Where to stay in Purgatory

Stay in Purgatory Village at the base for ski-in/ski-out, in condos a couple of miles up the highway with a winter shuttle, or in Durango about 25 miles south for restaurants and lower prices.

Fly into: DRO
Pass: Independent
Base elevation: 8,793 ft
Snow next 7 days: 0.0"

Best areas to stay near Purgatory

Purgatory Village

$$$

Ski-in/ski-out or steps from a lift · Best for: ski-in/ski-out and families

Hotels and condos at the base area, with the ski school and a few restaurants. Free shuttles run between the resort's lots and lodging.

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Cascade Village

Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts · Best for: condos with a kitchen near the mountain

A condo complex about 2 miles north of the resort on Highway 550, with a winter ski shuttle to the base.

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Durango

Drive to the lifts · Best for: restaurants, nightlife, and a historic Western town

About 25 miles south, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive. Durango has the closest airport.

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Purgatory lodging areas compared

Where to stay near Purgatory: lift access, relative cost, and who each area suits
Area	Getting to the lifts	Cost	Best for
Purgatory Village	Ski-in/ski-out or steps from a lift	$$$	Ski-in/ski-out and families
Cascade Village	Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts	$$	Condos with a kitchen near the mountain
Durango	Drive to the lifts	$	Restaurants, nightlife, and a historic Western town

Map of hotels and rentals near Purgatory

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Tips for booking a Purgatory trip

Holidays sell out first. Christmas week, MLK and Presidents' Day weekends, and spring break fill slopeside lodging months ahead. Other weeks often have deals close in.
Book refundable, then watch the snow. Hold a room you can cancel, then check the Purgatory snow forecast a week out. The best time to ski Purgatory page shows which months are usually snowiest.
Know what "ski-in/ski-out" means. Some listings are a long walk or a shuttle from the lifts. Read what ski-in/ski-out really means before paying extra.
Traveling with kids? Stay close to ski school drop-off. See the family ski trip guide and the free ski trip planner.

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Where to stay in Purgatory: FAQ

Where should I stay in Purgatory?

Stay in Purgatory Village at the base for ski-in/ski-out, in condos a couple of miles up the highway with a winter shuttle, or in Durango about 25 miles south for restaurants and lower prices.

Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Purgatory?

Yes. For lodging at or steps from the lifts, look in Purgatory Village. Expect to pay the most for these areas, especially over holidays.

Where is the cheapest place to stay near Purgatory?

Durango is usually the lowest-cost area: About 25 miles south, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive. Durango has the closest airport.

What airport do you fly into for Purgatory?

The closest major airport to Purgatory is Durango–La Plata County (DRO). Snow Way lists it as the nearest airport with regular flights.

When should I book lodging for Purgatory?

Book Christmas to New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Presidents' Day weekend, and spring break months ahead, since slopeside lodging sells out first. For other weeks, refundable bookings let you hold a room and still move your trip toward the best snow forecast.

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Purgatory snow report · Ski resorts in Colorado

Cost tiers are relative within Purgatory, not quoted prices. Bus and shuttle routes can change by season, so confirm lift access with your lodging before you book.