Red Cliff, Colorado
Gondola Village at Holy Cross
About Gondola Village at Holy Cross
Gondola Village at Holy Cross is a little sanctuary in the mountains between Aspen, Vail, and Leadville, Colorado. There is little else in the area except for the next door Holy Cross Wilderness, with a lifetime worth of trails, lakes, and peaks to explore -- all accessed from a trailhead only two plus hours from Denver. Gondola Village at Holy Cross has direct access that many only dream of to Colorado's water wilderness, and some of the best backcountry skiing, hiking, scrambling, backpacking, and fly fishing in the Vail / Eagle County / Leadville / Aspen area. Our modern alpine cabins are some of the cutest cabins you've seen, complete with a mix of amenities to make your wilderness stay a bit more comfortable. Don’t forget your camera, and a good book (or read one from our large library while you’re up here). Gondola Village at Holy Cross is at almost 12,000 feet above sea level (believed to be one of the highest altitude Hipcamps in the world). Gondola Village at Holy Cross has been featured on Discovery Channel’s Reclaimed, Airbnb's OMG! Fund, Arch Digest, numerous other publications and brand product shoots. The managers of this property have worked in modular construction (cabins, yurts, and homes) and hospitality for many years and have brought together some of the best Scandinavian and modern mountain design with a mining town aesthetic. With such challenging access (larger items can only come in via helicopter), each piece of furniture and amenity is carefully chosen. The trip up can be challenging (only off-road, winch / locker equipped vehicles dare try the 759 Holy Cross City jeep road, others will need to hike in at least 2.5 miles), but the views and cabins are well worth the trek. For successful navigation without reliable cell service, a map app like onX is recommended. Snow free season tends to be June 15 an October 30 annually, and outside of this guests should be prepared for up to 11 miles of over-snow travel with no cars allowed (a bit less depending on snow coverage in the shoulder seasons from May 21 - early June and late October - November 21).
Accommodations on the property
- Cabin
Location
Red Cliff, Colorado
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Gondola Village at Holy Cross
Synthesized from 27 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“This campsite offers a cozy and peaceful retreat with a charming cabin set in a stunning mountain backdrop. The hike to the cabin can be challenging, especially with a heavy pack o…”
14 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“had absolutely everything I needed for a cozy camping experience”
5 mentions
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Cleanliness
“The cabin was clean and very cute.”
3 mentions
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Amenities
“more well-appointed than expected”
3 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The host is consistently praised for being responsive and helpful, making the stay smooth and enjoyable. Visitors appreciate the well-stocked cabin and the host's clear communicati…”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Super cool, cute place with amazing views. The cabin was surprisingly well-equipped.
10/10 would recommend! My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon at Gondola Village! So peaceful and relaxing! We took a short day hike to Cleveland Lake about 1 mile from the cabin, so nice just enjoying the sun and quiet! I’m sure this changes based on the people who stay, but there is left behind propane tanks to use, extra snacks, mugs, pots, pans, cook utensils! It’s so was perfect little get away!
Long overdue return to the Refugio. The newer cabbin Ben has built is really cool, and a perfect setting for a remote weekend. As always, I loved my time up here. I'll be back for sure.
Such a cozy and peaceful cabin! Perfect for a quiet getaway—remote enough to feel like an escape, but still super comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, which made the whole experience seamless. Would absolutely come back!
The cabin was clean and very cute. Everything was as described. We saw lots of fun animals, including two very friendly snowshoe hares.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gondola Village at Holy Cross located?
Gondola Village at Holy Cross is located in Red Cliff, Colorado.
What types of accommodations does Gondola Village at Holy Cross offer?
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