On the mountain

Ski area

The ski area is spread over three hills. Madonna, the highest, rises to 3,640 feet (1,110 m) at the end of the valley, with Sterling to its right and Morse to its left. All the mountains are trail linked. more...

Lift system

Smugglers’ has eight lifts: six double chairs and two surface lifts, with a total uphill capacity of 7,053 people per hour. more...

Ski schools & guiding

There is one ski school, the Snow Sport University (S.S.U.), with offices by the Three Mountain Equipment rental area in the resort village. more...

Beginner

About one fifth of Smugglers’ trails are suitable for beginners. more...

Intermediate

Over half the area is made up of intermediate terrain. Both Madonna and Sterling Mountains have a variety of blue trails. more...

Advanced

There is advanced terrain on both Madonna and Sterling Mountains making up 25 percent of the total area. more...

Boarding & freestyle

Each of the three mountains has a terrain park for boarders and riders corresponding to the level of the surrounding terrain. more...

Mountain restaurants

The real options are back at base, with a choice of cafeteria or table service in several restaurants in the base lodge and village. more...

Ski Map

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Off the mountain

Village

The resort is a purpose-built mountain village designed for families. It is self-contained, with the majority of condominium lodgings slopeside. more...

 

Accommodation

There are no hotels in the resort. All accommodations are based in condos of various sizes, with fully-equipped kitchens; most are slopeside with decks and fireplaces. more...

 

Après-ski

With the family emphasis and a large proportion of self-catering accommodations, après ski is about as quiet as it gets. more...

 

Other activities

There are lots of other activities to do at Smugglers' Notch which are all family orientated.
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Getting there

Smugglers’ Notch lies in the northern half of Vermont's Green Mountains, about 45 minutes’ drive from the Canadian border and 40 miles (64 km) from Burlington, Vermont. more...