Peak 2 Peak Gondola
50°04′ N 122°57′ WGondola$1582 hoursSeasonal
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola links the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain with the Rendezvous on Blackcomb across 4.4 km of open valley, and it suits non-skiers who want the alpine in winter. Pre-booked winter sightseeing costs $158 an adult for 2026/27 through Tourism Whistler, and cloud on the peaks can hide the view on the day you go.
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Pre-book at least three days ahead for the lower rate.
Access
Tourism Whistler says the Whistler Village Gondola, the Blackcomb Gondola and the Peak 2 Peak all take wheelchairs. The Roundhouse Lodge has an elevator to its upper floor, and both lodges have accessible washrooms. From the Rendezvous Lodge to the Peak 2 Peak terminal is about 78 m at an average grade of 5.7%.
Whistler Blackcomb bills the Peak 2 Peak as one of the world's highest lifts of its kind, and at its highest the cable hangs 436 m above the valley floor. It runs 4.4 km between the Roundhouse at 1,850 m on Whistler Mountain and the Rendezvous at 1,860 m on Blackcomb, and Tourism Whistler times the crossing at about 11 minutes each way. Each cabin carries up to 28 people. Two of them have glass floors, so watch for one as it swings into the station.
A winter sightseeing ticket takes you up from the village and across between the mountains, and Tourism Whistler says it includes the Umbrella Bar at the Roundhouse. Inside the Roundhouse you'll find Steep's Grill & Wine Bar and a ramen station, and Christine's on Blackcomb serves full-service meals in the Rendezvous. Tourism Whistler suggests about two hours for the whole outing, because you ride other gondolas to reach the Peak 2 Peak first.
Online sightseeing sales close three days ahead. Inside that window you buy at the Whistler Visitor Centre, where Tourism Whistler says tickets don't sell out, and since nothing prints at home you bring photo ID to collect them. Child prices go by age on the day you buy. Dogs stay off the gondolas unless they are certified aid dogs or avalanche rescue dogs.
The mountains stand on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as the Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges. From Vancouver, Epic Rides runs coaches from Burrard Station to the Gateway Loop in 1 hour 45 minutes, and the village gondolas are a short walk from the loop. On the winter timetable from 27 November the last Epic Rides coach back leaves at 7 pm, or at 9 pm on Fridays.
Worth knowing
- Pre-book on Tourism Whistler's site at least three days ahead for the lower rate.
- Carry layers and waterproof boots, since Tourism Whistler puts the alpine 5 to 10 degrees below the village and the winter approach crosses snow.
- Skiers don't need a sightseeing ticket, because every winter lift ticket and pass includes the Peak 2 Peak.
- Check Whistler Blackcomb's live lift status before you head up, since it warns that sightseeing lifts close without notice in bad weather.
Quick answers about Peak 2 Peak Gondola
How much is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in winter 2026/27?
A winter 2026/27 Peak 2 Peak Gondola sightseeing ticket costs $158 for adults 19 to 64 when pre-booked through Tourism Whistler. Seniors pay $133, teens 13 to 18 pay $126 and children 7 to 12 pay $74, and children 6 and under ride free.
When does the Peak 2 Peak Gondola open for winter 2026/27?
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is scheduled to reopen on 20 November 2026 with Whistler Blackcomb's opening day, conditions permitting. Tourism Whistler sells winter sightseeing through 18 April 2027.
Is the Peak 2 Peak included in a Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket?
Yes. Every winter lift ticket and ski pass at Whistler Blackcomb includes the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, so skiers and snowboarders ride it between the two mountains.
How long is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride?
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola takes about 11 minutes each way across 4.4 km. Tourism Whistler suggests planning about 2 hours for the whole outing, because you ride other gondolas up the mountain first.
What are the opening hours of Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
Peak 2 Peak Gondola is open whistler Blackcomb lists its winter 2026/27 hours as TBD. Tourism Whistler sells winter sightseeing for 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027, and Whistler Blackcomb warns that weather can close any of its lifts without notice, sightseeing lifts too, so check the live lift status on the day.
When is the best time to visit Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
Peak 2 Peak Gondola: Wait for a clear day, because cloud hides the view that makes the ride worth the price, and Tourism Whistler counts December to March as the prime snow months. Expect it 5 to 10 degrees colder at the top than in the village, and wear waterproof boots, since you walk through snow to reach the gondola in winter.
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