At over 9,500 feet of elevation, Mountain Village stands in contrast to the historic Town of Telluride. The town was founded in 1986 to serve the growing ski resort. The Village Center is home to shops, restaurants, hotels and condominiums designed around a European-style village complete with cobblestone plazas and European street lamps. Ski runs intersect much of the town and give direct access to the slopes for many residences. Mountain Village is contemporary alpine sophistication in comparison to the rustic charm that is the Town of Telluride.

In 1995 Mountain Village became incorporated into its own municipality. The town’s full time year-round residents number around 1,400. Mountain Village has become a progressive community with green initiatives, energy conservation, recycling and sustainable growth. In the winter, the Village serves as the hub for the ski resort with events, activities and outdoor recreation where one can enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and holiday festivities. Summer brings many other happenings, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Take in the summer sunset concert series, downhill bike park, golf course, hiking, festivals and a farmer’s market.