Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley lies 1 mi southwest of Taos Ski Valley. The first to add nearby is Wheeler Peak, at 2.4 mi. For the coldest days, look to January, February, November and December (31–38°F highs).
A ski area, 1 mi southwest of Taos Ski Valley
2,468 feet of vertical
103 runs and 14 lifts. That’s more vertical than 83% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°. When to go ↓
Taos Ski Valley is the nearest base
Taos Ski Valley is 1 miles northeast, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
The year’s weather
This is the year’s weather near Taos Ski Valley.
Towns to stay in near Taos Ski Valley
The first towns with rooms are Red River (36) and Taos Ski Valley (10).
Red River
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
538 people · 51% vacation homes
9 mi north of Taos Ski Valley
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Taos Ski Valley | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River 51% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 36 11 hotels · 1 motel · 20 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 538 | $428K | — |
| Taos Ski Valley 83% vacation homes | 1 mi northeast | — | 10 7 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 81 | $369K | — |
| Taos | 15 mi southwest | 25 min | 39 20 hotels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 6,526 | $446K | D− |
| Eagle Nest 47% vacation homes | 11 mi east | 15 min | 13 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 321 | $301K | — |
| Angel Fire 71% vacation homes | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 22 11 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 1,170 | $547K | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 8 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,112 | $604K | — |
| Ranchos de Taos | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,536 | $350K | — |
| Questa | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 1,809 | $234K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Other well-known places within 68 miles.
12 mi MountainWheeler Peak29 mi Ski areaRed River Ski Area85 runs · 1,629 ft vertical
67 mi Scenic railwayCumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad318 mi Ski areaAngel Fire Resort101 runs · 2,205 ft vertical
67 mi MuseumGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
35 mi National forestCarson National Forest
52 mi National MonumentFort Union National Monument8K visitors a year
58 mi Ski areaSki Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q3855588 runs · 1,753 ft verticalPhoto credits
Wheeler Peak: Davishan99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, California, CC BY 2.0 · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 · Carson National Forest: David Herrera from Albuquerque, NM, Bernalillo, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Union National Monument: en:User:Nationalparks (Talk), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ski Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q38555: Ybratcher, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know about Taos Ski Valley
What town is Taos Ski Valley near?
Taos Ski Valley, NM, about 1 miles northeast.
What is the closest airport to Taos Ski Valley?
Taos Regional (TSM), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 125 miles.
Where should I stay near Taos Ski Valley?
Red River (9 mi, 36 places to stay), Taos Ski Valley (1 mi, 10 places to stay) and Taos (15 mi, 39 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.