Mountain and winter sports Côte Est Etats-Unis

It's the ski resort of the Lake District. In winter, enthusiasts enjoy downhill skiing and 55 ski runs for all levels (limited number of people in the area). There's even night skiing, as well as cross-country skiing, tubing, ski jumping, snowshoeing and more. In summer, the resort organizes segway tours, zip-lines and accrobranche, among other activities. Gunstock Mountain Resort is a very complete resort, with something for every member of the family.

This is the region's ski resort, offering 61 downhill ski runs for all levels, as well as mogul fields for snowboarding and snowboarding. Enough to delight slope enthusiasts! While winter is of course the best time to visit, the resort also has a lot to offer in fine weather, when it becomes the starting point for horseback riding, hiking and cycling tours. The Gondola Skyride cable car takes you to the top of Loon Peak to admire the view. Tickets are valid for the entire day of purchase.

Just east of Great Barrington, a ten minute drive from downtown, Ski Butternut is a vast ski area located on Mount Warner. The resort's name comes from the large number of butternut trees that populate the forests surrounding the mountain. The ski area has 22 trails for all levels and 11 lifts. It also offers many activities for children, such as tubing. In the summer, you can enjoy the Berkshires Arts Festival concerts.

This is one of the main attractions of the region, its landscapes are breathtaking, and for good reason: it is part of the Green Mountain National Forest! In Southern Vermont, Mount Snow Resort is one of the most popular resorts for skiing in the winter or hiking, mountain biking and golfing in the summer. You can opt for the luxury option and stay at the huge resort, which is also one of the oldest in the area. The ski area covers 2.4 km2 and includes 86 slopes of varying difficulty.

Woodstock ski resort boasts 23 ski trails of varying difficulty. Here you'll find the first cable car in the United States, built in 1934. Long known as the "Suicide Six" (with no connection to the topography of the area or any unfortunate event), the resort was renamed the "Saskadena Six" in 2022. For the record, this is the location of the country's oldest ski race, the Fisk Trophy Race, first held in 1937 and regarded by local skiers as a rite of passage.

This is the main attraction of the region! Spread over six peaks, the Sugarbush ski resort animates the village of Warren and its surroundings in winter. It includes 111 ski slopes and allows off-piste skiing. Although it is particularly popular in winter, the place is not deserted in summer: people come here to hike with pleasure, or to go mountain biking. The resort also has a hotel, restaurants and shops. Everything to live a few days of holidays in total autonomy, and enjoy privileged panoramas.

Stowe ski resort is internationally renowned. Along with Killington, it is considered the best in Vermont. This is partly due to the quality of its snow, which is very well maintained, and partly due to its ultra-modern infrastructure. The lifts and other chairlifts are brand new and there is little queuing, as the flow of skiers is well managed, not to mention the fact that it is home to the highest mountain in the state! With 116 slopes, the resort welcomes an average of 15,000 people a day in high season.

This hiking and mountaineering club is the oldest outdoor organization in the United States for all ages. It is responsible for maintaining Appalachian hiking trails and can answer any questions about them. These are the contact details for the Boston headquarters, but there are local offices in most New England states. Information is available on the website. In English.