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Mountain road at sunset
Mountain road at sunset

Take to the Open Road An Auberge Southwest Road Trip

The Experience

Explore the treasures that exist within the southwest region of the Auberge Resorts Collection of properties and the many spectacular destinations between their front doors.

Madeline Hotel with mountains in background
Madeline Hotel with mountains in background

Aspen to Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride, Colorado

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Duration: 4 hours

Framed by the majestic 14,000-foot peaks and wide blue skies of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains from its perch in Telluride’s Mountain Village, the Forbes Travel Guide five-star resort Madeline Hotel & Residences brings a new tier of luxury to the destination of Telluride. Furnished like a rarified ski home, Madeline Residences combine ski-in, ski-out access, unparalleled hotel amenities and personal services.

Stops en route:
Double RL Ranch | The 16,000 acres Colorado property of fashion designer Ralph Lauren and his wife, Ricky.
Ridgway State Park | Poised at the entrance to the staggering San Juan Mountains is an angler's paradise.
Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park | Explore some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Over 2 million years, the river and weather have sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock.
Paonia, Colorado | Enjoy the fragrant peonies the town is known for, or stop at the orchards along McClure Pass to pick your own cherries, peaches, apples or pears.
Carbondale, Colorado | A destination with small-town charm with world-class art. Stop at the Powers Art Center to view the Jasper Johns retrospective and a stunning pool reflecting Mount Sopris.
Maroon Bells, Colorado | A series of distinctively bell-shaped, wine-colored peaks towering 14,000 ft. above the glacial Maroon Creek Valley, offer some of the most spectacular natural views in the world.
Parent and child fisihing
Maroon Bells range
Picnic spread
Parent and child hiking
Parent and child hiking

Aspen to Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Duration: 6 hours

A legendary landmark, re-imagined: Situated on 317 secluded acres bordering Santa Fe National Forest and just minutes from downtown Santa Fe, Bishop's Lodge is a soulful retreat steeped in heritage. Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, the iconic Santa Fe landmark has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its distinctive Southwestern heritage for the next generation.

Stops en route:
Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico | Home and studio of 20th century American artists Georgia O'keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, with a suggested lunch at Abiquiu Inn.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado | Known for its all natural, geothermal hot springs in the San Juan Mountains, with nearby Chimney Rock National Monument, a sacred site of the Ancestral Puebloans.
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad | A National Historic Landmark and heritage railroad, this train combines Colorado’s mining history with unparalleled beauty.
Mesa Verde National Park | A World Heritage site and International Dark Sky Park, it was home to the Ancestral Pueblo people for 700 years.
Great Sand Dunes National Park | Sled and play in dune towers up to 750 feet high, along with picnicing and hiking opportunities.
Lightenberger Ranch | Fish one of the finest private ranches in southern Colorado with “lunch on the deck."
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Horse on a dusty trail
Goldener Hirsch rooftop
Goldener Hirsch rooftop

Aspen to Goldener Hirsch in Park City, Utah

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Duration: 7 hours

A longstanding architectural gem in the heart of Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Village, Goldener Hirsch blends the historic charm of an Austrian-inspired ski chalet with the modern lines of recently added mountain residences. Goldener Hirsch’s mid-mountain location means thrilling backcountry adventures are just steps away for endless hiking and mountain biking to horseback riding and fly-fishing.

Stops en route:
Colorado National Monument | Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive - a home to bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.
Gateway Automobile Museum | The museum steps back in time to cover the revolution in personal transportation brought about by the invention, production and marketing of the American automobile.
Moab, Utah | Explore some of the most stunning red-rock landscapes in the United States at Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park or Deadhorse Point State Park.
Provo, Utah | Hike to the Mount Timpanogos summit, or spend a day floating or rafting down the waters of the Provo River.
Helper, Utah | Visit the historic mainstreet with quirky art galleries and a chance to learn the incredible mining history of this town.
Salt Lake City, Utah | Visit Tabernacle Church and a myriad of other points of interest in this sprawling Southwest city.
Palisade, Colorado | Pick world famous Palisade Peaches, Olathe corn or sample estate bottled and small batch wine.
John Brown Canyon | This route features interesting red rock formations, incredible views and opportunities to discover ancient petroglyphs.
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Deer in the mountains
Downtown Park City
Guestroom at Hotel Jerome
Guestroom at Hotel Jerome

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