Published October 30, 20263 min readMountains

Telluride, Mountain Village and Ophir: What the Map Filters

Quick answer

The hub has three area filters: Telluride, Mountain Village and Ophir. Telluride and Mountain Village are separate towns joined by a free gondola. 12 of the 47 Mountain Village stays say Telluride in the title. The Telluride hub lists 191 places on its map, 122 of them individual stays. This page does not rank areas. Sources are linked at the end.

The 3 area filters on the map

These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data, read October 30, 2026. They change when listings are added or removed.

Telluride: 119 pins on the map, 74 of them listed as individual stays.
Mountain Village: 71 pins on the map, 47 of them listed as individual stays.
Ophir: 1 pin on the map, listed as an individual stay.

An area tag is a broad label. Open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.

Telluride

119 pins, 74 of them stays. 5 stay titles mention the gondola and 5 mention downtown.

The Town of Mountain Village says Telluride sits at 8,750 feet and that the two towns each have their own government. Source: Town of Mountain Village, Visitor Information.

Mountain Village

71 pins, 47 of them stays. 16 stay titles name Mountain Village and 6 say ski-in.

The town lists Mountain Village at 9,545 feet. It owns and runs the free gondola. The gondola page gives winter dates of November 20, 2026 to April 4, 2027, running 6:30 a.m. to midnight. It is closed for fall maintenance from October 26 to November 19, 2026. When it is closed, the San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation runs free buses between the towns. The page warns that the gondola can close without notice for weather or power outages. Source: Town of Mountain Village, Gondola.

Ophir

1 pin, 1 stay. This is the smallest filter.

The Town of Ophir's winter parking page says San Miguel County can close the Ophir Road and its gates to all traffic for avalanche control or extreme weather. It tells residents to keep several days of supplies, and says vehicles left on town rights-of-way can be towed. A winter stay here should come with the host's road and parking instructions. Source: Town of Ophir, Winter Parking Regulations.

How to shortlist

Pick the filter: Telluride, Mountain Village or Ophir.
Open the pin. A title that says Telluride may be a Mountain Village stay.
Ask how far the stay is from a gondola station, and check the gondola dates for your trip.
For Ophir in winter, ask the host about road closures and where to park.
Book on the site linked from the listing.

FAQ

Is the gondola running in early November?

No. The town lists a fall maintenance closure from October 26 to November 19, 2026, with free buses. Winter service starts November 20, 2026.

Is the gondola free?

Yes. The Town of Mountain Village, which owns and runs it, says it is free.

Are Telluride and Mountain Village one town?

No. They are separate towns with their own governments, and separate filters on the hub.

Which Telluride area is best?

We do not rank areas. Pick the filter that matches the pin, then compare the listings in it.

Does BnB Search book the stay?

No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.

Sources

Official pages read October 30, 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so check the source before you rely on them.

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