Telluride & Mountain Village Guest Services & Local Recreation
We have compiled a list of services you may find useful during your visit to Mont Maison and Telluride.
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Mont Maison provides mid-week housekeeping services. If you have special housekeeping or equipment repair needs during your visit please contact Snowy Peaks @ 970-728-1712.
Please note that the “Guest Instruction” menu option on this website provides detailed instructions on operating the many amenities and equipment features throughout the Mont Maison residence.
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Free Shuttle
Mountain Village
Dial-A-Ride is a free shuttle service to and from most points within Mountain Village.
• Hours: 7 AM – Midnight
• FREE transportation is available for anyone within Mountain Village. However, they do not provide service to Village Court Apartments,
Big Billies, Telluride Apartments, The Bear Creek Lodge or the Mountain
Lodge.
• First-come, first-serve. No reservations.
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Be ready when the shuttle arrives. Maximum wait time is 3 minutes.
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When calling you must know: # of riders, telephone number, pick-up &
drop-off locations
Contact: 970-728-8888
Telluride
The town of Telluride operates the Galloping Goose free bus service. There are 4 routes operating on summer and winter schedules:
• Town of Telluride loop runs throughout the town including drop-off and
pick-up at the Gondola. 7 days a week from 7 AM – 9 PM.
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Lawson Hill service to homes and businesses in Lawson Hill.
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Down Valley service to and from Placerville and stops in between.
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Norwood shuttle to and from Norwood only (there is a small fare for the
Norwood shuttle).
For more information or to check the Galloping Goose schedule:
Contact: 970-728-5700
Website: www.telluride-co.gov/index.aspx?page=57
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Free Gondola
The gondola spans 2.5 miles and offers free transportation from the Mountain Village Core (Station Mountain Village) to Allred’s Restaurant,
at the top of the mountain (Station St. Sophia), and continuing to the town of Telluride (Station Telluride). A second gondola system connects the Mountain
Village Core with the Mountain Village parking garage (Station Village Parking).
• Open 275 day/year. Closed spring off-season and fall off-season.
• Hours: 7 AM – Midnight
• Riding times:
o Station Mountain Village to Station St. Sophia is 4.7 minutes
o Station St. Sophia to Station Telluride is 6.2 minutes
o Station Mountain Village to Station Village Parking is 1.2 minutes
• Eliminates noise and air pollution, congested parking lots, and the need to drive.
• Provides clean, smooth, quiet, free and visually spectacular transportation. Low profile towers at or below tree line minimize the visual impact of the gondolas.
• 59 eight-passenger cabins equals about one cabin per minute with a total hourly capacity of 930 people per hour between towns in both directions.
Website: www.telluride-co.gov/index.aspx?page=58
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Concierge Services
Mountain Air Concierge offers exclusive concierge services for the Telluride Region by local residents Brooke Huff and Tara Admire. Their services are reasonably priced and include
event planning, reservations, baby bundles, holiday preparation & shopping, lunch, dinner, & grocery delivery, pickup & delivery, and special activities from glider rides, horseback riding,
heli-skiing, hot air balloon rides, private chefs, spa packages, or hiring a professional photographer.
Contact: Brooke Huff - 970.708.3958 brooke@mountainairconcierge.com
Tara Admire - 970.708.1272 tara@mountainairconcierge.com
Website: mountainairconcierge.com
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Ground Transportation & Limousine
Telluride Express offers ground transportation to all area airports including Telluride, Durango, Montrose, Cortez, Gunnison, and Grand Junction. In addition,
Telluride Express also offers the personalized service of private chartered suburbans, express vans, mini coaches and motor coaches.
Contact: 970-728-6000 or 888-212-TAXI info@tellurideexpress.com
Website: www.tellurideexpress.com
Alpine Luxury Limo offers reservations only, private door-to-door
transportation including ground airport transportation, taxi service, limousine and scenic tours.
