Aspen is famous for skiing across four mountains in winter, then flips to hiking, biking and music festivals in summer. The Maroon Bells are one of the most photographed views in the Rockies.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: May, December.
How long to stay
3–6 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 4.5h from the US East Coast, 10.5h from Europe, 18.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Maroon Bells requires a shuttle or reserved parking from mid-spring through fall; book ahead.
- Lodging is priciest at Christmas, New Year's and mid-February; Snowmass often offers better value.
- Fall color usually peaks in the last week of September.
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