Photo: randomduck / CC BY-SA 2.0About Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,160 feet of vertical drop, 485 skiable acres, 116 marked runs, served by 12 lifts, with an average of about 314" of snow a year. Stowe identifies 1937 as the beginning of lift-served skiing at the resort. The Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol, founded in 1934, is identified by Stowe as the oldest ski patrol in the United States. The resort spans Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, connected by the Over Easy inter-mountain transfer gondola.
Why Visit Stowe Mountain Resort?
- 116 runs with 2,159ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 314"
- 485 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 12 lifts including gondola, chairlift
- Full-service resort with 10+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Stowe Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Stowe Mountain Resort base compared
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Mountain Statistics
4,396ft
Summit Elevation
1,340m
1,558ft
Base Elevation
475m
2,159ft
Vertical Drop
658m
485 acres
Skiable Area
196.27 ha
116
Total Runs
3.7mi
Longest Run
5.95km
12
Lifts
314"
Avg. Snowfall
798cm annually
How Stowe Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
16%
55%
29%
●Beginner
16% of trails
■Intermediate
55% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
29% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayApril 20, 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
Child Care
Cross-Country Trails
Snowshoeing
Heated Pool
Spa
Fitness Center
Free WiFi
Getting to Stowe Mountain Resort
By Car
Stowe Mountain Resort is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.5304
Longitude-72.7817
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Stowe Mountain 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. Stowe Mountain Resort averages 314" of snowfall a year.
Stowe Mountain Resort rates 16% of its terrain as beginner, across 116 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Stowe Mountain Resort averages 314" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,396 ft.
Stowe Mountain 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: 44.5304, -72.7817.
Our where-to-stay guide for Stowe Mountain 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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