Monts Fleuri Cottage

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.

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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

02/20/2024

Only in Leadville, CO ---

If you've seen skijoring before, go watch it again. If you never seen skijoring, make sure you go watch it for the first time.

01/22/2024

Silverthorne is just a short drive from Leadville and it offers a lot of exciting things to do and to explore!

Step into Silverthorne, where winter turns the town into a living snow globe! ❄️✨ https://bit.ly/3RRvs4P

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01/15/2024

Looking for an amazing place in the mountains for your next vacation? Leadville has a lot to offer - and it's one of the most budget friendly cities in the Rocky Mountains!

While it may not be as glitzy as the likes of Aspen or Vail, one town in Colorado was listed as being among the most affordable mountain towns in the nation.

12/23/2023

The rankings are out! And it’s no surprise that Leadville is right in the middle of all of the great ski action in Colorado. According to the 2023-24 Ski Resort rankings from Peakrankings.com, three of the top ten ski resorts are all well within a short drive from Leadville - including Copper which was ranked #6. Which one is your favorite that made the list?

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.peakrankings.com/content/colorado-rankings-2023-24?

We rank the Colorado ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

11/29/2023

https://www.facebook.com/TravelCrestedButte/videos/1614053789127010/

11/29/2023

It's a go! We will be opening for the season in one week on Wednesday, December 6 at 9am. Who's coming for first chair? Buy your day passes online and save with an early purchase discount at https://www.skicooper.com/cooper-day-pass/ Every day of the season is now on sale, so plan out your Christmas vacation, Spring Break and everything in between by buying today!

11/13/2023

What's that you say? Leadville might have been part of the Republic of Texas at one point? Is that why so many Texans love to come up to visit? The boundaries of the Republic of Texas, before it became the 28th state in the union, encompassed a good portion of Colorado. Including our lovely neighbors to the south, Buena Vista. The The Daytripper recently visited BV so check it out.

https://youtu.be/ayv1GcvUtqo?si=I0XcMep7J-XGWSmh

11/07/2023

Doesn't this just look amazing? So tasty!!!

11/06/2023

Was Leadville part of Texas at one point? Would that explain why so many people from Texas love to come visit?

Here's another travel blogger that we love to follow. Can't wait for this full episode to drop The Daytripper!!!

Why do Texans love Colorado so much? Because it used to be Texas! In 1836 the Republic of Texas reached as far north as Wyoming. Get all the details on our 1...

11/06/2023

Love to follow these travel bloggers, Newstate Nomads!!! Watch this great video of our amazing city of Leadville, CO.

High up in Leadville, Doc Holliday shot his last man, the Unsinkable Molly Brown weighed anchor and married, and did we mention the absolutely incredible piz...

10/31/2023

Looking for a job in Leadville?

Front Office & Property Managment Assistant - Part time, M-F (one Saturday per month), offering $18.00-$19.00 per hour depending on experience. Please click on this link for more information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YX0mHyRKdXmoTrXRkV49z9mlKjX_wuX7/view?usp=drive_link

Please send resume and a little bit about yourself and why this interests you to: [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Photo credit: Amy Tait

10/31/2023

Front Office & Property Managment Assistant - Part time, M-F (one Saturday per month), offering $18.00-$19.00 per hour depending on experience. Please click on this link for more information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YX0mHyRKdXmoTrXRkV49z9mlKjX_wuX7/view?usp=drive_link

Please send resume and a little bit about yourself and why this interests you to: [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Photo credit: Amy Tait

10/30/2023

Wouldn't be Halloween if there wasn't snow in the highest city in the U.S.

https://www.facebook.com/PlanetLeadville/posts/pfbid027pobnuHhHWSNvqf9QwLeLXqbhQ874amQpxB5RJCEL8nfQ947gLNLhWrZUxwNagjXl

10/10/2023

What an amazing tidbit of Leadville history. Sure would have been amazing to see this back in the day. Leadville is full of so much history, it's an amazing city to visit during the upcoming holidays;

Ice Castles is returning to Colorado, but more than 100 years ago, the Winter Crystal Carnival drew visitors to the Leadville Ice Palace.

10/01/2023

https://www.colorado.com/articles/fall-drives-5-color-drenched-colorado-scenic-byways

The best way to welcome fall colors in Colorado is with scenic fall drives. Check out these five byways, with plenty of stops to see other attractions, for beautiful fall foliage in the Rocky Mountains.

09/13/2023

Our favorite town in the mountains is famous!!! Featured in the National Geographic travel website. The word is getting out that Leadville is an amazing place to visit and spend some great time in the mountains!

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains at 10,158 feet, Leadville, Colorado, draws adventurers and history buffs. Here's how to visit this former mining boomtown.

09/12/2023

Fall in Leadville is amazing - take a ride on the Leadville Railroad to take it all in. Book soon, space is going fast for the season at Monts Fleuri Cottage.

Fall will be here before you know it! Don't miss a chance to watch the stunning fall colors change on board the rails of the . We have one of the best panoramic views of the spectacular fall colors in all of Colorado. Not to mention two of Colorado's tallest peaks! Grab the whole family and join us as we climb to almost 11,000 ft. Let the cool mountain breeze refresh you and indulge in our delicious seasonal beverages, like hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and several of local Colorado beers! We cant wait to see you on board!