Explore the majestic setting in Mount Crested Butte
The mountains and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Mount Crested Butte. Travellers especially like the skiing, hiking and cycling in this welcoming and scenic city. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in Mount Crested Butte
Do you want to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Travellers enjoy Mount Crested Butte for its skiing, hiking and cycling. Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Mount Crested Butte has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Crested Butte Nordic Center (2.6 mi / 4.1 km)
- Sea Level Spa (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Aspen Highlands (17.3 mi / 27.9 km)
- Snowmass Mountain (19 mi / 30.6 km)
- Aspen Mountain (19.2 mi / 30.9 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Mount Crested Butte
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Mount Crested Butte is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Meridian Lake (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Lake Grant (3.1 mi / 5.1 km)
- Crested Butte Town Park (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Trail 403 (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Lake Irwin (7.9 mi / 12.8 km)
- Maroon Bells (11.2 mi / 18 km)
Seasonal weather in Mount Crested Butte
Mount Crested Butte is well known for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in February, April, March or January, when snowfall averages 43 cm and temperatures average -9°C.
Transport options to and around Mount Crested Butte
Fly into Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County), the closest airport, located 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional), which is 26 mi (41.9 km) away.