Elevation
340m–1,112m
Ski area
78 km
Lifts
8
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) - 32 km
Schools
0 listed
Smugglers' Notch at a glance
Common questions
- Smugglers' Notch is known as America's Family Resort and specialises in family experiences. It offers an extraordinary children's ski school and convenient amenities, making it ideal for families.
- The resort offers three interconnected mountains. Morse Mountain is dedicated to beginners, Sterling Mountain suits intermediate skiers, and Madonna Mountain features challenging terrain for advanced skiers.
- Yes, Morse Mountain is specifically dedicated to beginners and families. It provides gentle slopes, a tubing hill, and the Sir Henry's Hill learning area, making it perfect for those new to skiing.
- Madonna Mountain offers some of the most challenging terrain in the Eastern US. You'll find runs like The Black Hole and FIS, known for steep pitches and moguls, along with the formidable Madonna Liftline.
- Once you arrive at Smugglers' Notch, a car is not necessary. The resort is self-contained and easy to navigate on foot or by using the provided resort transport.
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About Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers' Notch is an outdoor ski area in Cambridge, Vermont, the United States. The available data lists terrain from 340 m to 1112 m elevation, 78 km of recorded slopes and 8 lifts.
Smugglers' Notch resort guide
Smugglers' Notch is known as America's Family Resort, offering three interconnected mountains. The resort is designed to feel manageable, with an extraordinary children's ski school and a scale that ensures convenience for families.
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