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- VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - The new gondola being constructed at Vail is not only offering luxury to skiers and boarders on their way up the mountain but it is also keeping the economy moving in Colorado. The gondola features heated seats and WiFi and it considered one of the most high-tech chair lifts ever created.
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Oct 12, 2012 · VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - The new gondola being constructed at Vail is not only offering luxury to skiers and boarders on their way up the mountain but it is also keeping the economy...
Mar 7, 2024 · • At Vail's Lionshead base area, the Eagle Bahn Gondola, which was built in 1996, is marked for replacement with a likely new 12-passenger model with the capacity to transport 3,200 people per hour up the hill.
- Contents
- Gondola One
- Eagle Bahn Gondola
- How Long Is The Scenic Gondola Ride in Vail?
- How Do You Get to The Vail Gondolas?
- Vail Gondola Operating Hours
- How Much Do The Vail Gondolas Cost?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Gondola One was officially opened in 2012. Its opening marked the return of a Gondola service to Vail Village for the first time since 1976. Gondola One is an impressive gondola with many modern features. It has 120 10-passenger cabins with heated seats (important during winter), LED lighting, and Wi-Fi. If all 120 cabins are operating it can trans...
The Eagle Bahn Gondola is a bit older than Gondola One and was built in 1996. Starting at Lionshead, the gondola can transport up to 12 people simultaneously and has a vertical rise of 2,125 feet (650m). Eagle Bahn plays an important role, not only in transporting skiers and hikers up the mountain but also providing visitors access to Vail’s Epic D...
The Eagle Bahn Gondola has a vertical climb of 2,125 and takes 8 minutesto transport about 3,000 passengers per hour from Lionshead Village to Eagle’s Nest. Vail’s Gondola One has a vertical climb of 2,000 (610m) and takes just over 9 minutesto transport about 3,600 passengers per hour from Vail Village to Mid-Vail.
If you want to take a ride up Gondola One you’ll need to make your way to Vail Village, which is located in the centre of the map below. If you want to ride up Eagle Bahn you’ll need to make your way to Lionshead, located on the far right of the map below. The two lifts are about a 15-minute walk from each other.
Summer Season During the 2023 summer season (June – September), Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola will have the following operating hours: Winter Season During the 2022/2023 winter season, the gondola operating hours will be as follows: Open – December, 16:9:00 am – 3:30 pm December, 17 – March, 12:8:30 am – 3:30 pm March, 14 – Close: 8:30 am – 4:...
Summer Season
During the summer months, Vail offers two scenic gondola rides – the Gondola One which leaves from Vail Village, and the Eagle Bahn which leaves from Lionshead Village. At the time of writing, the online price for a scenic gondola ride in summerwas as follows: *Guests receive one complimentary child ticket for each adult ticket purchase.A child is considered 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased onlineor visit the ticket office in Lionshead of Vail Village.
Winter Season
During the winter season, Vail offers two scenic gondola rides– the Gondola One (#1) which leaves from Vail Village, and the Eagle Bahn (#19) which leaves from Lionshead Village. In winter, you can add a lunch voucher at a discounted rate. Vouchers can be used at Mid Vail and Eagle’s Nest Marketplace. At the time of writing, the online price for a scenic gondola ride in winteris as follows: Tickets can be purchased online. If you already have a ski lift ticket there is no need to purchase the...
Is the gondola at Vail free?
During summer the gondolas at Vail are not free. However, guests receive a free child ticket (under the age of 12) for each adult ticket purchase. During winter the Eagle Bahn Gondola is free to ride after 3:30 pmand stays open until 9:00 pm.
How many gondolas are at Vail?
Vail has two Gondolas, the Gondola One and the Eagle Bahn Gondola which operate in both the summer and winter seasons.
Can dogs ride the Vail gondola?
While dogs are permitted on all hiking trails in the valley there are not allowed to ride up the gondolason Vail Mountain.
Where does the Vail Gondola take you?
The Gondola One starts in Vail Village and finishes in Mid-Vail. The Eagle Bahn Gondola starts at Lionshead Village and finishes at Eagles Nest. At the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, you will find the following activities in summer: 1. Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster 2. Paramount Peak Climbing Wall 3. Bungee Trampoline 4. Marmot Mini Kids Tubing 5. Little Eagle Kids Zipline
Nov 9, 2023 · Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) will start spinning at 9 a.m. for skiers and snowboarders, ushering in Vail Mountain’s 61 st season. Vail Mountain will celebrate Opening Day with complimentary strudel and warm beverages, a live DJ, 10 th Mountain Whiskey tastings, and a ceremonial banner break.
Apr 9, 2012 · Vail is replacing its Vista Bahn Express Lift with a new ten-passenger gondola. In preparation for its 50th anniversary, Vail will begin construction on April 16 and expects the gondola to be ready for the start of next season.
OPERATING HOURS. Gondola One (#1) and Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) are operating from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily from June through September 2nd, 2024. Gondola One (#1) and Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) are operating from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 6th through September 29th, 2024. Purchase your online tickets below.
The Eagle Bahn Gondola ascends out of the Lionshead pedestrian village in Vail, CO. This gondola gives skiers and snowboarders direct access to terrain that ranges from easy (Green Circle) to difficult (Black Diamond).
