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Resort Comparison

TelluridevsAspen

Telluride ski resort
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Telluride

San Juan Mountains, United States

Aspen ski resort
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Aspen

Colorado Rockies, United States

Key Statistics

Telluride
Stat
Aspen
177 km
Total Piste
Best330 km
19
Total Lifts
Best41
4,006mBest
Peak Altitude
3,813m
2,659mBest
Base Altitude
2,422m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆Best
Value Rating
★☆☆☆☆
15m
Transfer Time
Best10m
Telluride Regional (TEX)
Nearest Airport
Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE)

Category Scores

Telluride
Aspen
Terrain Variety
8
10
Snow Reliability
9
8
Lift System
8
8
Family Friendliness
7
7
Apres-Ski
9
10
Off-Piste
9
9
Beginner Suitability
5
7
Intermediate Terrain
8
9
Advanced Terrain
9
9
Value for Money
2
1
Accommodation
9
10
Dining
9
10
Accessibility
5
9
Scenery & Charm
10
9
Ski School
8
9

The Verdict

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Telluride wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
3category wins
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Aspen wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
8category wins

Tied categories (4)

Lift SystemFamily FriendlinessOff-PisteAdvanced Terrain

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