Heavenly

Lake views from two states, casinos at the bottom.

Tahoe’s biggest-vertical resort straddles the California–Nevada line, with the lake in view from much of the mountain. A gondola climbs straight out of Heavenly Village, and the Stateline casinos supply the nightlife. Good for groups who want big terrain by day and a lively town at night.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,410 ft

Summit

10,067 ft

Skiable terrain

4,800 acres

Trails

111

Lifts

28

Average snowfall

251″ a year

Longest run

5.5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 53%
• Advanced 32%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Scenic lift rides
• Nightlife
• Snowmobiling
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayNov 20

  Opening Day

  Start of the 2026–27 season, conditions permitting.

• MusicDec 19

  Season Kick Off DJ Set

  An outdoor DJ set to kick off the holiday season.

• FestivalMar 5–7

  Air & Après

  The fifth annual big air show weekend, with après parties.

Where to stay

• base villageHeavenly Village lodging

  Resort-booked condos and hotels around Heavenly Village, a short walk to the gondola.

  Walk to the gondola
• hotelHotel Becket

  Family-friendly boutique hotel near the Heavenly Gondola.

  Walk to the gondola
• hotelThe Coachman

  Small boutique hotel a few blocks from Heavenly Village.

  Walk to the Village
• hotelHarrah’s Lake Tahoe

  Big Stateline casino hotel with restaurants and shows.

  Walk to the gondola
• hotelEdgewood Tahoe

  Luxury lakefront lodge on a golf course at Stateline, with a spa.

  5 min drive
• cabinZephyr Cove Resort

  Lakeside cabins on the Nevada shore, also home to snowmobile tours and lake cruises.

  15 min drive$105 / night · Winter escape offer

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Heavenly Scenic Gondola · Heavenly Village

  Ride from Heavenly Village to an observation deck high over the lake.

• Zephyr Cove snowmobiling · 15 min drive

  Guided snowmobile tours on trails above the lake.

• M.S. Dixie II lake cruise · 15 min drive

  Heated paddle-wheeler cruises on Lake Tahoe, running in winter too.

• Adventure Mountain · 25 min drive

  Tubing and snow play at 7,400 ft on Echo Summit.

• Himmel Haus · 5 min drive

  German beer hall with Bavarian food in South Lake Tahoe.

• Stateline casinos · Walk from the gondola

  Harrah’s and its neighbors keep bars, clubs and shows going late.

Après and nightlife

• Tamarack Lodge

  At the top of the gondola, with a deck looking over the lake.

• Himmel Haus

  Steins, pretzels and a crowd in ski boots.

• Stateline casino bars

  Where the night carries on after dinner.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Sacramento · about 2 hr
• San Francisco · about 3.75 hr

Directions in Google Maps