Monts Fleuri Cottage

01/10/2025

"6 Colorado mountain towns worth visiting during winter even if you skip the slopes"

https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/adventures/6-colorado-mountain-towns-worth-visiting-during-winter-even-if-you-skip-the-slopes/article_30a8b202-9573-11ef-8020-0704e1693b34.html?

Yes, many Colorado mountain towns are known for their ski resorts and slopesport recreation. That said, many of these towns are still totally worth the visit during the winter even

01/10/2025

7 Colorado state parks to include on your 'winter bucket list'

https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/adventures/7-colorado-state-parks-to-include-on-your-winter-bucket-list/article_34b0283e-9560-11ef-babf-133b697c159e.html?

Colorado's state parks might get more visitors in the summer, but they're known for offering up a wide range of opportunity for winter recreation, too. And for many Coloradans, the

01/10/2025

Snow is looking good this season!!!

12/14/2024

Snow is great this year!

11/03/2024

It’s that time of year!!!

🎅🚂 Santa and His Elves Have Arrived! 🚂🎅

Santa’s workshop is in full swing at the Leadville Railroad! 🎄✨ He and his cheerful crew of elves are hard at work, setting up their outpost village and putting the finishing touches on the Holiday Express Train—all for YOU to enjoy!

Starting November 21st, climb aboard for a magical holiday journey filled with festive decor, cozy vibes, and, of course, Santa himself! Don’t miss your chance to experience the season’s magic in the Rocky Mountains!

🎟️ Reserve your tickets now! LeadvilleRailroad.com

08/21/2024

Breckenridge is just a short drive from Leadville and it's a great place to visit. Not just for skiing, summer is fantastic in Breckenridge, too! Did you know that there is a free Gondola Ride you can take to explore tons of trails in the area?

https://www.uchealth.org/today/free-gondola-rides-in-the-colorado-rockies/?

Free gondola rides take you to beautiful places in Colorado. Gondolas in Telluride and Breckenridge are fun to ride in summer and fall.

08/06/2024

A note from a friend -

Hey Colorado Peeps
For anyone who needs to know, the Plains Hotel in Cheyenne is selling rooms for 3 days at a time for $100 and you're allowed to bring two small animals per room ($33/night minimum of 3 nights for evacuees from fires). Call the front desk at 307-638-3311.

Send a message to learn more

07/09/2024

"Airbnb released its top hot spots for the Fourth of July, and Leadville nabbed the No. 4 ranking. According to Airbnb, 87% of users say location is most important when booking a family vacation."

https://kdvr.com/news/local/this-colorado-mountain-town-is-a-top-july-4th-destination/?

If you are looking for a highly coveted spot for an Airbnb this July Fourth weekend, look no further than Leadville.

06/25/2024

Summer is always an amazing time in Leadville, CO!

06/04/2024

One of the best 14'er hikes are right here in our backyard;

14,438-foot Mount Elbert offers accessible routes ascending to the highest point in the Rockies. Here's the best way to tackle this trek.

05/29/2024

Some amazing day trips just a short drive away from Leadville in this article! So much to see and do here in America's highest city. https://travelcurator.com/destinations/colorado-best-small-towns/?

Home to spectacular scenery, ski resorts, hot springs, and rich history, Colorado's small towns are best explored by car, and at a slow pace.

03/27/2024

If you're coming to Leadville through Denver, chances are you'll go through the Eisenhower Tunnel. This is a great article on the history of this magnificent feat of engineering!

The Eisenhower Tunnel was an extremely difficult project based on its geographical placement on the Continental Divide.

03/26/2024

03/26/2024

Its Spring time in the Rocky Mountains and we have fun, sun and snow here on the .

Pack a picnic lunch and join us for a two hour trip winding through the rocky mountains. Pass by towering snowcapped mountains, frosted ever greens and piles and piles of fresh white snow!

Don't forget to bring a coat or jacket, our open car is the perfect place to enjoy the warm Colorado sunshine and grab panoramic shots of the stunning scenery!

Tickets are available in person the day of the trip or online at leadvillerailroad.com

03/26/2024

"The U.S. Forest Service's Ski with a Ranger program will return to Ski Cooper this year, with free, family friendly tours every Sunday until the end of March."

The U.S. Forest Service's Ski with a Ranger program will return to Ski Cooper this year, with free, family friendly tours every Sunday until the end of March.

03/26/2024

Did you miss this amazing competition this year? Here is some fantastic footage of the 2024 Skijoring event held annually in Leadville.

What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky Skijoring of course. Every winter, thousands of people descend on the old mining town of Leadville, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains, for one of the most popular skijoring races in the United States.

02/20/2024

Hiking goals - two of the best 14ers are just right outside Leadville....

Looking to get into fourteener climbing this summer? It's important that you know how difficult the mountains you're climbing are before you hit the trailhead. Here's a quick rundown of