Monarch Mountain
All-natural-snow mountain on the Continental Divide with high elevation, deep snow, and old-school Colorado vibes.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
366m (1,201ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,651m (11,978ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
3,286m (10,781ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
889cm (350in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
820 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
14%
Intermediate
26%
Advanced
60%
Best For
Location
Monarch sits high in central Colorado's Sawatch Range, straddling the Continental Divide at the top of Monarch Pass. This is deep continental interior terrain, far above the tree line, with the small town of Salida sitting down in the valley to the east.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Gunnison (GUC), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Gunnison (GUC)55 minutesDirections
- Montrose (MTJ)2.5 hoursDirections
- Colorado Springs (COS)2.5 hoursDirections
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