# Snowmass Balloon Festival: staying at Durant 6D

> Snowmass Balloon Festival in Aspen: typical timing (Usually mid-September), venue, walking time from Durant 6D, insider tips and live penthouse availability.

**Short answer:** **When:** Usually mid-September (confirm exact dates with the organizer). **Where:** Snowmass Village. **From Durant 6D:** Free RFTA bus to Snowmass from Rubey Park. Dozens of hot-air balloons lift off at dawn against fall color. It pairs well with a foliage weekend.

**Typical timing:** Usually mid-September (confirm exact dates with the organizer).
**Venue:** Snowmass Village. **From Durant 6D:** Free RFTA bus to Snowmass from Rubey Park.

| At a glance | Snowmass Balloon Festival |
|---|---|
| Typical timing | Usually mid-September (confirm with organizer) |
| Venue | Snowmass Village |
| From Durant 6D | Free RFTA bus to Snowmass from Rubey Park |
| Season | Fall |

## Why stay at Durant 6D

Dozens of hot-air balloons lift off at dawn against fall color. It pairs well with a foliage weekend.

## Insider tips

- Lift-off is early. Catch an early bus from Rubey Park.

## Questions

**How do I get to Snowmass from Durant 6D?**
Walk 3 minutes to Rubey Park and take the free RFTA bus. The ride is about 25 minutes.

## Live availability (as of October 28, 2026)

- This event's usual window: currently booked or not yet bookable.
- Next open weekend, Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026: 3 nights, $1,270 all-in ($423/night).
- January ski week, Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 6, 2027: 5 nights, $6,837 all-in ($1,367/night).
- Peak February skiing, Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027: 5 nights, $7,623 all-in ($1,525/night).
- 7-night alpine escape, Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026: 7 nights, $2,694 all-in ($385/night).

All-in direct rates include cleaning, property protection and taxes, with no platform fee. Exact quote for any dates: /#book.

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The Galena Penthouse at Durant 6D, 748 South Galena Street, Unit 6D, Aspen, CO 81611. Sleeps 2; 772 sq ft. Live availability and all-in direct rates: https://www.dunnestates.com/#book. Canonical: https://www.dunnestates.com/events/snowmass-balloon-festival