Contact: 970-728-8750
Website: alpineluxurylimo.com
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Spa & Massage
The Spa at the Peaks Resort in Mountain Village is a full service spa featuring:
• Massages and Body Treatments: Signature Golden Door and classic European methods, along with treatments inspired by the surrounding mountain region. Relaxation is enhanced
within 32 treatment rooms, each with hardwood floors and delicate wall fixtures that provide soft lighting and evoke a sense of tranquility.
• Facials and Skincare: A variety of treatments catering specifically to specialized skin type or concern, including aging, dryness, acne and sun sensitivity.
• Salon: A full-service salon offering nail care, make-up application, hair styling, waxing, men’s services and salon packages.
• Fitness & Wellness Classes: Yoga, Pilates and meditation, along with high-energy classes such as spinning and aerobics take place within new and updated movement studios.
• Spa Packages: Enjoy full or half-day packages for healthy lifestyles and spiritual renewal.
• Spa Activities: Telluride’s breathtaking setting inspires outdoor activity such as snowshoeing and power walks – all arranged through our spa concierge.
• Base Camp: Entertaining activities for younger guests ages 12 weeks to 5 years old, featuring a full nursery, lots of toys and a safe environment to explore.
Contact: 970-728-2590
Website: www.thepeaksresort.com/spa/
Atmosphere Day Spa offers massage, facial and body treatments and is located at the base of the Gondola in Telluride.
Contact: 970-728-0630
Website: www.telluridespa.com
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Exercise, Yoga, Pilates
In addition to exercise, yoga and pilates offered at Golden Door Spa, Telluride offers several other options.
• Gym: Telluride Fitness Center is located at the base of Lift 7 at the west end of Telluride. 970-728-3224, www.telluridefitnesscenter.com
• Yoga: Telluride Yoga Center is located in Telluride at 250 W. Colorado Ave. 970-729-1673, www.tellurideyoga.com
• Pilates: Telluride Pilates Center is located in Telluride at 307 E. Colorado Ave. 970-728-5003, www.telluridepilatescenter.com
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Nanny Services
Annie’s Nannies of Telluride is a licensed and fully insured babysitting service available hourly, daily and weekly.
Contact: 970-728-2991 hollis@annies-nannies.com
Website: www.annies-nannies.com
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Delivery Service – Grocery, Liquor, Take-out, Party Trays, more
Telluride Delivers offers grocery, liquor, and restaurant take-out delivery service in the Telluride and Mountain Village areas. Telluride Liquors also offers
a selection of party trays delivered to your door. Visit their website to place your order. Services include:
• Grocery delivery
• Liquor delivery
• Restaurant take-out delivery
• General courier service
• Christmas tree delivery & set-up
• Pre-cooked lunch/dinner delivery
• Rental car delivery & pick-up
• Prescription delivery
• Baggage delivery
• Flower delivery
Contact: telluridedelivers@yahoo.com
Website: www.telluridedelivers.com
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Self-catering – Pre-made Meals
Megan Langford, private chef, offers home delivery of prepared meals. Orders must be received at least 72 hours in advance.
Contact: 970-728-1748 megan@montrose.net
Website: www.telluridedelivers.com/megan.htm
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Car Rental
The entire Town of Telluride is accessible by foot with free shuttle bus service available. Transportation between the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village is provided via the free gondola service while the town of Mountain Village offers free transportation via the Dial-A-Ride shuttle service. However, if you wish to visit sites beyond the two towns or provide your own transportation to and from the airport and/or around town, there are several car rental options, including Telluride’s own 2 and 4 passenger environmentally-friendly electric vehicles for rent by Go Green which includes free parking in town.
Telluride & Region
• Dollar 970-369-0020 or 800-800-4000
• Go Green (electric cars) 970-708-4023 www.gogreentelluride.com
• San Miguel County Store (4x4 only) 970-728-6404
Telluride Regional Airport
• Budget 970-728-4642 or 800-527-0700
• Alamo 970-728-9380 or 800-227-7368
• National 970-728-9380 or 800-227-7368
Montrose Regional Airport
• Budget 970-249-6083 or 800-221-2419
• Dollar 970-249-3770 or 800-800-4000
• Thrifty 970-249-8741 or 800-367-2277
• National 970-252-8898 or 800-227-7368
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Private Jet Travel
Telluride’s airport is capable of handling any size charter jet. To charter a jet:
Air Denver: 800-333-4057
Website: www.airden.com
Stratos Jet Charter: 888-478-5313
Website: www.stratosjets.com/jet-charter-airports/COLORADO/TELLURIDE-RGNL
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On Mountain Video
Mountain Video Productions will create a movie documenting your adventure in Telluride including music and a scenic introduction of the area.
