Mountain Village, Colorado

Mountain Village is a town at the base of the Telluride ski area, southwest of Telluride. It was incorporated in 1995 and is linked to Telluride by a free gondola.

Compiled from public sources. Last checked November 2026.

Where it is

Mountain Village sits on the mountain above Telluride. The gondola crosses the ridge between the two towns in about 13 minutes and is free to ride. By road the trip is roughly eight miles.

Before you buy

What to check in Mountain Village

Mountain Village is its own town with its own design review and rental rules, separate from Telluride's.
Voters approved a tax increase in 2024 to help fund the gondola's future.

General guidance, not legal advice. Rules and services change, so confirm each point for the specific property.

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Last checked November 2026. Figures that differ between sources are rounded. Spot something out of date? Tell Brett.