Vail Resorts Announces Epic Summer Travel, Summer And Winter Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List Now
As snow covered ski slopes transform into stunning hiking and biking trails, now is the best time to make summer and winter travel plans. Available now at the lowest price of the year, the multi-resort Epic Pass is a great option for skiers and snowboarders who want year-round access to premier mountains across the globe. Currently priced at $1,051 USD, the Epic Pass includes unlimited, unrestricted access to Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, plus access to Les 3 Vallées (France), Ski Dolomiti (Italy), Ski Arlberg (Austria), and new for the 2025/26 season, expanded access to Verbier 4 Vallées. The price of a 2025/26 Epic Pass will increase for the first time on 26th May as the winter season gets closer.
In addition to its impressive European resort roster, the Epic Pass also offers unlimited, unrestricted access to 37 incredible resorts in North America, including Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Park City Mountain in Utah; plus access to Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Resort in Japan. With additional partner resorts, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts worldwide.
“As the winter season comes to a close, we’re grateful for another incredible year on the slopes and thank all our guests for being part of it,” said Mike Goar, Vail Resorts’ COO of Switzerland.
“While winter is at the heart of what we do, summer in Switzerland offers its own kind of magic— with a full calendar of exciting events and activities, there’s always something to experience whether it’s summer or winter!”
Come for summer, stay for winter. See how you can start making the most out of a 2025/26 Epic Pass.
- Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis: Gourmet, scenic culinary experiences will delight the senses. For adventurous foodies, join the immersive hiking culinary trek this summer featuring traditional Älplermagronen, while exploring the beautiful, rugged terrain of Schneehüenerstock mountain. Those who prefer to elevate their dining experiences by gondola instead of foot, Sunday brunch will be hosted weekly atop Schneehüenerstock. Perched at 2,300 meters with Michelin-star Chef Markus Neff at the helm, Restaurant Gütsch will host luxury dining experiences throughout the summer. Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis will open for the summer beginning 28th June. Stay for winter, when new chairlifts will replace the Dadens, Val Val – Cuolm, and Val Val - Calmut lifts, and expanded snowmaking at Gemsstock and Dieni will deliver an incredible slope surface.
- Crans-Montana Mountain Resort: High in the Swiss Alps, unique summer thrills await. Adrenaline seekers and nature lovers alike will enjoy downhill adventure on gravity-powered Mountain Carts; low-riding, three-wheeled carts designed for maximum fun and safety while taking in beautiful views from the top of Arnouva. For a two-wheel adventure, the Crans-Montana Bike Park offers mountain bike enthusiasts of all levels amazing trails starting at 2200 meters that pass through forests, alpine pastures, and rocky canyons with panoramic views of the Rhône Valley. Early risers can start their day with Yoga at Cry d’Er or Sunrise at the Plaine Morte Glacier, experiencing breathtaking, 360 views of the Swiss Alps, from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Crans-Montana opens for the summer season beginning 14th June. Stay for winter, as Crans-Montana is committed to improving snowmaking and slope conditions and will continue to elevate the reopened Plaine Morte restaurant – the highest restaurant at the resort with beautiful vistas of the slopes below.
- Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia: Bucket-list summer sightseeing and biking at North America’s ‘Most Beautiful’ Mountain Resort. Whistler Blackcomb opens 16th May for the summer season and is a haven featuring North America’s largest bike park and sightseeing trails with jaw-dropping vistas, ancient glaciers, alpine lakes and wildflowers. 2025/26 Epic Pass Holders receive scenic gondola rides and 20% off bike rentals. The savings don’t stop there. Pass Holders get 20% off at the weekly Mountain Top Summer Feast. Cap evenings at the Whistler Summer Concert Series featuring an impressive lineup of free outdoor concerts in Whistler Olympic Plaza. Stay for winter to experience Whistler Blackcomb in a new way with Wonder Routes, a network of trails, waypoints and stops to discover different terrain based on the type of day skiers and riders want to experience. Immersive options include Top of the World, Alpine Sampler, Super Blues and Après Route.
- Vail Mountain, Colorado: Experience amped up world-class events and a mountain of music. Vail is now the world’s premier high alpine music destination. Opening 13th June for the summer season, Vail will welcome headliner concerts this summer including Leon Bridges, O.A.R. and The String Cheese Incident. Make the most of the upcoming concert series with scenic gondola rides and 20% off lodging, bike rentals, food and beverage with a 2025/26 Epic Pass. Stay for winter to be among the first to try My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School, a new technology for winter 2025/26 that creates a seamless, connected and next-level experience for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, and neighboring Epic Pass resorts including Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone.
- Park City Mountain, Utah: From tarmac to famed terrain at Park City Mountain in 60 minutes or less. The largest mountain resort in the United States is located just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Park City Mountain is sought after year-round with summer highlights including Concerts on the Slopes featuring Mike Posner, Plain White T’s and more. Opening for the summer season on 7th June, 2025/26 Epic Pass Holders receive summer benefits at Park City Mountain including scenic gondola rides, 20% off lodging, bike rentals, food and beverage. Stay for winter and experience a world-class network of terrain parks where Olympians have made history. A host to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Park City Mountain will welcome the world again in 2034 as a venue for the Winter Games. Skiers and snowboarders can practice their own legendary skills in the historic Eagle Superpipe.
Epic Pass includes unlimited, unrestricted access to Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, plus access to Verbier 4 Vallées, Les 3 Vallées, Ski Dolomiti and Ski Arlberg - 26th May is the last chance for the lowest Epic Pass price of the year
