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Jun 15, 2022surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks in the san juan mountain range, ouray, colorado, is known as the “switzerland of america.” this victorian-era mining town is as authentic as it gets, so. Apr 11, 2024is ouray really the “switzerland of america?” nestled in the heart of the san juan mountains of colorado lies a quaint town that seems plucked out of a fairy tale. Dec 22, 2025this lesser-known colorado mountain town is called the 'switzerland of america' for its skiing and natural beauty this tiny town in southwestern colorado is a hub for backcountry skiing.

Jan 6, 2025switzerland of america tourism began to thrive after 1887, which saw the opening of one of colorado’s grandest hotels, the three-story beaumont, and the arrival of the denver & rio grande. Jun 2, 2025situated in the heart of the san juan mountains in southwest colorado, ouray is known as the switzerland of america. Dec 31, 2025ouray, colorado, captures the spirit of switzerland's alpine towns with year-round outdoor adventure and breathtaking alpine scenery.

Ouray, colorado – switzerland of america main street in ouray, colorado by carol highsmith. Ouray, colorado, is a historic mining town on the million dollar highway in southwest colorado.