Breckenridge Ski Guide (2026/27): Season Dates, Epic Pass, Hotels, MICHELIN, Après & Getting There

The back story

Season 2026/27: Opens 6 Nov 2026 (breckenridge.com); spring skiing usually into May, conditions permitting · Ski area: Five peaks, 2,908 acres, 35 lifts, 187 trails; 40% above treeline · Top viewpoint: Peak 8 at 12,998 ft; the Imperial lift at 12,840 ft, North America’s highest · Passes: Epic Pass resort (breckenridge.com) · Lift company: Vail Resorts · Nearest airport: Denver (DEN), 90 miles, about 1 h 45 min by car

The back story

Breckenridge: the back story

Breckenridge·In depth

A gold camp of 1859, a town “left off the map”, Barney Ford’s Victorian house and a ski area that opened in 1961 above one of Colorado’s largest historic districts.

Explore View on map

Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Epic Pass resort, opens 6 Nov 2026

Breckenridge lift tickets and the Epic Pass

Breckenridge·Lift tickets and passes·€€€€

Breck is an Epic Pass resort; lift tickets are priced by date and the Epic Day Pass saves most against window prices.

Explore View on map
Five peaks, 2,908 acres, 35 lifts

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckenridge·Mountain·€€€€

Five peaks from a 9,600-foot base to 12,998 feet on Peak 8, with 40% of the terrain above the treeline.

Explore View on map
12,840 ft, North America’s highest

Imperial Express SuperChair

Breckenridge·Highest lift·€€€

North America’s highest lift, opening Breck’s high-alpine bowls at 12,840 feet.

Explore View on map
First-timers to experts

Breckenridge Ski & Snowboard School

Breckenridge·Ski school·€€€€

Group and private lessons, with first-timers aiming to ski a green run by their third lesson.

Explore View on map
Town to Peaks 7 and 8, no fare

BreckConnect Gondola

Breckenridge·Gondola·€

Eight-seat cabins from town to Peak 7 and Peak 8 without a fare; dogs are welcome too.

Explore View on map
3.5 miles back to town

Four O’Clock run

Breckenridge·Ski-to-town run·€€

Breck’s longest trail, 3.5 miles from the high mountain all the way down into town.

Explore View on map

Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The Fireside Inn and The Bivvi hostels, buses and the BreckConnect Gondola without a fare, Ski Hill Grill lunches and brewery taprooms. Mid-range: Beaver Run, Hotel Alpenrock and Gravity Haus by Peak 9, lunch at TenMile Station and après at the Gold Pan. Luxury: Ski-in, ski-out at the Grand Colorado on Peak 8, the Infinity and Soothe spas, and dinners at Rootstalk, Radicato and Ember.

Ski-in, ski-out at the base of Peak 8 · In depth

Grand Colorado on Peak 8

Breckenridge·Resort·€€€€

Ski-in, ski-out at the base of Peak 8, with Infinity Spa and its adults-only grotto, two aquatics areas with indoor/outdoor pools and a water slide, five private cinemas, Robbie’s Tavern and an ice rink.

Explore View on map
At the base of Peak 7 · In depth

Grand Lodge on Peak 7

Breckenridge·Resort·€€€€

Ski-in, ski-out by the Independence SuperChair at the base of Peak 7, with Soothe Spa and its grotto, indoor/outdoor and outdoor pools with a water slide, a Technogym fitness centre and Bar Down Tavern.

Explore View on map
Ski-in, ski-out at the base of Peak 9 · In depth

Beaver Run Resort

Breckenridge·Resort·€€€

A large resort on Peak 9 with its own Beaver Run SuperChair, The Spa at Beaver Run with soaking tubs and an oxygen bar, indoor/outdoor and outdoor pools with ten hot tubs, Spencer’s and a 24/7 arcade.

Explore View on map
At the base of Peak 9 · In depth

Hotel Alpenrock

Breckenridge·Hotel·€€€

A 205-room hotel at the base of Peak 9, about 650 ft from the Quicksilver SuperChair, with outdoor hot tubs in a courtyard, AdventureRock ski valet, Edwin, The Carter and Canary Speakeasy.

Explore View on map
Steps from Peak 9 and town · In depth

Gravity Haus Breck

Breckenridge·Hotel·€€€

An adventure hotel steps from Peak 9 and town, with a sauna and hot tubs, a full gym with classes, coworking, gear rentals and Cabin Juice café in the lobby.

