Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort is an American ski resort located on Jay Peak in the northern Green Mountains, between Jay, Vermont and Montgomery Center, Vermont.
A ski area inside Jay
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 3°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Jay
Jay Peak Resort is inside Jay, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1957
Jay Peak Resort dates from 1957. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Jay.
Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort is an American ski resort located on Jay Peak in the northern Green Mountains, between Jay, Vermont and Montgomery Center, Vermont. Its vertical drop of 2,153 feet (656 m) is the eighth largest in New England and the fifth largest in Vermont. Although mostly located in the town of Jay, part of the resort, including the summit of Jay Peak, the Jet Triple Chair area, and much of the Big Jay backcountry descent, is located in the town of Westfield, Vermont, to the south. The northernmost part of the resort is located 4 miles (6.5 km) south of the border with Quebec, Canada.
The resort opened for skiing in 1957 and later expanded to year-round activities. The mountain offers 81 trails served by nine lifts. It receives the most snowfall of any ski area in the Northeastern U.S. and is known for its gladed skiing.
- Type
- Ski area
- Established
- 1957
- Terrain
- 79 runs · 1,988 ft vertical · 9 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
- Official site
- jaypeakresort.com
Where to stay near Jay Peak Resort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Jay (9) and Montgomery (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Jay Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay 71% vacation homes | in town | — | 9 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 471 | $234K | — |
| Montgomery 23% vacation homes | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 1,047 | $323K | — |
| Westfield 26% vacation homes | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 536 | $301K | — |
| Enosburgh | 12 mi west | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 2,804 | $223K | — |
| Troy | 6 mi east | 10 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,749 | $233K | — |
| Newport | 15 mi east | 20 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,394 | $179K | C− |
| North Troy | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 506 | $121K | — |
| Derby | 19 mi east | 30 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,537 | $225K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Jay Peak
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
31 mi⛷ Ski areaStowe Mountain Resort144 runs · 2,390 ft vertical
128 mi⛷ Ski areaSmugglers' Notch Resort110 runs · 2,533 ft vertical
54 mi🏜 Canyon & gorgeAusable Chasm
57 mi⛷ Ski areaSugarbush Resort142 runs · 2,569 ft vertical
66 mi⛷ Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
39 mi⛷ Ski areaBolton Valley Resort80 runs · 1,557 ft vertical
54 mi⛷ Ski areaMad River Glen77 runs · 1,998 ft vertical
38 mi⛷ Ski areaBurke Mountain Resort61 runs · 1,990 ft verticalPhoto credits
Stowe Mountain Resort: Stevage, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smugglers' Notch Resort: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ausable Chasm: Putitdownsorawww, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sugarbush Resort: Mrtrek1701 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bolton Valley Resort: Gopats92, Public domain · Mad River Glen: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Burke Mountain Resort: Patrick McCaffrey, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Jay Peak
Is Jay Peak Resort in Jay?
Yes. It’s inside Jay, VT.
What is the closest airport to Jay Peak Resort?
Patrick Leahy Burlington (BTV), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 141 miles.
Where should I stay near Jay Peak Resort?
Jay (in town, 9 places to stay), Montgomery (6 mi, 8 places to stay) and Westfield (3 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Jay
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Jay’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.