Beaver Creek is a ski resort above Avon, reached from I-70 exit 167, made up of three villages: Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. Beaver Creek Village has most of the restaurants, the ice rink and the performing arts center. A free on-demand shuttle links the three villages, and day visitors park in the resort’s lots and ride free shuttles up to the village.
On this page: The villages · Where to eat · What to do · Where to stay · Getting around · When to come · Events
- Base elevation: 8,100 ft. The summit is 11,440 ft.
- The mountain: 2,082 skiable acres, 167 trails and 24 lifts.
- Ski season 2026–27: scheduled to open Nov 25, 2026, subject to conditions.
- From I-70: exit 167 (Avon).
- Nearest airport: Eagle County Regional (EGE), about 30 minutes away.
Arriving soon? Visitor Essentials covers airports, I-70 winter driving and altitude.
The three villages
Beaver Creek Village
The main village, with most of the shops and restaurants. It has the outdoor ice rink, the Vilar Performing Arts Center, the daily Cookie Time tradition and Centennial Express, the lift up the mountain.
Bachelor Gulch
A slopeside village between Beaver Creek Village and Arrowhead, with its own lift, Bachelor Gulch Express. See the Bachelor Gulch guide.
Arrowhead
The westernmost village, with its own lift, Arrow Bahn Express, and easy access to beginner terrain. Beaver Creek says the Intertwine trail links it with the rest of the mountain.
On the mountain
Spruce Saddle, at the top of Centennial Express, is an on-mountain lodge. McCoy Park, high on the mountain, is a separate area of gentle terrain for beginners and intermediates.
Where to eat
These are a starting point covering different needs and budgets, not a ranking. Where a restaurant publishes menu prices, the $ to $$$$ symbol is a general budget indicator; “See menu” means we could not establish pricing. Some Beaver Creek restaurants close or shorten hours between the ski and summer seasons, so check the restaurant’s own site before you go.
Coffee and quick bites
Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co.
Coffee and baked goods
Beaver Creek Village
A Vail Valley coffee roaster since 1989, with a café on Thomas Place serving coffee, tea and baked goods, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Best for: Morning coffee before the lifts
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: Under 30 minutes
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Rimini
Café: breakfast, crepes, sandwiches and gelato
Beaver Creek Village
A café on Thomas Place serving breakfast in the morning, then sandwiches, crepes and gelato into the evening. You can phone ahead to order for pick-up.
Best for: A quick breakfast, an afternoon treat
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: Under 1 hour
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Casual meals and après
Blue Moose Pizza
Pizza, salads and sandwiches
Beaver Creek Village
New York-style pizza in the Vail Valley since 1995, in the Poste Montane Lodge in the heart of the village.
Best for: Families, a casual lunch or dinner
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: About 1 hour
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Coyote Cafe
Bar and restaurant; après
Beaver Creek Village
Open since 1988 on The Plaza, serving Mexican-inspired and American food. It does not take reservations; see the host when you arrive.
Best for: Après, a casual group meal
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: 1 to 1½ hours
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Dusty Boot Roadhouse
Steakhouse and saloon
Beaver Creek Village
In the village since 1997, serving steaks, burgers and craft beer, with a patio. Seating is first come, first served; it does not take reservations.
Best for: Après, a relaxed family dinner
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: 1 to 1½ hours
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Upscale dinner
Mirabelle
Fine dining
Beaver Creek, near the resort entrance
Owned by Belgian chef Daniel Joly, who has cooked here since 1992. Open Tuesday to Saturday in season and closed for part of each off-season. Reservations are taken, and a fee applies to late cancellations.
Best for: A special-occasion dinner
Season: Winter and summer; closed for part of each off-season
Time needed: 2 to 2½ hours
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Splendido at the Chateau
Upscale dinner restaurant
Beaver Creek (Chateau Lane)
A dinner restaurant open since 1992, chef-owned since 2016, serving five nights a week. Reservations are taken online, and valet parking is free.
