Purgatory Ski Resort is located in Southwest Colorado, just a 25-mile drive from downtown Durango. Getting here is part of the adventure! Experience the charm of a remote mountain town and immerse yourself in the breathtaking San Juan Mountain ranges. Don’t miss the magical stargazing opportunities at night, thanks to the minimal light pollution at the resort.

TRAVEL BY PLANE

Durango Airport, 21 miles

Cortez Airport, 77 miles (Key Lime Air)

Albuquerque International Sunport, 240 miles

Denver International Airport, 380 miles

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

https://www.purgatory.ski/transportation-and-shuttle-services/

RENTAL CARS

Rental cars can be booked in advance at the airport you fly into! Or check out www.turo.com to support the locals.

DRIVING FROM DENVER

The drive from Denver takes approximately 6 to 8 hours, depending on your route. We recommend taking I-70 west for stunning fall colors along the way. If you'd like to break up your drive, consider spending the night in Glenwood Springs or Ouray—two of our favorite mountain towns!

Once you reach Glenwood Springs, take Highway 82 south to Carbondale. From there, follow Highway 133 toward the town of Redstone and ascend over McClure Pass to Paonia. Enjoy stops at the many vineyards for a glass of wine, or visit an apple orchard to savor homemade ciders and jams in Colorado's wine country!

Continue southwest to Ouray, known as the "Switzerland of America," to explore beautiful waterfalls before continuing on the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton. From there, navigate down another mountain pass, and you’ll arrive at Purgatory!!!