Alpine Meadows is located off of Hwy 89 between Olympic Valley and Tahoe City. It is home to the Alpine side of Palisades Tahoe and sits in one of the most beautiful areas in all of Tahoe at an elevation of 6,480 feet. The valley is surrounded by steep mountainous terrain at the base of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area.
In the winter, the Alpine side of Palisades Tahoe (formerly Alpine Meadows Ski Resort) covers 2,400 acres with about 1,800 feet of vertical, and the Base to Base Gondola connects it to the Olympic Valley side. In the summer, hiking the 5 Lakes Trail and horseback riding are popular activities.