When Alta opens and closes: 2026/27 dates and hours

Alta's 2026/27 season runs roughly from November 21, 2026 to April 19, 2027 — about 149 days of skiing. The resort has not announced any dates yet — its own site (alta.com) lists them as to be determined — so November 21, 2026 is its usual window as calculated by us. The April 19, 2027 closing is our own calculation: it is usually announced only weeks ahead. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

Alta opening and closing dates

Expected opening: November 21, 2026. Expected closing: April 19, 2027. Opening depends on enough snow at the 2598 m base, so it can move a week or two either way; with a 3373 m top station, the upper mountain usually holds out longer than the base at the end of the season. Closing tends to be pushed to Easter when it falls late.

Alta's lift operating hours

Like most alpine resorts, Alta's lifts typically run roughly from 9:00 to 16:30–17:00, with the occasional night session on special dates. The exact daily schedule is published on the resort's official site.

When to book your gear

The two weeks around opening day, plus Christmas and Easter holidays, are when sizes and the better models sell out first in Alta. Booking with the opening date already on the calendar — November 21, 2026 this season — is the simple way to avoid being left with what's spare.

Ski rental in Alta from €22 per day, booked in advance and picked up in the shop.

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Frequently asked questions about Alta

When does Alta open for the 2026/27 season?

The resort has not announced any dates yet — its own site (alta.com) lists them as to be determined — so November 21, 2026 is its usual window as calculated by us. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

When does Alta close?

Closing is expected around April 19, 2027, about 149 days after opening. With a 3373 m top station, the upper mountain can stay open after the base has run out of snow.

Is Alta open today?

The dates on this page cover the whole season. To know whether runs and lifts are open today, the live snow report is the reliable source.