Depots
The San Luis Valley
Boasting more than 8,000 square miles within its borders, the world’s largest and highest inhabited alpine valley is home to some of the most spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation in the west. Ringed by mountains on all sides, many of them among the highest peaks in the continental U.S., the valley itself is a colorful collage of agricultural land, prairie grasses, meadows, sweeping foothills and quaint, historic towns dating back to the mid-to-late 1800s.
Spanish Peaks
The Spanish Peaks of southeastern Colorado are true marvels of nature, rising 7,000 feet over the San Isabel National Forest in the San Luis Valley. For hundreds of years, the Spanish Peaks served as important landmarks for Spanish and French settlers in the area, who used them as guides across the plains of Colorado. Even before that, Indian tribes such as the Ute and Apache called the area surrounding the Spanish Peaks home, with great reverence for the mountains they referred to as the “Breasts of the World.” While the Spanish Peaks have known many names over the centuries, you can expect the breathtaking beauty of these twin peaks to remain a constant.
The San Luis Valley
Boasting more than 8,000 square miles within its borders, the world’s largest and highest inhabited alpine valley is home to some of the most spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation in the west. Surrounded by mountains on all sides - many of them among the highest peaks in the continental U.S. - the valley itself is a colorful collage of agricultural land, prairie grasses, meadows, sweeping foothills and quaint, historic towns dating back to the mid-to-late 1800s.
La Veta
Tucked away in the La Cuchara Valley below the twin Spanish Peaks, the quaint art town of La Veta may be one of the last, best undiscovered spots in Colorado. The marriage of scenic beauty, rich history and a charming town center with shopping, galleries and dining make it easy to see how this area became a haven for artists over the years. Located 100 miles from downtown Colorado Springs and 180 miles from Denver, your opportunity to experience the serene beauty of La Veta is just a short drive away!
Alamosa
Located in south central Colorado and surrounded by the dramatic Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Alamosa is the San Luis Valley’s largest town (10,000) and serves as its cultural and economic center.
