Breckenridge Gondola
Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts is a vacation rental management company. We do not operate the gondola or on-mountain activities. This page is meant for general information purposes. Please visit breckenridge.com for more information.
The Breck Connect Gondola and Epic Discovery Mountain Activities are closed for the summer season 9/5/23 - 11/9/23
Winter Operations expected to resume November 10, 2023.
What is there to do in the Fall in Summit County?
Come experience Frisco in the Fall! Book your lodging with us. Rates starting at $89!
- Copper Mountain Chair Lift Rides - Open Till September 24th. Visit Site
- Arapahoe Basin Chair Lift Rides- Open Weekends through September 24th. Visit Site
- Hiking in the aspens with beautiful golden leaves. Hiking Info
- Rent Bikes and checkout the Paved Recreation Path or Dirt Trails around Lake Dillon on the Frisco Peninsula. Biking Info
- Breweries and Distilleries: Breckenridge Brewing Co, Broken Compass, Breckenridge Distillery Tasting Room ,
- Hot Springs: Mount Princeton, Glenwood Springs, Iron Mountain Hot Spring, Strawberry Hot Spring
- Museums: Frisco Historic Park, Barney Ford Home, Edwin Carter Museum. Museum Info
- Lake Dillon - Bring you SUP or rent one at Frisco Marina - Small watercraft and power options such as pontoon boats are available. Expected operation till October 15, 2023.
- Golf - Breckenridge Golf Course, Keystone Ranch and River Courses, Raven at Three Peaks, Copper Mountain - Typically open through September - Check the individual resorts as the season is weather dependant.
Fall Events
Frisco Fall Fest & Arts Fest - 9/8/23 - 9/9/23
Breckenridge Oktoberfest - 9/15/23 - 9/17/23
Breckenridge Film Fest - 9/21/23 - 9/24/23
Ciders, Strings, & Sours - 9/29/23-10/1/23
Breckenridge Craft Spirits - Festival 10/6/23 - 10/8/23
Arapahoe Basin Events
Copper Mountain Events
FREE transportation and scenic view between town and Peak 8 Base Area.
Upon arriving at Peak 8 Base Area, you will be able to access dining and on mountain activities.
On mountain activities tickets can be purchased online in advance at breckenridge.com.
Please refer to the drop down menu below for more information on location, parking, hours, etc.
The BreckConnect Gondola is a favorite to skiers and visitors alike and provides access to the ski resort from the town of Breckenridge. The BreckConnect carries up to 8 passengers in each cabin and covers almost 400 feet of vertical rise and 7,600 feet in around 13 minutes. The ride offers beautiful views of the town and resort during the winter and summer months. Views of the Tenmile Range and the Cucumber Gulch Wildlife Preserve are plentiful while riding up. At Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts, we are happy to offer a great selection of Breckenridge vacation rentals near the gondola, for easy access to activities and sight-seeing.
BreckConnect Gondola Information
The BreckConnect Gondola is located at the Breckenridge Transfer Center on the corner of Watson Avenue and Highway 9/North Park Avenue.
170 Watson Avenue
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970.453.5000
GETTING HERE & PARKING
Breckenridge Free Ride - Take the free area shuttle from your Breckenridge condo.
Summit Stage - Take the free public bus from Frisco, Keystone, Silverthonre, Dillon, & Copper
Parking - Most parking is paid in Breckenridge, use the kiosks to pay for parking. The North Gondola and South Gondola lots are paid parking year-round located next to the gondola. Free parking is available the satellite lot on Airport Rd, the free shuttle picks up every 15 minutes and will bring you to the Breckenridge Transfer Center.
Driving Directions
COST - FREE
Ride the gondola between town and Peak 8 in both summer and winter months. If you are looking to ski or access on mountain summer activities you will need to purchase a lift ticket or activity to continue up the open air chair lifts.
THE RIDE
Once aboard the gondola, there are three stations along the way. The first is for Shock Hill guests and residents only. The second is to Peak 7 where skiers can hop on the Independence Chair and Sevens Restaurant. The last stop is the Peak 8 base area restaurants, chair lifts, and Epic Discovery (summer only).
The ride up lasts about 10 minutes from town to the base of Peak 8. Along the way you will rise almost 400 feet in elevation for a view of the town and the Cucumber Wildlife Preserve.
Once you are on Peak 8, you can walk around the base area and acess the restaurants and on mountain activities.
| SUMMER 2023 CLOSED | June 30, 2023 - Labor Day September 4, 2023 CLOSED FOR THE 2023 SEASON |
| Closed 9/5/23 - 11/9/23 | |
| Winter 2023/2024 |
2023/2024 Season Dates November 10, 2023 - April 2024 |
| (Closed April 2024 till Summer opening Day in late June 2024) | |
| The gondola does not operate between seasons when the resort is closed | |
Guests who want to stay at the Peak 8 Base past gondola operating hours can catch a ride down on the Black Route on the Breck Free Ride Shuttle that picks up just below the gondola on Ski Hill Road. The Shuttle runs year-round and is a great alternative to getting into town at the end of a day on the slopes if the gondola line is long.
For summer on mountain activities it is also recommended to purchase tickets online in advance at Breckenridge.com
The BreckConnect Gondola is open in the summer to transport you between the town and the base at Peak 8. Riding the gondola is FREE! At Peak 8 you can explore the base area restaurants and activities.
SUMMER 2023 SEASON -CLOSED 9/5/23 - 11/9/23
The gondola does not operate between seasons when the resort is closed. Closed 9/5/23 - 11/9/23
Free scenic transportation from town to Peak 8
Summer 2023 Season: June 30 - Labor Day - CLOSED
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Last Ride Up: 5:00 PM
Last Ride Down: 5:30 PM
More Summer Info From Breckenridge.com: CLICK HERE
Summer Lift Status - Most up to date hours and for closures due to weather such as lightning
In the summer months you can ascend past the Peak 8 Base Area on the Colorado Super Chair (paid activity). You will ride in an open chair over the ski runs enjoying beautiful views on the way to Alpine Camp atop Peak 8. Once you arrive you can hike about and explore before you descend.
Colorado Super Chair Scenic Chair Rides Summer
Purchase in person on mountain at guest services office (base peak 8)
Advance online purchase at Breckenridge.com $$
Summer 2023 operation June 30 - Labor Day
Summer Lift Status - The gondola does not operate when there is lightning
Other on mountain summer activities include zip lines, ropes courses, rock climbing walls and more! Other area summer activities include hiking, biking, water activities on Lake Dillon, and festivals. Explore other area activities.
Scenic chair rides on mountain are not available in the winter months. The mountain is open for skiing and you not be able to safely load/unload the open air chair with out skis.
