Resort Comparison

Stowe Mountain Resort vs Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Stowe Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Stratton Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Stowe Mountain Resort

92.8" average season

Best Terrain

Stowe Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Stratton Mountain Resort

Best bang for buck

Easiest Access

Stowe Mountain Resort

0.8h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Stowe Mountain Resort

World-class village experience

Stowe Mountain Resort

Vermont, United States

$$$Epic

Stratton Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

Walkability

6.5

8.0

Village Vibe

9.0

8.5

Mountain

Vertical

2,160'

2,003'

Skiable Area

485 ac

670 ac

Green Runs

16%

42%

Trails

116

99

Lifts

13

11

Getting There

Airport

BTV

ALB

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

Road Ease

7.0

8.0

Cost

Passes

Epic

Ikon

Day Pass

$199

$159

Cost Tier

Premium

Premium

Village

Dining

Excellent

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Stowe Mountain Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Stratton Mountain Resort

83.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.6" total

92%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

93"46"0"

Stowe Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Stratton Mountain Resort's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Stowe Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Stratton Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (670 acres vs 485 acres)

Best For

Stowe Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Stratton Mountain Resort

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

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Best For

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