Stratton

Stratton Mountain Road
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
800-787-2886
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A self-contained, condo-dependent resort community located in southern Vermont, Stratton caters to an upscale clientele that demands -- and is willing to pay -- for premier alpine amenities such as meticulously groomed slopes, super efficient lifts and a genuine faux Bavarian village. Stratton's alter ego is as a snowboarder's paradise: Jake Burton got his start here and his legacy is the resort's No. 1 terrain parks ranking -- for the 8th straight year -- by the readers of Ski magazine. If money isn't that much of an object and you don't insist upon that much of a challenge in terrain, Stratton can be counted on to deliver the goods in a seamless, reliable way.

MOUNTAIN INFO

Base elevation: 1,872 feet
Summit elevation: 3,875 feet
Vertical drop: 2,003 feet
Skiable acres: 600
Lifts: 14 (1 gondola, 4 detached 6s, 4 fixed quads, 1 triple chair, 1 double chair, 2 surface lifts, 2 magic carpets)
Trails: 92
Trail breakdown: 42 percent beginner, 31 percent intermediate, 27 percent advanced
Must-ski trail: Upper/Lower Kidderbrook
Snowmaking capability: 95 percent of skiable acres

HOURS

Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekends 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

PRICING

Weekdays: $69 adults, $60 ages 13-17, $54 ages 7-12
Weekends and holidays, $78 adults, $66 ages 13-17, $55 ages 7-12

Season pass
Adult standard pass $1,059

Rental rates
Boots, skis and poles, weekends/holidays $35 adult, $22 junior (ages 7-18); weekdays $31 adult, $19 junior

Lessons
Extensive ski school offerings, such as MagicTrax Learn to Ski for beginners (ages 7 and older), which includes two two-hour group lessons, Learning Park lift ticket, and full-day equipment rental for $98.

Special deals and packages
Early Access ticket allows you to get started 45 minutes before the general public. Midweek ski and stay packages begin at $59 per person per night.

OTHER SNOW ACTIVITIES

Snowboarding: Five terrain parks
Snowtubing: evenings, $18 for two hours
Cross-country skiing: adult trail pass $15, equipment rental $18
Snowmobile tours (50 minutes): $75 driver, $25 passenger; Saturday evenings only

FOR THE KIDS

Comprehensive ski school programs for the kids with Little Cub (ages 4-6) and Big Cub (7-12) beginners' programs and MagicTrax (7 and up); Teen Adventure (13-16) programs for more accomplished skiers. Full day $98.

ON-SITE LODGING

Three resort hotels -- the Liftline Lodge, the Long Trail House and the Inn at Stratton Mountain -- and six condo complexes offering studios to four-bedroom apartments

OFF-SITE LODGING

Wiley Inn: Sixteen rooms, some for couples, some for families and many with fireplaces in a restored 1835 country farmhouse 10 minutes from Stratton; hot tub, lounge and full country breakfast. 2759 Rte. 11, Peru, Vt.; 888-843-6600.

Alpenrose Inn: charming Austrian-style B&B with five single-bed rooms and three multi-bed suites in a village setting 10 miles from Stratton; full breakfast and outdoor hot tub. 261 Winhall Hollow Rd., Bondville, Vt.; 877-206-4343.

Bromley View Inn: 12 rooms and four suites in a modern inn conveniently located near the resort. 522 Rte. 30, Bondville; 877-633-0308.

Johnny Seesaw's: full-service country inn dating from the 1920s with 18 lodge rooms and family suites and four 2- to 10-person private cottages on 10 acres; superb on-site restaurant. 3574 Rte. 11, Peru; 800-424-CSAW.

The Chalet Motel: basic 43-unit one-level motel offering family accommodations 20 minutes from Stratton in the village of Manchester Center. 1875 Rte. 11/30, Manchester Center; 800-343-9900.

ON-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

In the village, there are several dining choices, including Mulligan's Green Door Pub, Mulberry St. Pasta & Pizza, Soup Man, Partridge in a Pantry Deli, Verde and Wired @ the Copper Cup, Luna Café on the Corner in Liftline Lodge Inn at Stratton, Bear Bottom Pub, Stone Chimney Grille

OFF-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

Johnny Seesaw's: atmospheric restored 1920s roadhouse with full-service dining, specializing in steaks, fish, and regional dishes. 3574 Rte. 11, Peru; 800-424-CSAW.

Out Back at Winhall River Inn: elegant dining featuring grilled seafood, steaks, and poultry; also on premises, a tavern serving lighter fare and the area's largest selection of tap beers. Route 30, Bondville; 802-297-3663.

Red Fox Inn: a 40-year Stratton dining staple serving moderately priced steak, fish, pork, and lamb dishes in a converted barn; famous for their apple pie. 103 Winhall Hollow Road, Bondville; 802-297-2488.

Asta's Swiss Restaurant: James Beard-honored chef Michel de Preux serves up Swiss and Swiss-influenced gourmet dinners in this cozy, casually sophisticated establishment. 3894 Main St., Route 30, Jamaica; 802-874-8000.

Three Mountain Inn Dining Room: elegant and pricey contemporary Vermont fresh cuisine served in an historic inn with wood-burning fireplaces, AAA four-diamond honoree. 3732 Main St., Route 30, Jamaica; 800-532-9399.

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