While we adore our mountain chairlifts and gondolas for the quick ascent to our favorite ski slopes, during autumn in Vermont these same transports serve a whole new purpose. Get a different take on the vibrancy of the season one of the fall gondola rides in Vermont. Glide through the treetops and check out the bright and bold colors of the foliage from up in the sky.

1. Mount Snow

Hop aboard the Bluebird Express to sail through the scenery with friends. Once at the summit of Mount Snow, you can leaf peep into four different states. Tickets for these gondola rides in Vermont are affordable, especially if you purchase in advance online. Children six and under ride free with an adult.

2. Okemo Mountain Resort

Sit back and enjoy the colorful ride on the Sunburst Six Chairlift. Spend some time on the vibrant mountaintop hiking or picnicking before you take the return trip to enjoy the show all over again. Lift tickets for these Vermont gondola rides are very affordable and children six and under ride free.

3. Stowe Mountain Resort

Glide to the top of Vermont's highest mountain on the Stowe Gondola SkyRide. Taking in the explosive colors of fall has never been quite this easy. Children under five ride free with a paying adult.

4. Sugarbush Resort

Ride right through a path of blazing poplars and experience the golden hues of autumn. The Super Bravo Express Quad can take you round trip or choose to hike the mountain one way.

5. Stratton Mountain Resort

Soar straight to the top of southern Vermont's highest peak, the best gondola ride in Vermont for top-notch foliage views. Gondola tickets at Stratton Mountain Resort are good all day long, so you can take the stunning trip again and again. Children 4 and under ride free. Purchase in advance online for discounts.

6. Killington Resort

The K-1 Express Gondola gives you access to sweeping views on the 1 1/4 ride to the 4,241-foot mountain peak. Hurry before the colors fade away and the snow starts to fall.

Check each individual resort's website for full details, dates, and times of the fall gondola rides in Vermont, of course. Bring along a great blanket for the ride! If heights give you the heebie-jeebies, you can enjoy the magic of autumn closer to the ground on this scenic horseback ride in Vermont.