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An A-Z of the world’s ski resorts
Our pick: Our favourite resorts are Morzine and Les Gets in France. These traditional villages in the French Alps are fantastic for families and easy to access from Geneva Airport, with a short 1-hour 10-minute airport transfer compared to many other ski resorts. Neighbouring Morzine and Les Gets are part of the Portes Du Soleil, 12 linked resorts across France and Switzerland, allowing you to ski two countries during one holiday! Take a look at some of our chalets in Morzine and Les Gets throughout this guide.
Ski Resorts in Andorra
The small country of Andorra has some of the highest ski resorts in the Pyrenees. While black runs are rare, there are plenty of blue and red runs, making it an ideal ski playground for intermediates.
Andorra La Vella
Arinsal
Canillo
El Tarter
Encamp
Grau Roig
La Massana
Pal
Pas de la Casa
Soldeu
Ski Resorts in Argentina
With a snow season from June to September, Argentina is an affordable ski destination when you’re craving the slopes during Europe’s summer months.
Chapelco
Cerro Bayo Ski Boutique
Cerro Catedral
Las Leñas
Ski Resorts in Australia
Australia might not be the first destination that comes to mind for skiing, but don’t overlook the top-quality snowfields in the south. Snow season runs from June to October.
Charlotte Pass
Corin Forest
Falls Creek
Lake Mountain
Mt. Baw Baw
Mt. Buller
Mt. Hotham
Perisher
Thredbo
Ski Resorts in Austria
Rated as one of the best places in the world for snowsports, Austria has connected ski areas with 200-300km of pistes.
Alpbach
Alpendorf
Altenmarkt
Axamer Lizum
Bad Gastein
Bad Hofgastein
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Brand and Bürserberg
Brixen im Thale
Döllach
Ehrwald
Ellmau
Fieberbrunn
Filzmoos
Finkenberg
Fiss
Flachau
Fugen
Fulpmes
Galtur
Gaschurn
Gerlos
Going
Golling
Gosau
Götzens
Grossarl-Dorfgastein
Heiligenblut
Hinterglemm
Hinterstoder
Hippach
Hochgurgl
Hochrindl
Hochsölden
Hopfgarten
Igls
Innsbruck
Ischgl
Kappl
Kaprun
Katschberg
Kirchberg
Kirchdorf
Kitzbuhel
Kuhtai
Lech
Leogang
Maria Alm
Mayrhofen
Mittersill – Kitzbuhel
Nassfeld
Nauders
Neustift
Niederau-Oberau
Obergurgl
Oberlech
Obertauern
Oetz
Oetztal
Pettneu
Ramsau im Zillertal
Rauris
Reith im Alpbachtal
Scheffau
Schladming
See
Seefeld
Serfaus
Silvretta Montafon
Solden
Soll
St Anton
St Christoph
St Johann in Pongau
St Johann in Tirol
St Wolfgang
Stuben
Tschagguns
Wagrain
Westendorf
Wildschonau
Zell am See
Zell am Ziller
Zurs am Arlberg
Ski Resorts in Bulgaria
Ski Resorts in Canada
Across the pond, ski season in Canada begins in mid-November and lasts until the end of May. it’s a popular ski destination for all levels.
Apex
Banff
Big White
Fernie
Jasper
Kicking Horse
Kimberley
Lake Louise
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Marble Mountain
Mont Sainte Anne
Panorama
Red Mountain
Revelstoke
Silver Star
Sun Peaks
Sunshine Village
Tremblant
Whistler
Ski Resorts in Chile
Chile is ideal for first-timers experiencing their first runs in the Andes. The ski season runs from June to October and there are resorts near Santiago and further south in Chilean Patagonia.
Corralco
El Colorado-Farellones
La Parva
Nevados de Chillán
Portillo
Valle Nevado
Ski Resorts in China
China has over 700 ski resorts, including Olympic-level runs from hosting the Winter Olympics in 2022. Rated as one of the top skiing destinations in Asia, it’s worth adding it to your bucket list.
