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Sapphire Valley Ski Area - North Carolina

Situated between the Pisgah and Nantahala National forests on the edge of the Smokies, Sapphire Valley is a mountain resort with southern charm. Enjoy a day of skiing on the gentle slopes or spend the day just enjoying the clean alpine air.

The Sapphire Valley Ski slopes are an integral part of a 5,700-acre four-season resort nestled in a pristine mountain valley high in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, with an average elevation of 3,400 feet. In keeping with the natural serenity of Sapphire Valley, the lift lines are rarely longer than eight minutes. This atmosphere provides the perfect setting for families seeking quality time together.

Sapphire Valley offers ski & snowboard lessons & distinctly affordable rates, including special discounts for groups. The base lodge has a rustic mountain style complete with a stone fireplace, snack bar/restaurant, and ski clothing shop. In just one day, the basics of skiing or snowboarding can be learned from our excellent core of instructors.

Located just a couple hours from Atlanta and Knoxville, Sapphire Valley is a true hidden gem of Carolina winter fun.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation:	3,300 ft	(1,006 m)
Summit Elevation:	3,500 ft	(1,067 m)
Vertical Drop:	200 ft	(61 m)
Skiable Area:	7 acres	(3 hectares)
Annual Snowfall:	30 in	(76 cm)
Longest Run:	1,600 ft	(488 m)
Snowmaking:	100 %
Number of Lifts:	3
Uphill Lift Capacity:	1,400 per hour
Types of Lifts:	2 Surface Lift 1 Quad Chair
Number of Trails:	2

TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest:		50%
More Difficult:		50%
Most Difficult:		0%
Experts Only:		0%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.

AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing:	Yes
Snowboarding:	Yes
Night Skiing:	Yes
Snow Tubing:	Yes

 

FEATURED LODGING

» WyndhamVR Fairfield Sapphire Valley

$278.10 - $309.00

70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire, NC 28774

Waterfalls and Wooden Wonders. Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley is our crown jewel in the stunning Jackson County region of the Blue Ridge Mountain known as.. At Fairfield Sapphire Valley..our spacious 1-bedroom vacation suites comfortably sleep up to 4 to 6 guests from 745 to 780…

» Hampton Inn Suites CashiersSapphire Valley

$129.00 - $169.00

3245 US Highway 64 East Sapphire, NC 28774

The Hampton Inn and Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley NC hotel is nestled in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains just three miles east of Cashiers North Carolina and 12 miles east of Highlands North Carolina. Located on scenic US Highway 64 just two and half hours from Atlanta Cashiers is the ideal…