Vail Piste Map Download
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The Skiers' Guide to Vail

Top Rated for
4.68 (96 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.53 (86 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.52 (88 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.52 (22 Ratings)
Snowboarders
4.51 (57 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.50 (25 Ratings)
Intermediates
Beginner 23%
Intermediate 35%
Advanced 40%
Expert 2%
Overall Rating
4.35
From 96 Reviews
275
Total Runs
8120
Bottom Elevation
11570
Top Elevation
5289
Skiable Terrain

Vail Piste Map

Grab the official Vail ski resort map to navigate one of North America's most expansive ski areas, with 275 runs spread across seven legendary Back Bowls. The trail map covers terrain from 2,475m to 3,527m, accessed by 21 lifts including 2 gondolas and 19 chairlifts. With 63 beginner runs, 96 intermediate trails, and 110 advanced pistes, you'll want to download it before you go to plan your day across this sprawling resort.

piste map for Vail

Best Runs in Vail

  • Born Free (Green): A mellow, wide cruiser running from Mid-Vail down to Lionshead, ideal for building confidence on easy terrain.

  • Swingsville (Green): A long, gentle trail winding through the trees from Eagle's Nest, perfect for first-timers wanting to experience the full mountain descent.

  • Simba (Blue): A wide, perfectly groomed intermediate run from Eagle's Nest with consistent pitch, brilliant for carving練習 and building rhythm.

  • Cappuccino (Blue): A scenic tree-lined cruise through Blue Sky Basin offering excellent snow quality and a quieter, more relaxed vibe.

  • Dealer's Choice (Blue): A fun, rolling intermediate trail with varied terrain that keeps things interesting without overwhelming progressing skiers.

  • Avanti (Blue): A sweeping cruiser from the top of Game Creek Bowl with stunning views and consistent gradient, perfect for intermediate confidence-building.

  • Blue Ox (Black): A genuinely steep mogul run right under Chair 5 that's visible from the base, offering a proper technical challenge with consistent bumps.

  • Prima (Black): The famous cornice run offering a thrilling entry and sustained pitch down the front face, perfect for advanced skiers wanting exposure and steeps.

  • Highline (Black): An iconic, steep groomer cutting directly down the front side with fall-line skiing and fantastic carving when freshly pisted.

  • Forever (Double Black Diamond): A long, relentless mogul field dropping from the top of Chair 6, demanding stamina and technical skill throughout.

  • Seldom (Double Black Diamond): A tight, tree-filled chute in Blue Sky Basin with natural features and variable terrain that rewards confident expert skiers.