GETTING AROUND
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elcome to Telluride and Mountain Village. Different in some ways, both share a love of community, the stunning beauty that surrounds us and the people, culture and activities that make this place special. First, there’s Telluride. A National Historic Landmark District that gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and fine-art galleries call home, Telluride proudly displays its mining-town heritage with colorful Victorian houses and charming, carefully preserved streets lined with clapboard and brick storefronts. Don’t let the town’s charms fool you, however. Telluride’s heritage is equal parts refinement and Wild West, complete with tales of bank robbers — Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank here — and hardscrabble miners. Perched above Telluride, amidst the Telluride Ski Resort, Mountain Village offers visitors and residents alike a more modern, lux feel in a European-style alpine setting. Incorporated in 1995, Mountain Village boasts luxury accommodation, state-of-the-art spas and sophisticated dining options, all the while surrounded by the towering peaks and stunning vistas of the San Juan Mountains. Linking these two communities is the Gondola. The only transportation system of its kind in North America, the “G” is free, pet friendly and handicap accessible, connecting Telluride and Mountain Village via a 13-minute ride. With breathtaking views and the uniqueness of the experience, we can promise the Gondola is one “commute” you will never forget.
Ryan Bonneau
Go to telluride.com/COVIDsafety for current Gondola protocols and information.
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A TELLURIDE STATION South Oak Street | Telluride 8,750 feet
B SAN SOPHIA STATION Mid-Mountain Access the resort’s trails, Allred’s Restaurant & Bar, Nature Center 10,500 feet
C MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION Mountain Village Center 9,545 feet
Due to Covid-19, only associated parties may ride together on the Gondola, so lines might be longer than usual. Please maintain distance between yourself and others while in line. Masks are required in line and in the cabins. For more on Covid-related measures when using the Gondola, see p. 20. For Gondola opening/closing dates and times, please visit townofmountainvillage.com/gondola.
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