Beidahu
Jilin Wanda Changbaishan
Nanshan
Tianshan
Yabuli
Zhangjiakou
Ski Resorts in Finland
The Midnight Sun, Northern Lights and winter wonderland landscapes in the Arctic Circle make Finland a magical ski destination for the whole family. Its gentle slopes are perfect for beginners and children.
Iso-syote
Lapland
Levi
Luosto
Muonio
Pyha
Ruka Kuusamo
Saariselka
Salla
Tahko
Yllas
Ski Resorts in France
France takes the trophy for one of the best ski destinations in Europe, if not the world. With over 300 resorts to choose from across the Alps and Pyrenees, there’s plenty to suit all abilities and interests.
Aime La Plagne
Alpe d’Huez
Ardent
Argentiere
Auris en Oisans
Avoriaz
Ax les Thermes
Barèges
Belle Plagne
Bourg-St-Maurice
Brides Les Bains
Cauterets
Chamonix
Champagny en Vanoise
Chamrousse
Chatel
Courchevel
Flaine
Font Romeu
Isola 2000
La Clusaz
La Grave
La Joue du Loup
La Mongie
La Plagne
La Plagne 1800
La Rosiere
La Tania
La Toussuire
Le Corbier
Le Grand Bornand
Les Arc Peisey Vallandry
Les Arcs
Les Arcs 1600
Les Arcs 1800
Les Arcs 1950
Les Arcs 2000
Les Carroz d’Arraches
Les Coches
Les Contamines
Les Deux Alpes
Les Gets
Les Houches
Les Menuires
Les Orres
Les Praz De Chamonix
Les Saisies
Loudenvielle
Luchon (Superbagneres)
Megeve
Meribel
Meribel Les Allues
Meribel-Mottaret
Montchavin
Montgenevre
Morillon
Morzine
Notre Dame
Orelle
Oz en Oisans
Plagne Bellecote
Plagne Montalbert
Plagne Soleil
Pra Loup
Pralognan
Praz De Lys
Reberty
Risoul
Sainte Foy
Samoens
Serre Chevalier
St Francois Longchamp
St Gervais
St Jean d’Arves
St Lary Soulan
St Martin de Belleville
St Sorlin d’Arves
Tignes
Val Cenis
Val d’Isere
Val Thorens
Valfrejus
Valloire/Valmeinier
Valmorel
Vars
Vaujany
Villard de Lans
Ski Resorts in Germany
Germany may be overshadowed by Austria, Switzerland and France, but it’s a world-class ski destination in its own right. It has almost 700 ski resorts and many of them are just 1.5 hours away from major international airports.
Alpsee Grünten
Arber
Feldberg
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Hessen
Oberstdorf
Ruhpolding
Zugspitze
Ski Resorts in Italy
Epic pistes, great food and top-notch hospitality are what you can expect from skiing in Italy. Most ski regions are located in the Eastern, Western and Central Alps.
Alagna Valsesia
Alleghe
Andalo
Antey St Andre
Aosta
Aprica
Arabba
Bardonecchia
Bormio
Brunico
Campitello
Canazei
Cavalese
Cervinia
Champoluc
Claviere
Cortina
Corvara/Colfosco
Courmayeur
Drei Zinnen
Folgaria
Gressoney
Kronplatz
La Thuile
La Villa
Livigno
Macugnaga
Madesimo
Madonna di Campiglio
Passo Tonale
Pejo
Pila
Pinzolo
Pragelato
Prato Nevoso
Predazzo
San Candido
San Cassiano
San Martino di Castrozza
Sansicario
Santa Caterina
Santa Cristina
Sauze d’Oulx
Selva Val Gardena
Sestriere
Siusi
Strembo
Val Di Fassa
Valchiavenna
Valtournenche
Versciaco
Ski Resorts in Japan
Japan is an up-and-coming ski destination, from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. Niseko is the largest, but there are other smaller one-lift slopes and resorts located near hot spring villages.
