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Stowe Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Traditional town
  • Renowned expert trails
  • Top-to-bottom groomers

Great for

  • Intermediates
  • Non-skiers

Ski Holidays in Stowe

From the rustic New England village to the challenging trails on Mt. Mansfield, historic Stowe is a long-standing member of the East Coast big league. If a combination of varied, quality skiing and charming old stagecoach town appeals, the “Ski Capital of the East” should be on your radar.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Stowe Stats

Top Altitude
1134m / 3719ft
Bottom Altitude
475m / 1559ft
Resort Altitude
512m / 1680ft
Total Piste
485 acres / 116 runs
Longest Run
7km / 4.3 miles
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
719m / 2360ft
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Stowe doesn't just feel old: it really is, and so is its skiing, first starting in the 1930s. An oldie but a goodie, approximately 333 inches of the white stuff falls on its towering slopes each season, with reinforcements in the form of solid snow cannon coverage. Stowe may be historic but it clearly isn’t stuck in the past, and visitors often comment on its super speedy lift infrastructure.

With a total 63km, the slopes cover not one but two mountains - Mount Mansfield (at 3719ft, Vermont’s highest peak) and Spruce Peak, whose base areas are connected by a 10-person intermountain transfer gondola. There are some of the East Coast’s best double black diamonds here, and for intermediates preferring not to break a sweat, just the right kind of top-to-bottom groomers.

As is the case in many of America’s first ski resorts, the skiing today has moved quite a way from the original village. Stowe town sits prettily 9.6km down Mountain Road. But a shuttle bus gets you there in no time (last time we checked this had a GPS tracker and smartphone app – so you’ll never have to run for it). Even if your hotel isn’t based in the town, it’s worth a trip for the variety of the eats, the prettiness of the place and old-world delights like the Shaw General Store. This is one of almost 100 different shops, with not a single chain-store among them.

The charming, old-fashioned architecture continues up on the mountain, and the relatively new Spruce Peak Plaza also looks the part. But the amenities here are all modern, with a state-of-the-art children’s Adventure Center and nearby the latest in luxury, the Stowe Mountain Lodge. (Images: Spruce Peak Realty, LLC)

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Stowe Transfer Times

Burlington International Airport 40 miles, 1 hour

The nearest airport to Stowe is Burlington at 41 km or about 45 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Stowe?

Some of New England’s most renowned double black diamond trails can be found in Stowe, making this resort big in advanced skiing circles. Its high-speed quads open at the uniquely early time of 7:30am, and the first seats are usually filled with super skiers on the hunt for fresh lines.

While it’s true that only 17% of its slopes are graded for beginners, Stowe has opted for quality over quantity. Start your ski journey at lower Spruce Peak, where the ski school (with 80 years of successful coaching to its name) and bunny slopes - Meadows and Easy Street - are a gentle induction to the sport. When you’re up and away, fuel your new addiction by hopping over to Mansfield to test your new skills on the longest run on either mountain, the 3.7-mile Toll Road.

Intermediates will have a whale of a time on and around Mt Mansfield, where pretty much all the chairlifts from the Base Lodge area lead to a collection of blue runs, ideal for those looking to explore. Sustained groomers like Perry Merrill are in the majority here.

Among Stowe’s famed double black diamond trails, experts in search of challenging, bumped-out steeps should head up Fourrunner Quad, while Starr is the one for steeps. Goat is arguably the trickiest of the lot, with 1241 feet of streams, ledges, rocks and a few moguls just to keep things interesting. Once you’ve exhausted the pisted possibilities – the backcountry awaits. Go it alone in the gladed area just off the top of the Gondola, or book a ski guide to take you further into the Ranch valley.

Cross-country is another big local pastime, and Stowe offers a combined 90 miles of groomed trails (through four interconnecting areas) that wind their way through the ridiculously pretty town.

A more recent addition to the Stowe scene, boarding is picking up in these parts. Burton has a school here and there are currently 6 terrain parks, Tyro and Midway with rail slides and barrels, and a Superpipe on North Slope.

Which other ski resorts are near to Stowe?

The nearest ski resorts to Stowe include Loon.

