Visitor Information

Location

Located in San Miguel County, Mountain Village is nestled in the heart of the Uncompahgre National Forest, encompasses 3.27 square miles. Highway 145 is the major roadway leading to the town’s entrance with Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) less than five miles away.

Population

Mountain Village is home to approximately 1,434 full-time residents. The visitor population fluctuates but can be as high as 20,000 during peak summer and winter weekends.

Climate

Located at such a high altitude translates to dry air, low humidity and intense sunshine. On average, the warmest month is July with temperatures reaching into the 80s. In the summer, afternoon showers are frequent and evening temperatures may drop below 50 degrees. In winter, the coldest month is typically January, and the snowfall varies winter-to-winter; the Telluride Ski Resort provides a daily snow report. As for fall, the last two weeks in September and the first two weeks of October are exceptionally beautiful due to the fall foliage.

Real Estate

The total actual value of all real property in Mountain Village is $2.4 billion, and the current average price of a single-family home, excluding deed-restricted homes, is $4.9 million.

Mountain Village & Telluride

The towns of Mountain Village and Telluride are two separate, distinct towns with their own government. Mountain Village sits at 9,545 feet and Telluride sits at 8,750. They are joined by a gondola system, which is owned and operated by the Town of Mountain Village. Mountain Village became a home-rule municipality on March 10, 1995. Before 1995, it was a planned unit development in unicorporated San Miguel County.

Public Wifi

Mountain Village Center is a seamless hotspot. First things first, you will need to connect to the plaza network – for free. And once you do, you can move about the plazas as your device keeps you connected.

This wireless network is designed for you to be able to check email, browse the Internet, watch a 30 second video on YouTube, post pictures to social media sites – all while enjoying your time in Mountain Village. If you have any connection issues, we are here to assist.

Network names:

• Mountain Village Wifi

Mountain Village & TMVOA

The Town of Mountain Village and the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) are separate entities. Mountain Village runs and governs the town and TMVOA is a master homeowners association for all property owners with their primary areas of focus being event sponsorship, gondola funding, grant awards and community research.

Enterprise Funds

Mountain Village operates a number of businesses – enterprise funds – under the umbrella of the town. They are cable and broadband, Mountain Munchkins, parking, Village Court Apartments and water and sewer.

Town Hall

Mountain Village Town Hall is located on the second floor above the grocery and liquor store in Market Plaza Plaza. The address is 455 Mountain Village Boulevard Suite A and the main phone number is (970)728-8000. If you are looking for a specific person or department, search our Staff Directory.

Mountain Village Center

Mountain Village Center is the town’s business district/downtown area of Mountain Village. It is pedestrian-friendly and houses condominiums, shops, restaurants, bars, business offices and public plazas. Mountain Village Center also provides direct access to the ski slopes and summer trails.

Meadows neighborhood

The Meadows neighborhood is where a large population of local residents live year-round. With its many condos, townhouses and single-family developments, the area is enhanced with trails and a playground.

Schools

Mountain Village is part of the Telluride R-1 School District, which has won many accolades over the years. The schools are located in the Town of Telluride.

Performing arts

The main performing arts venue in Mountain Village is the Telluride Conference Center. There is also an outdoor concert venue in the summer located in Sunset Plaza.

Other community services

The Telluride Medical Center and Sunshine Pharmacy are located in the Town of Telluride along with the visitor information center, library and churches. Mountain Village is part of the Telluride Fire Protection District with a station located at 411 Mountain Village Boulevard in Mountain Village.

Smoking regulations

In 2006 Colorado Governor Bill Owens signed the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, which bans smoking in public places, including restaurants and bars. For those that choose to smoke outside, they must be at least 15 feet away from a public entrance