Photo: Rudi Riet / CC BY-SA 2.0About Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,003 feet of vertical drop, 670 skiable acres, 99 marked runs, served by 14 lifts, with an average of about 180" of snow a year. Stratton officially opened on December 29, 1961 with three lifts, eight trails, and 22 inches of fresh snow. The detailed statistics list 14 lifts including four magic carpets; the narrative introduction says 11 lifts.
Why Visit Stratton Mountain Resort?
- 99 runs with 2,005ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 180"
- 670 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 14 lifts including gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Stratton Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Stratton Mountain Resort base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,875ft
Summit Elevation
1,181m
1,913ft
Base Elevation
583m
2,005ft
Vertical Drop
611m
670 acres
Skiable Area
271.14 ha
99
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.83km
14
Lifts
180"
Avg. Snowfall
457cm annually
How Stratton Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
40%
35%
25%
●Beginner
40% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
25% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 20, 2025
Closing DayApril 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Stratton Mountain Resort
By Car
Stratton Mountain Resort is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.1186
Longitude-72.9086
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Stratton 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. Stratton Mountain Resort averages 180" of snowfall a year.
Stratton Mountain Resort rates 40% of its terrain as beginner, across 99 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Stratton Mountain Resort averages 180" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,875 ft.
Stratton 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: 43.1186, -72.9086.
Our where-to-stay guide for Stratton 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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