Buttermilk Mountain Base Area Travel Guide
Aspen
Visit Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
Popular places to visit
Aspen Mountain
At the heart of Colorado's skiing district lies a maze of challenging runs, many of which double as summer hiking trails.
Maroon Bells
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Bells and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Aspen Highlands
Famous powder bowls, slopes with views of spectacular wilderness and steep runs that challenge even veteran skiers make this spot a local favorite.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
Maroon Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
The John Denver Sanctuary
Find out about the history of Aspen when you take a trip to The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its ski slopes.
Things to do
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Top hotels in Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
The Inn at Aspen
"Overall, the hotel was nice. The check-in process was easy.. You can tell they were trying to do some renovations between the winter Seasons. There was a big landscaping project going on outside, which was a little messy. We wanted to hang out outside, but it was all dirt not much grass around the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
"It was great"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Viceroy Snowmass
"El valet es carísimo. Y los service fees del hotel un abuso."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Element by Marriott Basalt - Aspen
"Breakfast was delicious. The room is clean. Good stylish building and room."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Limelight Hotel Aspen
"Really loved the hotel. It was low season in Aspen so many hotels/ restaurants were closed but Limelight was in full swing! Helpful staff(front, valet,restaurant etc). good breakfast/coffee and restaurant/bar. Love the lobby with large tables for work and comfy sofas in front of fireplace to relax. ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
W Aspen
"Our stay was great, the team was super helpful and accommodating. The front desk receptionist was so nice and friendly. Can’t recall her name, but she’s from Savannah, GA, close to home for us!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary.
East Aspen
While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River are top sights worth seeing.
Smuggler
When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Aspen
If you're spending some time in West Aspen, Roaring Fork River and Aspen Golf and Tennis Club are top sights worth seeing.
