Colorado Ski Lodges and Resorts: Monarch Mountain Lodge in Monarch, CO
Great Places to Ski in Colorado
Monarch Mountain Lodge has a lot to offer, not only is it a great place to ski, but it is open year round for all kinds of outdoor recreation. An example is only five miles from the lodge you will find Monarch Crest Trail Head, which is rated as one of the best mountain bike trails in Colorado. Within walking distance is the South Fork Arkansas River, which in the summer offers many great water activities.
Room accommodations at Monarch Mountain Lodge are made up of ninety-nine rooms and five spacious suites. The standard rooms come in either one or two beds. Rooms for guest who bring their pets along with them are located on the first and second floors. There are rooms on the second floor for guests that smoke. If you smoke in non-smoking areas, there is a fine for smoking violation. There are also efficiency rooms that come in one or two beds with mini refrigerators.
The Owner Suite has two king size beds. It also has a living room, full kitchen, dining room, and a bathroom. It can sleep four adults. The Junior Suite has two queen size beds, a sleeper sofa, and a mini refrigerator. It can sleep six adults depending on the sleeping arrangements.
The Aspen Suite has two rooms. One room has a king size bed and the other has two queen-size beds. There is one bathroom and a mini refrigerator. It sleeps up to six adults depending on the sleeping arrangements.
Dining at Monarch Mountain Lodge is a culinary delight at the Cliffhanger's Restaurant and Lounge. While enjoying a great meal, you can take in the breathtaking scenery of the Sawatch Mountain Range along the San Isabel National Forest. The staff can accommodate a dinner for a new bride and groom along with their entire family, cater to your next business meeting, or serve a romantic meal for two. Breakfast and dinners are served daily. There is also a bar menu in the lounge with sandwiches, soups, pizza and chicken wings.
Recreation at Monarch Mountain Lodge consists of many activities year round. To the east of the lodge you will find the Arkansas River Valley, to the northeast the Collegiate Peaks, to the northeast the Sawatch Mt. Range, the south there is the Sangrede Cristo Mt. Range and to the north the Mosquito Mt Range which provides a climate for the region called the "Banana belt." This climate makes for year round outdoor recreation.
Winter in the valley can be summed up as spectacular. Local tour guides will guide you deep into the majestic mountains on your choice of snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes. When you are finished with your daylong outdoor adventure you can come back to the lodge and soak in one of the many natural hot springs. Many vacation packages include lodging and skiing.
For more information on Monarch Mountain Lodge contact:
Monarch Mountain Lodge
22720 West Highway 50
Monarch, CO 81227
800-332-3668
719-539-2581
www.monarchmountainlodge.com
Published by Allen Bell
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- Room accommodations at Monarch Mountain Lodge are made up of 99 rooms and 5 spacious suites.
- Dining at Monarch Mountain Lodge is a culinary delight at the Cliffhanger's Restaurant and Lounge.
- Recreation at Monarch Mountain Lodge consists of many activities year round.
1 Comments
Post a CommentI have heard that Monarch Mtn. is a great place to ski, etc. However, I have a little problem with their presentation of their cancellation policy. I do not recall ever receiving a copy of their rules and regulations by mail or email. Especially their cancellation policy. I lost $171.00 to Monarch Mtn. Ski Resort when I cancelled
our reservation for 12/27/08 less than 48 hours before our reserved time. I was never informed of the 48 hour notice (to cancel reservations). Nor was I offered a partial refund. What really gripes me is the fact that my family and I found out around 8:30 AM (Mtn Time)on Christmas 2008 that a severe snowstorm was going to hit that area on 12/26/08 and that it would be very unlikely that we could even get there by driving on the Highway from Salida to the ski resort. What did they expect? That we arrive by way of helicopter? I think that the way this whole matter was handled by Monarch ski resort was very unfair and shows apparent GREED!