Ski Area Facts

LocationVermont, USA
Established1934
Downhill485 acres / 116 runs
Lift Pass$92-124 (adult pass per day)

Beginner Slopes

16%

Intermediate Skiing

59%

Advance & Expert Terrain

25%

Snowboarding Trails

485 acres / 116 runs100%

Stowe Restaurants

Stowe Après Ski

Stowe Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Stowe is famous for its shopping with 95 stores, none of which are part of a national chain. The stores can sell you anything from sock liners or salopettes through to fine arts and sapphires from Ceylon.

If you do happen to miss chain shore stopping, and for non-North American residents, picking up a bargain on consumer desirables that cost two to ten times as much outside North America, its a short trip to the Factory outlet shopping in nearby Essex.

Best Time to Visit Stowe

Stowe Mountain Resort receives an impressive average of 300 inches of snowfall each winter, backed up by a whopping 90% coverage from its world-class snow cannons. Mt. Mansfield, we might add, at 3719ft is the highest peak in Vermont, meaning the snowpack here tends to be respectable for most of the season.

To play it super safe, head out in March when snow tends to fall heaviest (averaging 65” on a good year), the skies are blue and temperatures pick up out of the minuses.

What's Stowe like at Christmas?

As if traditional town and snowsure slopes for Christmas in Stowe weren’t enough, quirky events like ice skating with Santa are sure to give your trip a festive feel.

What's Stowe like in the New Year?

An early torchlit parade and fireworks tend to ring in the New Year in Stowe, followed by a choice between a family Gala in resort and libations down in one of the town’s many bars.

What's Stowe like in Half-Term?

There’s so much going on here that hopping across the pond to spend Half Term in Stowe is well worth the trip. We love the state-of-the-art Adventure Center and this is a great time to try out cross-country on 90km of glorious groomers.

What's Stowe like at Easter?

An Easter Egg hunt at the Spruce Peak Plaza has been known to kick off Easter in Stowe, while there’s plenty going on down in the year-round town.

Stowe Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Stowe snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Stowe snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Stowe snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Partly cloudy skies Today
  • Light snow Sunday
  • Light snow Monday
  • Moderate snow Tuesday
  • Moderate snow Wednesday
  • Light snow Thursday
  • Current snow depth at top
    113 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    70 cm

With a ski and ride school, year-round Cub Day Care facilities, and a swish children’s Adventure Center, Stowe has everything ski families could want (and a little bit more). The Spruce Peak Village Center’s where the ski school is located, offering young skiers from age 3 and riders from 6, a breezy introduction to the sport on the wide, gentle slopes above. Its classes are staggered for impressively specific age groups and its full-day adventure programmes are very effective.

Trailblazing little skiers can enjoy further quality coaching in bumps, glades, steeps, and freestyle terrain with the school’s Holiday Adventure Camps.

With all the activities available here, there’s plenty to fill the holiday. Horse-drawn sleigh rides and pizza at Pie-casso always work wonders (especially followed by a movie at the local cinema). For a special treat, take a guided tour of the nearby Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory and sample the flavor of the day, or treat your teen to a relaxing rub down at the Chillax KidSpa in the Stowe Mountain Lodge.

Snowsure, picture perfect Stowe is certainly a people pleaser, and sure to keep even the largest groups of friends and family happy. Last time we were here, there were savings on lift tickets, rentals and lessons for groups and there’s enough choice of bars and restaurants to satisfy the toughest customers.

In the past, the resort has even staged special races for groups, with bibs, timekeeper and video recording equipment, so you can determine once and for all who among you is the speediest schusser.

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How much is a ski pass in Stowe

Maximum and minimum adult Stowe lift pass prices ranged from $216 to $414 for 6 days access to the Stowe ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Stowe holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $46 - $64 $57 - $89 $56 - $74
6 Day Price $122 - $258 $216 - $414 $216 - $306
Age Range 6 - 12 13 - 64258 65+

Getting to Stowe

Most of our ski holidays to Stowe packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Stowe from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Stowe from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Stowe from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Burlington 41 km 45 minutes
Montreal 220 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Stowe?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Stowe transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Waterbury 16 km 16 minutes

Stowe Maps

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Stowe Ski Holiday Resources

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