Best of Vermont
Best Ski Resorts in Vermont 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Vermont are Killington Resort (107 km), Sugarbush Resort (80 km) and Okemo Mountain (70 km). The highest is Killington Resort, with runs from 1,278 m (4,193 ft); the biggest vertical is at Killington Resort (924 m); and Bolton Valley Resort has the largest share of easy terrain (41%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killington Resort | 1,278 m | 924 m | 107 km | 35% | source |
| Sugarbush Resort | 1,238 m | 783 m | 80 km | 17% | source |
| Okemo Mountain | 1,012 m | 660 m | 70 km | 36% | source |
| Stowe Mountain Resort | 1,112 m | 729 m | 67 km | 25% | source |
| Stratton Mountain Resort | 1,184 m | 643 m | 66 km | 38% | source |
| Mount Snow | 1,093 m | 502 m | 61 km | 19% | source |
| Smugglers' Notch Resort | 1,112 m | 772 m | 49 km | 20% | source |
| Jay Peak Resort | 1,167 m | 651 m | 41 km | 28% | source |
| Bolton Valley Resort | 950 m | 842 m | 32 km | 41% | source |
| Pico Mountain Resort | 1,203 m | 593 m | 31 km | 16% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Vermont
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Vermont.
Killington Resort: 1,278 m (4,193 ft) →Sugarbush Resort: 1,238 m (4,062 ft) →Pico Mountain Resort: 1,203 m (3,947 ft) →Stratton Mountain Resort: 1,184 m (3,885 ft) →Jay Peak Resort: 1,167 m (3,829 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Killington Resort: 924 m vertical →Bolton Valley Resort: 842 m vertical →Sugarbush Resort: 783 m vertical →Smugglers' Notch Resort: 772 m vertical →Stowe Mountain Resort: 729 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Bolton Valley Resort: 41% easy (32 km total) →The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain: 39% easy (23 km total) →Stratton Mountain Resort: 38% easy (66 km total) →Okemo Mountain: 36% easy (70 km total) →Killington Resort: 35% easy (107 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 14 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Vermont. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Vermont →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Vermont?
By mapped runs, Killington Resort, with about 107 km and 22 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Vermont?
Killington Resort, with mapped runs starting at about 1,278 m (4,193 ft).
Which Vermont ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Bolton Valley Resort (41% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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