The notebook of Mad River Valley
Follow the reliefs to the silence.
Human-sized ski resorts, rivers and wooded passes in the heart of the Green Mountains.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Forest · River · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Mad River Valley
Human-sized ski resorts, rivers and wooded passes in the heart of the Green Mountains.
Mad River Valley is a discovery of Mad River Glen, Warren Covered Bridge and Camel's Hump. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, forests, riverscapes and the countryside, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: changing weather in altitude. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mad River Glen
- Warren Covered Bridge
- Camel's Hump
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Changing weather at altitude
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen is known for its demanding terrain, with a glide culture that remains unique in the valley. Even without talking about numbers, there is an increase in intensity in the choice of lines and the management of the terrain. The estate attracts a clientele of tight track and technical routes.
Nature and landscape
Warren Covered Bridge
The Warren Covered Bridge Crossing the Mad River with a very clear vernacular, wooden and landscaped proportion. It is an image of the valley more telling than many signs, and the place keeps a soft rural circulation. The bridge serves mainly as a heritage landmark in a green landscape.
Nature and landscape
Camel's Hump
Camel's Hump It is distinguished by an isolated rocktop that serves as a visual signal through the Green Mountains. The climb crosses forest strata and then leads to an open ridge, with an open view towards the distant horizons. It is a peak of sharp contrast between wooded cover and total opening.
Practical tips
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