Best for: A special-occasion dinner
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: 2 hours
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
On the mountain, Spruce Saddle and Arrowhead’s Broken Arrow serve quick-service lunches during the ski season.
What to do
On the mountain
McCoy Park
Beginner and intermediate terrain; Nordic skiing and snowshoeing
Beaver Creek Mountain
A gentle area of about 250 acres high on the mountain, reached by the McCoy Park Express lift, with a warming hut at the top.
Best for: Families, newer skiers, a quieter day
Season: Ski season
Time needed: Half a day
Price: Lift ticket or pass
Last checked: October 2026
Lift tickets, lessons and rentals are sold through beavercreek.com; check there for this season’s products and prices.
In the village
Cookie Time
Village tradition
Beaver Creek Village
Fresh chocolate chip cookies are handed out daily at 3 p.m. in the village and at the base of Centennial Express.
Best for: Families, an end-of-day stop
Season: Check the resort site for this season
Time needed: 15 minutes
Price: See site
Last checked: October 2026
Beaver Creek Ice Rink
Outdoor ice skating
Beaver Creek Village
An outdoor rink in the center of the village, with couches around the ice. Pay at the walk-up booth; rentals are available.
Best for: Families, an evening in the village
Season: Winter; check the resort site for this season’s dates
Time needed: 1 hour
Price: See site
Last checked: October 2026
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Concerts and performances
Beaver Creek Village
A nonprofit performing arts venue in the village, beneath the ice rink. Tickets are required, so check availability before you go.
Best for: An evening out
Season: Year-round; check the show calendar
Time needed: 2 to 3 hours
Price: See site
Last checked: October 2026
Hawk’s Nest in Beaver Creek Village is a hangout for ages 10 to 18, with arcade games and a ski simulator.
Summer
Village-to-village trails
Hiking
Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead
More than 62 miles of trails link Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead through aspen forest, with views of the Gore Range.
Best for: Summer walks and hikes
Season: Summer
Time needed: 1 to 4 hours
Price: Free
Last checked: October 2026
Where to stay
Choose the village first, then the property. All three villages are on the Village Connect shuttle, and lodging across the resort includes hotels, condos, townhomes and private homes.
| If you want | Look in |
|---|---|
| To walk to restaurants, the rink and Centennial Express | Beaver Creek Village |
| A village with its own lift, between the other two | Bachelor Gulch |
| Easy access to beginner terrain | Arrowhead |
| A town base with free buses and a gondola to the resort | Avon |
Beaver Creek’s lodging search lets you filter by village, including the Town of Avon. Before booking, ask how your lodging connects to the lifts and whether parking is included, since the resort’s lots do not allow overnight parking.
Getting around Beaver Creek
- Between the villages: Village Connect, Beaver Creek’s on-demand shuttle, links Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. Request rides in the Village Connect app.
- Day parking: park in the resort’s day lots and ride the free shuttles to the village. No overnight parking in the lots or village garages.
- From Vail or Avon: in winter, Core Transit’s free Vail/Beaver Creek Express; Avon’s town buses are also free.
Hours, fees and who can ride change by season. The current details and official links are in Visitor Essentials: Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead.
When to come
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Winter | Ski season. The 2026–27 season is scheduled to open Nov 25, 2026, subject to conditions. |
| Spring off-season | Lifts closed. Some restaurants and shops close for a few weeks. |
| Summer | Hiking on the village-to-village trails and biking. Summer lift dates are announced by the resort each year. |
| Fall off-season | Quiet. Some restaurants close until the ski season; check before you go. |
Events through the year
| Timing | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec 3–6, 2026 (men) and Dec 11–13, 2026 (women) | Beaver Creek World Cup ski races (Birds of Prey) at Red Tail Stadium; general admission is free |
| Dec 5, 2026 to Apr 9, 2027 | Vilar Performing Arts Center winter season |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 | Talons Challenge |
Dates are set by each organizer and can change. Confirm with the organizer before you plan around an event.
Top photo: “Beaver Creek Co” by Ryan Karlstad, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
Last checked October 15, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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