About Vail

Breathe Hard. Or Just Breathe.

From rock climbing to deep tissue massages, there’s something here for everyone.
Located just 100 miles west of Denver, Vail is a showcase for Rocky Mountain beauty, adventure and retreat. Vail Mountain rises to 11,570 feet and boasts 5,289 skiable acres and 33 ski lifts, including two gondolas. Beyond skiing, the mountains offer four seasons of outdoor fun, including hiking, biking, rafting, fly-fishing, golf, tennis, snowmobiling and more.

Vail Residences at Cascade Village is uniquely positioned alongside Gore Creek in Cascade Village. Covering over 118 pristine acres, Cascade Village is conveniently located a quarter mile west of Lionshead Village and within close proximity to all the action and adventure that makes Vail so unique. With the perfect location on the banks of the Gold-Medal fly-fishing waters of Gore Creek, this mountain resort near Vail and Cascade Village provides the ultimate vacation experience.

LIMITLESS ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU.

Vail is the crown jewel of the Vail Resorts Epic collection, featuring 2 entertainment villages at the base of the mountain with access to Vail’s wide variety of terrain, back bowls, and 5,289 skiable acres. Paired with pristine conditions, skiing Vail is truly like no mountain you’ve experienced before.

Thanks to the magical combination of averaging more than 300+ days of sunshine and 370+ inches of snow each year, plus majestic, only-in-Vail views of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch mountain ranges, the phrase "Like nothing on Earth" comes to life before your very eyes.

NATURE AND NURTURE GO HAND IN HAND IN VAIL.

The town is an inviting place to shop, dine, explore art galleries and pamper yourself. Vail is also home to annual events, such as a food and wine festival, the World Alpine Ski Championships, the GoPro Games, a renowned Fourth of July event and summer music and dance festivals.

Other local attractions include the Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail Nature Center and Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame.
Coming for a week or more? Consider buying a multi day pass - it discounts lift ticket daily price.

TERRAIN

Total Skiable Terrain: 5,289 Acres (2,141 H)
Front Side: 1,627 Acres
Back Bowls: 3,017 Acres
Blue Sky Basin: 645 Acres
Beginner Terrain: 18%
Intermediate Terrain: 29%
Advanced/Expert Terrain: 53%
Longest Run: Riva Ridge - 4 miles (6.4 KM)
Total # of Named Runs: 195
Average Annual Snowfall: 354 inches (899 CM)

ELEVATION

Base Elevation: 8,120 Feet (2,454 M)
Mid-Elevation: 10,250 Feet (3,125 M)
Peak Elevation: 11,570 Feet (3,527 M)
Vertical Rise: 3,450 Feet (1,052 M)

WEATHER

Vail Valley is sunny about 300 days a year and averages around 300 inches of snowfall per year, much of it powder perfect! Summer temperatures peak at about 78 degrees.

VAIL HISTORY

The Town of Vail, founded in 1966, may be a mere baby boomer, but the area has a long history as a hunting ground and summer residence of the Ute Indians—who called these majestic peaks “The Shining Mountains.” Later, settlers mined and ranched the area, and during World War II, it was very close to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division in Camp Hale between Vail and Leadville, training skiers and mountaineers for combat in the Italian Alps. After the war, one of those veterans, Peter Seibert, returned to establish Vail, modeled after the charming Alpine villages in the European Alps.

DIRECTIONS

Getting here is easy! Our vacation rentals and condos in Vail are a convenient 35 minute drive from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) or less than 2 hours from Denver International Airport (DEN).

From DIA - Take I-70 West. Exit 176 (main Vail). At end of ramp, enter roundabout and go to the left under the Interstate. Enter the 2nd roundabout and turn right onto South Frontage Road (toward Lionshead). Follow the frontage road signs that direct you to the ‘Cascade Village.' The resort is approximately 1.75 miles on the left.
From Eagle County Airport - Take I-70 East for approximately 30 minutes. Exit 173 (West Vail). Enter roundabout and follow signs to South Frontage Road/Vail Village/Lionshead. Follow the frontage road signs that direct you to the ‘Cascade Village.' The resort is located one mile on the right.

Planning to travel the I-70 corridor? Visit Go I-70 for the latest traffic information and road conditions. COLORADO'S TRACTION LAW and PASSENGER VEHICLE CHAIN LAW

To ensure safe travel on I-70 during the winter, CDOT will implement a Traction Law. Under a Traction Law, motorists will need to have either snow tires, tires with mud/snow (M/S) designation, or a four-wheel drive vehicle - all tires must have a minimum one-eight inch tread.
During severe winter storms, CDOT will implement a Passenger Vehicle Chain Law. Under this law, every vehicle is required to have chains or an alternative traction device.
Motorists driving with inadequate equipment during either of these laws could be fined.
Facts on Traction and Passenger Vehicle Laws
Chain Up Tips for Passenger Vehicles

TRANSPORTATION:

VAIL AIR TRANSPORTATION

Eagle County Regional Airport - Offers non-stop service from several major cities.
Denver International Airport - Makes Vail easily accessible from originating cities worldwide

VAIL GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle from Vail Residences at Cascade Village Condominium Resort to Vail and Lionshead, running in a continuous loop every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week
Airport shuttles from Denver International and Eagle County airports
Free Town of Vail buses run regularly between the eastern end of Vail Village and the western end of Lionshead
Private Taxi service 24 hours a day
Limousine service available

FROM DENVER AND EAGLE AIRPORTS

Colorado Mountain Express provides shared ride shuttle service from Denver International, Aspen and Eagle County Airports to many Colorado mountain locations including Aspen, Snowmass Village, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail and Beaver Creek. EME's fleet of 250 vehicles includes 10 passenger vans, 12 Passenger Mercedes Benz Sprinter® vans and 5 passenger 4-wheel drive luxury SUVs.

For guests seeking the most convenient and personalized travel services choose EME Premier offering the finest in luxurious ground transportation.

To book your ground transportation services to our condos near Vail Village click here, or call 1.800.525.6363 for more information.

TRANSPORTATION AROUND VAIL

The Town of Vail provides complimentary public transportation between East and West Vail, stopping in both Lionshead and Vail Villages.

Eagle County Transportation provides buses between Eagle, Minturn, Vail and Avon that also stop at Beaver Creek ski area. In the winter season they run every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30 minutes into the early hours of the morning; in the summer season they run every 30 minutes throughout the day and every hour into the late evening.

There is also a Village Shuttle with multiple routes around Cascade Village. Please inquire at the front desk of your property for more information regarding schedules and routes.

Ride Taxi is a local taxi service. C lick here for more details.

Vail Limo Services provides luxury vans and SUVs, and provides both local transport and transport to Denver International Airport. Click here for more details.

PARKING

All Vail Residences units offer complimentary parking for 1 car. Some unit types offer parking for multiple cars, including our private residences.

Additional valet vehicle parking can be purchased for $50 per vehicle / per night.