Contact: Andy Krueger 970-728-7008 or 970-708-9797
Website: www.mountainvideoproductions.com
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Children's Programs
Telluride is family-friendly and offers a broad range of activities for kids and the whole family.
Summer Camp and Adventure Programs
• Telluride Kid’s Camp (ages 4-12 years) is located in Mountain Village and offers daily field trips to interesting places that are intriguing to children,
such as hiking, fishing, bouldering, swimming or seeking the freedom to run, play, explore and meet new friends. Operated by Telski, ski instructors who teach children in
winter form this experienced day camp staff. Drop off children by 9:00 am at the Children’s Ski School in the Mountain Village Core.
Telluride Summer Daycare (2 months-3 years) is located in Mountain Village and is also operated by Telski. Open Tuesday-Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM. Reservations required.
Contact: 800-778-8581
• Telluride Academy (ages 4-17 years) is a non-profit organization providing children and teens with enriching, experiential programs that span the globe. Teaching compassion
and creative learning, responsible choices and environmental stewardship, these popular summer camps will fulfill the imagination of children and teens who crave new adventures from
theatre and nature to rock climbing and golf.
Contact: 970-728-5311
Website: www.tellurideacademy.com/pageinpage/home.cfm
• St. Sophia Nature Center is located at the top of the Gondola and offers free, hands-on introduction to the great outdoors including children’s nature activities, special
educational environmental programs, and interpretive hikes. Open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Contact: 970-728-7360
Website: www.tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/summer/nature-center.aspx
• Rock climbing at Adventure Rock is a giant man-made boulder with climbing routes for all ages and abilities. Adventure Rock is free and open to the public and is located in the
Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village.
Contact: 970-728-6481
Website: www.mountain-village.co.us/index.aspx?NID=276
• Telluride Town Park offers a variety of activities and facilities for kids and the whole family and is located at the east end of the town of Telluride and is serviced by
Telluride’s Galloping Goose free shuttle bus service.
o Outdoor swimming pool
o Kid’s fishing pond (12 and under)
o Basketball court
o Tennis courts
o Skateboard park (bikes without pegs allowed)
o Sand volleyball courts
o Imagination station playground
o 9-hole disc golf course
o 4 multi-purpose ball fields
Contact: 970-728-2173
Website: www.telluride-co.gov/index.aspx?page=45
Winter Activities
• Children’s Ski & Snowboard School (ages 3-12 years) is open to children of all abilities. Rentals are available with lessons and snowboarding lessons are offered
to children of all abilities ages 7-12 years. Operated by Telski located in the Mountain Village Core. Sign-up is from 8:30-9:30 AM and pick-up is at 3 PM at the base of Lift 4.
Contact: 970-728-7545
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/kids-lessons.aspx
• Mountain Village Nursery (ages 2 months-3 years) provides skilled childcare professionals in the Mountain Village Activity Center daily from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Reservations
are required.
Contact: 970-728-7531
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/Tellski/info/nursery.aspx
• Mountain Village Ice Skating Pond offers free skating during the winter with skate rental available at Boot Doctors.
Contact: 970-728-8954
Website: www.bootdoctors.com/telluride.html
• Telluride Town Park is located on the east end of the town of Telluride and offers an indoor and an outdoor ice skating rink, sledding & tubing on Firecracker Hill, and cross-country
skiing during the winter months.