Explore View on map
At the Quicksilver base of Peak 9 · In depth

The Village at Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Condo resort·€€€

Ski-in, ski-out condominiums at the Peak 9 base by the Quicksilver lift, with a heated indoor/outdoor pool with a children’s slide, three hot tubs and a soaking tub, a steam room and sauna, and a leisure centre.

Explore View on map
Above town, with 360-degree views · In depth

The Lodge at Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Lodge·€€€

A 57-room boutique lodge at 10,200 ft on a forested cliff above town, with outdoor hot tubs, a campfire spot, Traverse Restaurant & Bar and a shuttle into Breckenridge.

Explore View on map
Private and dorm rooms in town

Fireside Inn

Breckenridge·Inn and hostel·€

A friendly B&B-style inn in town with private and dorm-style rooms.

114 North French St., Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
Hot tub facing the Tenmile Range

The Bivvi Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Hostel·€

One of Breckenridge’s hippest hostels, with a hot tub looking over the Tenmile Range.

Explore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

Radicato

Breckenridge·Italian·€€€

“Mountain Italian” from Chefs Matt Vawter and Cameron Baker, just off Main Street.

137 S. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

Rootstalk

Breckenridge·Contemporary·€€€€

Chef Matt Vawter’s homey, seasonal American restaurant in a refurbished Victorian on Main Street.

207 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
New American, nearly two decades

Ember, Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Fine dining·€€€€

Breck’s stylish special-occasion spot, with bold New American cooking and famous martinis.

Explore View on map
A landmark downtown restaurant

Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon

Breckenridge·Steakhouse·€€€€

Aged beef and wild game in a landmark restaurant, with a saloon opening at 4pm.

109 Lincoln Ave., Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
Scratch kitchen near the ski base

Mi Casa

Breckenridge·Mexican·€€

A family-friendly Mexican scratch kitchen with signature cocktails near the base of the ski resort.

Explore View on map
Off Main Street

Cabin Juice

Breckenridge·Farm-to-table·€€

Farm-fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner just off Main Street.

Explore View on map
Breck’s largest on-mountain patio

TenMile Station

Breckenridge·Mountain restaurant·€€

Breakfast, lunch, grab-and-go and an outdoor barbecue atop the Quicksilver SuperChair on Peak 9.

Explore View on map
Atop Peak 9

The Overlook

Breckenridge·Mountain restaurant·€€€

Beautiful views and one of Breck’s most unusual dining experiences, reached from Beaver Run, Mercury or E-Chair.

Explore View on map
Top of the Independence SuperChair

Pioneer Crossing

Breckenridge·Mountain restaurant·€€

Lunch, grab-and-go and a full bar at the top of the Independence SuperChair on Peak 7.

Explore View on map
Base of Peak 9

The Maggie Kitchen & Tap House

Breckenridge·Mountain restaurant·€€

Breakfast, lunch and après at the base of Peak 9 by the Village, with a waffle shop inside.

Explore View on map
Base of Peak 8

Ski Hill Grill

Breckenridge·Base café·€

Quick, friendly service at the base of Peak 8: cafeteria, grab-and-go, outdoor BBQ and a coffee bar.

Explore View on map
A Breckenridge original

Molly Jack’s

Breckenridge·Comfort food·€€

Classic comfort food done right, from burgers and wings to happy-hour bites; family-friendly by day.

Explore View on map

Après-ski and bars

Pouring since 1879

The Gold Pan Saloon

Breckenridge·Historic saloon·€€

A 19th-century watering hole with a small but raucous dance floor, serving miners and skiers since 1879.

103 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
Tours and a mountainside tasting room

Breckenridge Distillery

Breckenridge·Distillery and bar·€€€

A mountainside tasting room and bar, with behind-the-scenes tours and tastings of its bourbon, vodka and gin.

Explore View on map
Three bars and a dance floor

Cecilia’s

Breckenridge·Nightclub·€€

Cici’s to regulars: three bars, a patio, a big dance floor and DJs late into the night.

520 South Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
Happy hour weekdays 2–5pm

Burke & Riley’s Irish Pub

Breckenridge·Irish pub·€€

A laid-back Irish pub on the third floor of La Cima Mall, with a fire-pit patio and fish and chips.

520 S. Main St., Unit 3P, Breckenridge, CO 80424Explore View on map
Original brewery and a La Cima taproom

Broken Compass Brewing

Breckenridge·Brewery taproom·€

A local brewery with its original taproom out on Airport Road and a new one at La Cima Mall.

