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Skiing in Vail

Skiing in Vail is Like Nothing On Earth. With more than 5,000 acres to explore, including the legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, Vail Mountain is a skiers paradise in the true sense of the word. Nearly 200 trails are split between beginner/intermediate terrain and advanced/expert terrain - giving skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels room to explore. Rising 3,450 feet from base to summit and topping out at 11,570 feet above sea level, Vail Mountain's elevation creates epic ski conditions year after year.

Two kids ski down a snowy slope with an instructor in the background, wearing colorful winter outfits among a frosty forest.

A row of colorful snowboards planted upright outside a ski lodge, with snowy mountains in the background and a crisp winter scene.

Ski Valet

Austria Haus Hotel guests enjoy complimentary, slope-side ski storage throughout their stay at the Vail Sports, located at Gondola One at the base of Vail Mountain.

Two gondola chairs glide over a snowy forest, suspended by cables, as tall evergreen trees dusted in snow rise beneath them.

Steps to the Slopes

Austria Haus is a quick walk through Vail Village to Gondola One.

A snowy mountain village with a chalet-style hotel, pine trees, and people strolling along a paved square under a partly cloudy sky.

Top Ski Hotel

Austria Haus has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Ski Hotels in Colorado by USA Today in both 2024 and 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of Vail’s most beloved boutique hotels. In addition, Austria Haus received a coveted placement in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards where it was ranked among the top hotels in Colorado and the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award— placing it among the most celebrated mountain properties in the country.