Contact: 970-728-2173 Town Park
970-728-1144 Nordic Center @ Town Park
Website: www.telluride-co.gov/index.aspx?page=46
• Kid’s Snowshoe Adventures by Telluride Adventures lets you drop the kids off for guided tours specializing in sledding, snowman-building, and cocoa drinking, designed to give
kids an experience in the natural world that they will never forget.
Contact: 970-728-4101
Website: tellurideadventures.com/winter_snowshoeing.htm
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Winter Recreational Activities
• Ski Instruction is available for all ages and abilities including adult group lessons and private lessons for skiing, snowboard, and telemark skiing. Reservations are
highly recommended.
Contact: 970-728-7414
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/ski-snowboard-school.aspx
• Skiing & Lift Tickets are available at ticket windows at the base of Lift 4 in Mountain Village, the Gondola in Telluride, and online. Purchase tickets online 7 days in advance
for a 15% discount.
Contact: 970-728-7507
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/tickets-passes.aspx
• Ski & Clothing Rental is available at a number of locations in Telluride and Mountain Village.
o Paragon Ski & Sport has 3 locations in Telluride and Mountain Village.
Mountain Village Core: 970-728-4525
Telluride @ Gondola: 970-728-0992
Website: www.paragontelluride.com
o Bootdoctors is located in the Mountain Village on the north side of Heritage Plaza.
Mountain Village Core: 970-728-8954
Website: www.bootdoctors.com/telluride.html
o Telluride Sports has 6 locations throughout Mountain Village and Telluride.
Mountain Village Core: 970-728-8944
Telluride @ Gondola: 970-728-3134
Telluride @ Lift 7: 970-728-4228
Website: www.telluridesports.com
• Snowmobiling Tours cruise through snow covered meadows and forests offering spectacular views and fun adventure in Telluride’s backcountry for all abilities.
o Telluride Snowmobile Adventures: 970-728-4475 www.telluridesnowmobile.net
o Dave’ Snowmobile Tours: 970-728-9749 www.telluridetours.com/Winter.htm
• Heli-skiing in the San Juans offers skiing and snowboarding at the highest elevations in North America exclusively by Telluride Helitrax. Day trips, multi-day trips, and
custom tours are available.
Contact: 970-728-8377
Website: helitrax.com/Helitrax.html
• Snowshoe Tours are an excellent way to experience the serene winter beauty of the San Juan Mountains on half-day, full-day and multi-day trips.
o Telluride Adventures: 970-728-4101 tellurideadventures.com/winter_snowshoeing.htm
o Telluride Mountain Guides: 970-729-6481 www.telluridemountainguides.com
o Top A Ten Showshoe & Nordic Area: 970-728-7517 tellurideskiresort.com/Tellski/info/mountain-activities.aspx
• Ice Skating is available for all ages outdoor in Mountain Village and outdoor and indoor ice skating in Telluride.
o Mountain Village Ice Skating Pond offers free skating during the winter with skate rental available at Boot Doctors.
Contact: 970-728-8954
Website: www.bootdoctors.com/telluride.html
o Telluride Town Park is located on the east end of the town of Telluride and offers an indoor and an outdoor ice skating rink, sledding & tubing on Firecracker Hill, and cross-country
skiing during the winter months.
Contact: 970-728-2173 Town Park or 970-728-1144 Nordic Center @ Town Park
Website: www.telluride-co.gov/index.aspx?page=46
• Sleigh Ride Dinners to Gorrono Ranch – snowcat-drawn sleighs depart Heritage Plaza every Friday and Saturday at 6 and 7 PM for a western-style buffet around a fire on the
ski mountain. Reservations suggested.
Contact: 970-728-7474
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/Tellski/info/sleighride-dinners.aspx
• Ice Climbing is a short drive away (about 1 hour) at Ouray, Colorado’s world-famous Ouray Ice Park, as well as excellent multi-pitch backcountry climbing terrain.
Contact: 970-325-4925
Website: www.ourayclimbing.com
• Dog sledding offers a true Alaskan experience with a dozen sled dogs leading the way on a half-day, full-day, or overnight adventure.
o Winter Moon Dog Sledding: 970-729-0058
• Glider Rides by Telluride Soaring offer an unforgettable experience riding wind thermals hundreds of feet above the San Juan Mountains with FAA certified pilots.