Appi Kogen
Bandai
Furano
Hakuba
Kiroro
Niseko
Nozawa
Rusutsu
Sahoro
Shiga Kogen
Teine
Tomamu
Yuzawa
Zao
Ski Resorts in New Zealand
If you’re itching for powder when Europe is in the summer season, New Zealand is a worthy winter destination to chase the slopes. Ski season on the South Island is from June to October, with slopes on the North Island starting and finishing a little later.
Broken River
Cardrona
Coronet Peak
Craigieburn Valley
Mt. Hutt
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Ruapehu
Remarkables
Treble Cone
Tūroa
Whakapapa
Ski Resorts in Norway
Skiing has been a part of Norway’s culture for thousands of years. Backcountry skiing is popular, but there are also downhill runs for all levels.
Beitostolen
Gausta
Geilo
Hemsedal
Kvitfjell
Norefjell
Oslo Winterpark
Trysil
Voss
Ski Resorts in Romania
Romania’s small ski resorts offer a playground for beginners to try their first few runs in a laidback atmosphere. While it doesn’t have the height of the Alps, Romania’s Carpathian Mountains are still impressive and affordable.
Azuga
Poiana Brasov
Predeal
Sinaia
Straja
Transalpina
Ski Resorts in Scotland
While snow coverage can be unpredictable, Scotland has a small but satisfying range of ski resorts when the weather is favourable.
Cairngorm Ski Area
Glencoe
Glenshee Ski Centre
Lecht Ski Centre
Nevis Range
Ski Resorts in Serbia
Serbia is an underrated gem of a ski destination in the Balkans. Ideal for first-timers and families, it offers a great value-for-money experience with jaw-dropping scenery to match.
Babin Zub
Kopaonik
Tara
Zlatibor-Tornik
Ski Resorts in Slovakia
Slovakia is another ski destination often overlooked. This means quieter slopes and quality terrain. The ski season runs from early December to late April.
Ski Resorts in Slovenia
Slovenia offers small and homely resorts for families, large resorts with more than 10 lifts for those who like variety, and resorts at an altitude of 2,293m for those with a head for heights.
Bled/Bohinj
Kanin
Kranjska Gora
Vogel
Ski Resorts in Spain
Spain isn’t just a summer destination. It’s fast becoming a popular place to ski. Head north to the resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees or go down south to the sunny Sierra Nevada.
Ski Resorts in Switzerland
Switzerland is another giant of a ski destination thanks to its world-famous high-altitude ski resorts, traditional Alpine villages and top-quality hospitality.
Adelboden
Aletsch
Andermatt
Anzere
Arosa
Champéry
Champex
Crans-Montana
Davos
Engelberg
Flims Laax Falera
Grächen
Grimentz
Grindelwald
Gstaad
Interlaken
Kandersteg
Klosters
Lauterbrunnen
Lenzerheide
Les Diablerets
Leukerbad
Leysin
Meiringen-Hasliberg
Mürren
Nendaz
Pizol
Saas-Fee
Samnaun
Savognin
Scuol
Siviez
St. Moritz
Taesch
Torgon
Val Mustair
Verbier
Wengen
Zermatt
Zinal
Ski Resorts in the USA
Light powder, snowfall and spectacular visibility make the USA a top destination for skiers wanting to branch out from Europe. Whether it’s a gentle green or a double diamond black run, you’ll find slopes and terrain to suit all experience levels.
Alyeska
Aspen
Beaver Creek
Big Sky
Breckenridge
Bretton Woods
Copper Mountain
Crested Butte
Deer Valley
Durango Mountain
Heavenly
Hunter Mountain
Jackson Hole
Keystone
Killington
Lake Placid
Lake Tahoe
Mammoth
Mt Hood
New Hampshire
Northstar at Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe
Park City
Snowbird
Snowmass
Steamboat
Stowe
Sugarloaf
Sun Valley
Sundance
Sunday River
Taos
Telluride
The Canyons
Vail
Whitefish
Winter Park
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