runs, served by 9 lifts, with an average of about 350" of snow a year. Monarch opened in 1939 on the Continental Divide and has retained an independent, natural-snow operating identity. Monarch does not use snowmaking and relies on natural snowfall and snow farming. The current 1,146-acre/77-run profile reflects recent terrain expansion and should be treated as season-specific.
Why Visit Monarch Mountain?
- 77 runs with 1,161ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 350"
- 1,146 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 9 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Monarch Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
11,952ft
Summit Elevation
3,643m
10,791ft
Base Elevation
3,289m
1,161ft
Vertical Drop
354m
1,146 acres
Skiable Area
463.77 ha
77
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.2km
9
Lifts
350"
Avg. Snowfall
889cm annually
How Monarch Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
23%
37%
27%
13%
●Beginner
23% of trails
■Intermediate
37% of trails
◆Advanced
27% of trails
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◆◆Expert
13% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 20, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Monarch Mountain
By Car
Monarch Mountain is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude38.5129
Longitude-106.3322
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Monarch Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Monarch Mountain averages 350" of snowfall a year.
Monarch Mountain rates 23% of its terrain as beginner, across 77 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Monarch Mountain averages 350" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,952 ft.
Monarch Mountain is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 38.5129, -106.3322.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Monarch Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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