Bolton Valley
Burlington's local mountain: affordable, kid-friendly, with night skiing and a thriving backcountry scene.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
488m (1,601ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
957m (3,140ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
469m (1,539ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
71
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
299 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
Bolton Valley sits in northern Vermont's Green Mountains, just east of Burlington and the Lake Champlain valley. This is mid-mountain New England terrain, with a wooded, snowy continental setting typical of the region's interior ridgelines.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Burlington (BTV), about 40 minutes from the resort by road.
- Burlington (BTV)40 minutesDirections
- Montréal (YUL)2.5 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)3.5 hoursDirections
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