# Aspen in fall

> What Aspen is like in fall (September – October): events, conditions and what it's like to stay at Durant 6D that time of year.

**Short answer:** Gold aspens on the mountain right outside the windows, Maroon Bells foliage and quieter streets.

| Event | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| [Maroon Bells Fall Foliage](/events/maroon-bells-fall-foliage) | Peak color is typically mid- to late September |
| [Snowmass Balloon Festival](/events/snowmass-balloon-festival) | Usually mid-September |
| [Aspen Ruggerfest](/events/aspen-ruggerfest) | Usually mid-September |
| [Aspen Filmfest](/events/aspen-filmfest) | Usually late September / early October |

## At a glance

- Peak color is usually mid- to late September
- Filmfest, Ruggerfest and the Snowmass Balloon Festival

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

- 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 11, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026: 7 nights, $2,639 all-in ($377/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/seasons/fall