Colorado Travel Guide

Colorado: a paradise for wilderness lovers

Rocky Mountain National Park

It is simply inconceivable not to make a stop at Rocky Mountain National Park on your way to Colorado. The high peaks can be seen from US 36, which is one of the most beautiful roads in the United States. The park covers almost 108,000 hectares and is home to beautiful scenery and numerous animal species, including brown and black bears and mountain lions.

San Luis Valley

With its towering peaks, the 'Tibet of America' is full of breathtaking scenery, including the magnificent Great Sand Dunes, known as the highest in North America. The Alamosa Nature Reserve is also worth a visit, with its herds of bison and elk.

San Juan Mountains

The San Juan Mountains are a sanctuary for many of the Rocky Mountain's most iconic animals, including black bears, grizzly bears and lynx, a species that was reintroduced to the area in the mid-2000s.

Yampa Valley

In addition to its magnificent and enchanting landscapes, the Yampa Valley is home to remarkable wildlife, including magnificent avian specimens such as the meadowlark and warbler. This is a trip that will appeal to birdwatchers.

Viewpoints that are worth the diversions

Colorado: a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors and wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

It is simply inconceivable not to make a stop at Rocky Mountain National Park on your way to Colorado. The high peaks can be seen from US 36, which is one of the most beautiful roads in the United States. The park covers almost 108,000 hectares and is home to beautiful scenery and numerous animal species, including brown and black bears and mountain lions.

San Luis Valley

With its towering peaks, the 'Tibet of America' is full of breathtaking scenery, including the magnificent Great Sand Dunes, known as the highest in North America. The Alamosa Nature Reserve is also worth a visit, with its herds of bison and elk.

San Juan Mountains

The San Juan Mountains are a sanctuary for many of the Rocky Mountain's most iconic animals, including black bears, grizzly bears and lynx, a species that was reintroduced to the area in the mid-2000s.

Yampa Valley

In addition to its magnificent and enchanting landscapes, the Yampa Valley is home to remarkable wildlife, including magnificent avian specimens such as the meadowlark and warbler. This is a trip that will appeal to birdwatchers.

Viewpoints that are worth a visit

San Juan Skyway

The stretch of road from Silverton to Ouray offers magnificent views of the spectacular Red Mountain Pass, a pass perched at an altitude of over 3,300 metres.

Black Canyon Rim Drive Road

Thrill-seekers will enjoy the Black Canyon Rim Drive Road, overlooking 600m deep canyons.

Big cities and charming small towns

Denver

Denver, Colorado's capital and largest city, is a young, vibrant city in a beautiful setting. The city is sheltered by the Rocky Mountains to the west and opens onto the Great Plains to the east.

Grand Junction

Much smaller than Denver, Grand Junction is the main city in the western part of the US state. The city is still known today as much for the majestic scenery that surrounds it as for its food production, which is the pride of its inhabitants.

Boulder

Located on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a city with a pleasant living environment and a vibrant youthful population. It is located in the northwestern part of the Denver metropolitan area and is the state's main university centre.

Paonia

Located in the western part of the state, the small town of Panoia is home to a large community of artists and nature enthusiasts, making it an attractive and charming town.

Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs is a spa town known for its warm waters and has been home to some of the legendary figures who have shaped American history. Among the most famous are Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, and Doc Holliday, a character made famous for his involvement in the O.K. Corral shootout.

Creede

With less than 500 inhabitants, Creede is a small town with a unique character, named after Nicholas Creede, one of the first miners in the area. Its breathtaking scenery will appeal to lovers of the great outdoors and nature.