Contact: 970-708-0862 Glider Bob
970-209-3497 Jeff Campbell
• Natural Hot Springs in Ridgway and Ouray offer a number of outdoor soaking pools at a variety of temperatures year-round.
o Ouray Hot Springs: 970-325-7073 /www.ouraycolorado.com/Hot+Springs+Pool
o Orvis Hot Springs (clothing optional): 970-636-5324 www.orvishotsprings.com
• Horseback Riding summer and winter trail rides and horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter.
o Ride With Roudy: 970-728-9611 www.ridewithroudy.com/intro2.html
o Many Ponies: 970-728-6278 www.manyponiesoutfit.com
o Deb’s Livery Stables: 970-626-5587 or 970-209-8966 www.visittelluride.com/community-directory/debs-livery-stable
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Summer Recreational Activities
• Golf – Enjoy breathtaking beauty as you enjoy a round of golf surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains.
Contact: 970-728-2606 golf@tellurideskiresort.com
Website: tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/summer/golf.aspx
• Hiking – The Telluride and Mountain Village region offers a multitude of hiking trails for all abilities.
Website: www.visittelluride.com/things-to-do/hiking
• Whitewater Rafting and Fly Fishing – Guided fly fishing trips on the finest trout streams in the Rocky Mountains including the San Miguel, Dolores, Uncompahgre
and Gunnison Rivers. Whitewater river rafting trips on the San Miguel, Dolores, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre Rivers often summer fun and excitement for the whole family. The following
guiding companies offer fly-fishing and white water rafting trips.
o Telluride Outside: 970-728-4440 www.tellurideoutside.com
o San Miguel Anglers: 970-728-4477 www.sanmiguelanglers.com
o Telluride Flyfishers & Rafters: 970-369-4696 www.tellurideflyfishers.com
o Further Adventures: 970-728-8956 bootdoctors.com/further/
o Rigs Flyshop & Guide Service: 970-626-4660 fishrigs.com
o Black Canyon Anglers: 970-835-5050 www.blackcanyonanglers.com
• Jeep Tours, 4x4s, ATVs, Motorcycles with no shortage of mining roads and spectacular scenery, you will have no problem finding exhilarating off-road adventures in the Telluride area.
o Telluride Outside: 970-728-4440 www.tellurideoutside.com
o Dave’s Mountain Tours: 970-728-9749 www.telluridetours.com
• Mountain Biking tours and bike rentals are an excellent way to experience the San Juan Mountains.
Tours:
o Telluride Outside: 970-728-4•40 www.tellurideoutside.com
o Further Adventures: 970-728-8956 www.furtheradventures.com
Rentals:
o Paragon Ski & Sport: 970-728-4525 www.paragontelluride.com
• Hot Air Balloon Rides are available during the summer over the Ridgway Valley by San Juan Balloon Adventures in Ridgway.
Contact: 970-626-5495
Website: www.sanjuanballoon.com
• Natural Hot Springs in Ridgway and Ouray offer a number of outdoor soaking pools at a variety of temperatures.
o Ouray Hot Springs: 970-325-7073 www.ouraycolorado.com/Hot+Springs+Pool
o Orvis Hot Springs (clothing optional): 970-636-5324 www.orvishotsprings.com
• Horseback Riding summer and winter trail rides and horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter.
o Ride With Roudy: 970-728-9611 www.ridewithroudy.com/intro2.html
o Many Ponies: 970-728-6278 www.manyponiesoutfit.com
o Deb’s Livery Stables: 970-626-5587 or 970-209-8966 www.visittelluride.com/community-directory/debs-livery-stable
• Telluride Historic Tours are available to guide you through the rich and colorful history of this enchanted town.
o Segeway Tours by Dave’s Mountain Tours: 970-728-9749 www.telluridetours.com/Segway.htm
o Walking Tours by Telluride Historical Museum: 970-728-3344 www.telluridemuseum.org/tours.html
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