Explore View on map

Shops

Gear and beer on Main Street

Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU)

Breckenridge·Ski shop and bar·€€€

A Main Street ski shop and bar in two side-by-side buildings, for world-class skis, bike service or a cold beer.

Explore View on map
Mountain fashion since 2013

Beloved Boutique

Breckenridge·Women’s fashion·€€€

Thoughtfully curated mountain fashion: sweaters, tees, denim, boots and accessories.

Explore View on map
Made in Breckenridge

Fresh Soap Company

Breckenridge·Handmade soaps·€€

Handcrafted bath bombs, soaps and bath salts made in Breckenridge with organic oils.

Explore View on map
Generationally women-owned

Marigold’s Farmhouse Funk & Junk

Breckenridge·Antiques and gifts·€€

Antique and homeware finds beside vintage and handmade jewellery, clothing, candles and souvenirs.

Explore View on map
Downstairs in Town Square Mall

Goods, Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Outdoor brands·€€€

Well-known mountain brands at a locally owned shop tucked downstairs on North Main Street.

Explore View on map

Spas and wellness

At the base of Peak 8

Infinity Spa, Grand Colorado on Peak 8

Breckenridge·Resort spa·€€€€

The Grand Colorado’s spa, beside its pools and adults-only relaxation area.

Explore View on map
With a grotto at Peak 7

Soothe Spa & Grotto, Grand Lodge on Peak 7

Breckenridge·Resort spa·€€€€

The Grand Lodge’s spa and grotto at the base of Peak 7.

Explore View on map
Indoor and outdoor hot tubs

Breckenridge Recreation Center

Breckenridge·Public pools·€

A soak in indoor and outdoor hot tubs for the day, if your lodging has none.

Explore View on map
Hot tubs, steam room and sauna

Pools and steam room, The Village at Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Resort pools·€€

Four renovated hot tubs, a leisure pool, steam room and sauna for guests at the Quicksilver base.

Explore View on map
Six outdoor hot tubs at Peak 9

Hot tubs at Beaver Run

Breckenridge·Resort hot tubs·€€

Six outdoor hot tubs with a view at the base of Peak 9.

Explore View on map

Getting there

Denver 90 miles, about 1¾ hours

Getting to Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Getting there

Breckenridge is 90 miles west of Denver, about 1 hour 45 minutes from Denver International; once here, the buses and gondola have no fare.

Explore View on map
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car

Denver International Airport (DEN), for Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Airport·€€

The main gateway for Breck, about 1 hour 45 minutes away by car and 2–2½ hours by shuttle.

Explore View on map
Denver to Breck Station from $49

Epic Mountain Express, Breckenridge

Breckenridge·Airport shuttle·€€

Shuttles from Denver to Breck Station and door-to-door, 2–2½ hours, with savings for Epic Pass holders.

Explore View on map
Town buses with no fare

Breck town buses and Main Street Trolley

Breckenridge·Town bus·€

The town and ski resort’s shared bus network, with the Main Street Trolley downtown, all without a fare.

Explore View on map
Summit County buses with no fare

Summit Stage

Breckenridge·County bus·€

Summit County’s bus system without a fare, linking Breckenridge with Frisco, Copper Mountain, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.

Explore View on map

Property: the neighbourhoods

One of Colorado’s largest historic districts

Historic Main Street

Breckenridge·Neighbourhood

Eight blocks of Victorian storefronts and homes, the heart of the 1859 gold town.

Explore View on map
Ski-in, ski-out with the gondola

Peak 8 base

Breckenridge·Neighbourhood

The base of Peak 8, with the Grand Colorado, the Ski Hill Grill and the BreckConnect Gondola from town.

Explore View on map
Mountainside residences

Peak 7 base

Breckenridge·Neighbourhood

The quieter base of Peak 7, with the Grand Lodge and gondola stop.

Explore View on map
Where town meets the slopes

Peak 9 and the Quicksilver base

Breckenridge·Neighbourhood

The Peak 9 base by the Village, close to downtown, with Beaver Run and Hotel Alpenrock.

Explore View on map
Above town, facing the Tenmile Range

Boreas Pass Road

Breckenridge·Neighbourhood

A peaceful setting above town towards Boreas Pass, with wide views of the Tenmile Range.

Explore View on map