Ember Coast
A heated gondola cabin rising over the Vail Valley

Comfortable and inclusive

The high alpine, gently reached.

The Vail Valley is unusually well set up for travelers who need step-free, adaptive options without sacrificing polish.

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Heated gondolas at Vail Village and Lionshead offer smooth, lift-served access to mountain-top dining and viewpoints with no hiking required, and the resorts' adaptive ski programs pair trained instructors with specialized equipment.

Choose a ground-floor residence with roll-in amenities at the Four Seasons or The Hythe, both with ski valet and elevator access throughout.

We confirm the details that matter.

Paved recreation paths along Gore Creek and Vail Pass make for easy, scenic strolls or hand-cycle outings, and most fine-dining rooms, from Splendido to Sweet Basil, accommodate accessibility needs with advance notice. We verify each ahead so the day is simply easy.

What’s inside

  • Heated village gondolas with no hiking required
  • Adaptive ski programs with trained instructors and equipment
  • A ground-floor Four Seasons or Hythe residence with roll-in amenities
  • Paved Gore Creek and Vail Pass rec paths for easy strolls
  • Confirmed accessible tables from Splendido to Sweet Basil

A sample rhythm

  1. 01

    Easy arrival

    Accessible transport and a confirmed ground-floor residence.

  2. 02

    Grandeur by gondola

    A heated gondola to mountain-top views and dining, no hike.

  3. 03

    Adaptive slopes

    A session with the adaptive ski program at your own pace.

  4. 04

    Creekside and table

    A paved Gore Creek stroll and a confirmed accessible dinner.

The Vailwe’d build in

The pieces that fit this trip.

The grand views

Heated gondolas and Continental Divide drives.

Vail's biggest scenery comes easily, by heated gondola to mid-mountain or by car over the Continental Divide and into Glenwood Canyon.

Heated gondola

Vail Village

Gondola One Scenic Rides

A fast, heated gondola from Vail Village to mid-mountain, offering sunset rides and easy access to high-alpine trails.

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Ridge-top views

Lionshead

Eagle Bahn Gondola Scenic Rides

A scenic gondola from Lionshead to Adventure Ridge, with panoramic Gore Range views, dining, and summer activities at the top.

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10,600-ft crossing

Vail Pass

Vail Pass

A dramatic Continental Divide highway crossing with a paved rec path, overlooks, and prime fall-color and wildlife viewing.

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River-canyon

West of Vail

Glenwood Canyon and Hanging Lake Drive

A breathtaking I-70 canyon drive west of Vail along the Colorado River, gateway to the famed Hanging Lake trail.

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High-alpine drive

Leadville / Minturn

Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway

A spectacular mountain byway over high passes near the headwaters of the Arkansas and Eagle rivers, past Colorado's tallest peaks.

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Iconic peaks

Aspen day trip

Maroon Bells Day Trip

A classic day excursion over Independence Pass to the most-photographed peaks in North America, mirrored in Maroon Lake.

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Where to stay

Two villages, one polished alpine standard.

Vail keeps its best lodges close to the lifts, from the Bavarian heart of Vail Village to the timber-and-stone hideaways above Beaver Creek.

Iconic

Vail Village

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

A polished alpine flagship steps from the Vail Village gondola, pairing ski valet and a heated pool with the brand's signature service.

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Family-owned grandeur

Vail Village

Sonnenalp Hotel

A warm, family-run Bavarian-style resort famed for its spa, fireside lounges, and a creekside location that has anchored Vail for generations.

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Boutique luxury

Vail Village

The Sebastian - Vail

A design-led, art-rich hotel with the Frost Bar, Bloom Spa, and a ski concierge, set right on Gore Creek in the heart of the village.

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Ski-in/ski-out

Lionshead

The Arrabelle at Vail Square

A RockResorts landmark at the base of the Eagle Bahn gondola, with a rooftop pool, an ice rink, and old-world European elegance.

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Iconic

Bachelor Gulch

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

A grand log-and-stone lodge on Beaver Creek's slopes, with a renowned spa, ski access, and impeccable service.

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Five-star

Beaver Creek Village

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

A slope-side anchor of Beaver Creek Village with the Allegria Spa, fire pits, and ski-beach access just off the village plaza.

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On the mountain

Seven Back Bowls and impeccable grooming.

Vail's legendary Back Bowls and Beaver Creek's flawless corduroy sit side by side, with premier schools and backcountry guides to match.

Iconic

Vail

Vail Mountain

One of North America's largest ski mountains, celebrated for its 7 legendary Back Bowls and the Blue Sky Basin terrain.

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Family-first

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Resort

A refined, less-crowded resort with three villages, world-class grooming, and a famous afternoon cookie tradition.

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Premier lessons

Vail

Vail Ski and Snowboard School

Vail's official school offering private and group lessons, women's clinics, and kids' programs across all ability levels.

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All-ages

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Ski and Ride School

The resort's official instruction program, known for excellent children's terrain and patient, expert coaching.

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Backcountry

Vail Valley

Paragon Guides

A long-running AMGA guide service for backcountry skiing, hut-to-hut tours, and ski mountaineering across the Vail Valley.

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Private transfers

Denver to Vail

Epic Mountain Express

The valley's established shuttle and private SUV service connecting Denver International Airport with Vail and Beaver Creek.

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Where to eat

Forty years of New American, and a sleigh to dinner.

Vail's tables run from a 1977 institution and refined French rooms to a multi-course mountain feast reached by horse-drawn sleigh.

Iconic

Vail Village

Sweet Basil

A Vail institution since 1977 serving inventive, seasonal New American plates with one of the valley's deepest wine lists.

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Celebrity chef

Vail Village

Matsuhisa Vail

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's celebrated Japanese-Peruvian cooking and sushi in a sleek village space, a magnet for serious diners.

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Refined French

Vail Village

La Tour

A village-center French restaurant from chef Paul Ferzacca, pairing classic technique and Colorado ingredients with an award-winning cellar.

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Special occasion

Beaver Creek

Splendido at the Chateau

Beaver Creek's grand fine-dining room, known for refined contemporary American cuisine, live piano, and a celebratory setting.

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Romantic

Beaver Creek

Mirabelle Restaurant at Beaver Creek

Chef Daniel Joly's intimate Belgian-French dining in an 1890s homestead at the base of Beaver Creek, a longtime romantic favorite.

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Sleigh-ride dinner

Beaver Creek

Beano's Cabin

A multi-course mountainside dinner reached by horse-drawn sleigh, or 4x4 in summer, one of the valley's signature occasions.

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Golden sunset light shimmering on the sea

Accessible Luxury Travel

Let’s design it around you.

Share what you can already picture. A concierge fills in everything still open and sends back a plan, not a quote.

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