Belleayre Ski Resort

Belleayre offers something for everybody, from skiing to snowboarding to cross-country skiing. While the area does designate just over half of its runs as intermediate, advanced and beginner skiers/riders are not without their runs. Intermediates will enjoy Deer Run, which meanders through a beautiful part of the mountain. There are two glade areas on the upper mountain and additional expert terrain in the area under the Tomahawk quad. Snowmaking covers Horseshoe Pass, another upper mountain trail. The area has over 170 acres to romp in, 96% of that covered by snowmaking equipment.

Where Is Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort Located?

From Albany International Airport, the resort is about a two-hour drive. It’s about a one-and-half hour drive from Stewart International Airport. Amtrak service is available to Rhinecliff, New York, and, from there, it’s about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the resort. Bus service is also available to the resort via several lines and charter services.

Where to Stay

The Belleayre Region Lodging & Tourism Assoc. acts as a central reservation system for local lodging (800-431-4555) and offers ski free/stay free packages for kids 12 and under.

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 14, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 12, 2026

Projected Days Open

128

Days Open Last Year

154

Years Open

Average Snowfall

97"

Terrain

Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort features 1,404 feet of vertical drop along with 175 runs, serviced by 8 lifts, including 1 gondola and 1 high-speed quad. The summit is 3,429 feet, and the base is 2,024 feet. The longest run is 12,024 feet, and there’s a total of 51 trails. The ski resort also features five glades, one terrain park, one progression park and one X-course. Trail breakout is 22% beginner, 48% intermediate and 20% advanced. The area averages 141 inches of snow per year. Cross-country skiers will enjoy the 9.2 kilometers of trails of ungroomed/unpatrolled snow.

Terrain

Beginners Runs

19%

Intermediate Runs

48%

Advanced Runs

19%

Expert Runs

13%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2.2 mi

Skiable Terrain

175 ac

Snow Making

164 ac

Lifts

9

Gondolas & Trams

High Speed Quads

Quad Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

The Tiger Den Nursery is childcare for children ages 6 months to 6 years, and the Kids Zone is a ski and snowboarding school for kids 12 and under. The ski school also offers lessons for adults and teenagers 13 and older, and there are special programs throughout the season.

The resort has four lodges: Discovery, Overlook, Longhouse and Sunset. Discovery Lodge sits at the lowest elevation (2,025 feet), and it’s designed for beginners. Most of the services (retail shop, restaurants, rental shops and more) are located at Discovery and Overlook Lodges. Sunset Lodge is on the summit (3,325 feet), and it only has a small cafeteria and restrooms. Meetings, special events and private parties are held at the Longhouse Lodge.

Reviews

Rick Eleck

For years, I had the false impression that Belleayre was the ugly step sister to Hunter and Windham. On a whim, I chose to drive over from Ithaca to check out the area in the spring of 2022. I was so impressed with the deep base, snow conditions and staff that I came back two more times before they finally caved in to spring in April. I did ski those last two days for free as I took advantage of their ridiculously inexpensive season pass which granted me unlimited spring skiing for the remainder of the season. The 2022-23 season was challenging for all ski areas in the east, but Belleayre handled the weather better than I could have ever expected. I ski 4-5 days a week if I'm not in Florida (retirement rocks) and split my days last year pretty evenly between Belleayre and Greek Peak. As a long time Greek Peak (aka THE Slab) passholder (1985), I can say with certainty that there hasn't been a ski day at GP (which was not directly controlled by Mother Nature) better than any day I have experienced at the Belle. In short, they rock! Tons of infrastructure improvements, world-class snowmaking, friendly lift attendants, what else can I say? They also showed the love to passholders on opening day this year. Thank you! I do not normally avail myself of dining and drinking opportunities so I cannot comment on them. Yes, it is a lengthy drive (3 hours) from Ithaca, but when I have the time, I will make it because I know that I will have an ear to ear smile the entire time I am skiing down Belleayre's meticulously prepared trails.

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