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When we are going to the Alps, we are no longer afraid to choose any resorts we like - in winter, you can confidently fly to each of the resorts, get there, and find suitable accommodation. Moreover, European resorts offer an amazing selection of huge ski areas, which not every skier can go around in a week. But if you are a real skier, then when listing the names below, you wake up with a desire to wait for winter as soon as possible and go to one of these magnificent resorts.

So, the 10 largest in the world. Go!


Three Valleys, France

Three Valleys - these are the three main ski resorts - Courchevel (1760 m), Meribel (1450 m) and Val Thorens (2300 m). It is curious that the name Courchevel 1850 is not true - the resort is so named to compete with Val d'Isère and in fact it is located at an altitude of 1760 m.

Courchevel is the most expensive ski resort in the world. Hotels and chalets are mostly only 4-5 *. The cost of expensive chalets for the New Year's week can reach up to 200 thousand euros and more. But if you rest a little lower at an altitude of 1550 m or 1650 m, then you can quite find an acceptable accommodation for a less expensive vacation. The first week of January in Courchevel is called the “Russian New Year”. Well, it is clear why, you can not even explain. Do you want to participate? No problem, save your wallet!

Meribel is a very large resort, it has a huge number of French chalets so beloved by all, which can accommodate a company. Feature - restaurants prevail not with French, but with European food. Meribel-1450 is a bit small for spring skiing, but in New Year everything should be ok.

Val Thorens is the highest mountain resort in Europe and competes with Tignes and Flaine for the title of the most inhospitable resort in the world. But this makes Val Thorens even cooler - it stands on the slopes and it does not matter at all that there are no old promenade streets in it! But the atmosphere of a ski holiday is one of the best in France.


Space Killy, France


It consists of two main resorts - Val d'Isère (1850 m) and Tignes (2100 m) with the Grand Monte glacier.
Val d'Isère is a combination of classy hotels and chalets with excellent restaurants. It is located close to the highways. The resort is expensive. The nightlife is in full swing. A bit unsuitable for beginners - the slopes are difficult, for those who like the thrill of speed.
Tignes - well, scary, of course, but there are some cool hotels in Le Lac, not many chalets. But in Val Clara - a huge selection of apartments and apartments for inexpensive and even rich accommodation. But, the presence of a glacier makes this resort one of the best in the world at the beginning and at the end of the season!
We really enjoy skiing in the Killy Space - for those who ski well, this is the best choice in Europe!

Paradiski, France
One of the most interesting skiing regions. Consists of two large resorts - La Plagne and Les Arcs. They are interconnected by the grandiose two-story cable car Vanua Express. It is quite difficult to ski all the slopes of this region in a week, but for real skiers this, of course, is not a problem.
The stations were built during the heyday of building houses made of concrete and glass. The main advantage of this region is the possibility of inexpensive accommodation combined with great skiing! And, of course, Les Arcs - 1950 - an upscale five-star ski village with a very convenient location. In this region there is an ednik, which means you can start skiing in the fall and finish skiing in late spring.
La Plagne is quieter than Les Arcs, less nightlife, and rather indistinct location of hotels. But calmer skiing and also very wide trails.


Porte du Soleil, France

This is a whole collection of 13 resorts that are connected into a single ski area. The region is close to the Franco-Swiss border and just an hour's drive from Geneva. The main resorts are Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets. Skiing between the villages, you enjoy a ski safari and in one of the Swiss villages of Morgins you can taste world-class chocolate along with your morning tea! Along the way there are a huge number of upscale mountain huts for relaxation with restaurants and panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Geneva and Geneva.

The only downside to this ski area is its height. When there is a lot of snow, it is not felt, but by the third week of March, the tracks are already quite spoiled by the sun and spring. And this is not a problem either, because there is the legendary Mutzig beer!
Perfect - short transfer from Geneva, ski safari and night bars in Morzine. Although après-ski is rather weak, and Avoriaz is a 30-minute drive away.

Avoriaz - more snow and closer to the sun!


Ski Welt, Austria
Well, finally, the first Austrian resort in our series. But what!
The region is low, but one of the most equipped with snow cannons in Europe. The number one lowest price resort in the Austrian Alps. A large number of inexpensive hotels and apartments. It is in Söla that stunning views from the slopes passing through spruce forests and beautiful shelves, when it is difficult to look away from the fabulous Tyrolean landscapes! Yes, it is the beauty and ease of skiing, combined with very affordable accommodation, that makes this region the number 1 competitor to all of the above. Because the friendly après-ski, combined with the hospitality of the hotel and apartment owners, raise this resort to an all-time high on our list!


Arlberg, Austria
The main resorts are located in the skiing region - St. Anton, St. Christoph, Lech and Zürs. The ski area in the region is quite intricate and difficult, there are narrow slopes that you would not advise for beginners. But since 2016 new cable car The Flexenbahn between Zürs and Stuben has completed the ring, creating a unique ski safari trail for skiing and enjoyment. St. Anton is the birthplace of skiing, the oldest resort in the world.

Sankt Anton is a fantastic town! The après ski bars Mooserwirt and Krazy Kangaruh are legendary. St. Anton is a difficult skiing for professionals. Easier - Leh. Leh is a chic skiing area, where it is very beautiful and every beginner can feel like a real professional!

Breoul-Cervinia - Zermatt, Italy, Switzerland
Legendary and one of the most popular ski areas in Europe. Zermatt on the Swiss side is magnificent, glamorous, with a stunning aura of antiquity and high cost. On the Italian side - Cervinia - cheerful locals, a rather chaotic jumble of hotels, queues for lifts, but a surprisingly fun après-ski!

No matter where you are, your attention will be on the Matterhorn. This is the most famous mountain in the world. All the best restaurants in Zermatt look at the Matterhorn. And you will find it hard to take your eyes off the Matterhorn, even at lunch and dinner.
Top quality hotels in Zermatt, classic 19th century style combined with modernity. A city without cars, with horses and carriages, with small electric cars.
The highest ski point in the Alps - 3900 meters!

From the side of Cervinia is the longest track with a length of 22 kilometers! Cervinia - combination of reasonable prices in hotels, inexpensive food with excellent skiing near the Matterhorn. We love Cervinia!

Milky Way, Italy, France
An impressive ski area located along the border of Italy and France - Souse Doule, Sestriere, Montgenevre - the most famous and main resorts of this ski area. Suz Dool is very popular with those looking for cheap accommodation and has many bars and restaurants along the unpaved streets. This is a cheerful and noisy resort, where there are a lot of young people. Sestriere is the highest mountain listed and hosted the 2006 Olympics.
Montgenevre is very beautiful, an old resort, the first French ski school was born in it, and in 1907 it hosted the first ski starts. the resort is famous for its restaurants - food and wine with real French charm.
Slightly slow ski lifts in the region, otherwise very good!

Sella Ronda, Italy
When you see the avenues of this region, the figure of 1300 km of tracks is a bit misleading. Of course, there are these kilometers, but not all of them are connected by lifts, some have to be reached separately. And yet, the most famous ring in Europe is the Sella Ronda. From it, as from the metro ring line, you can start along the radius to nearby resorts. The coziest, the most fabulous and the most popular is the Selva. Located on the Sella Ronda, well accessible and convenient to start in the region. Cortina Dampezzo is very popular, but it is conditionally associated with Sella Ronda and is not associated with any other resorts.
Of course, the main thing in the Dolomites is their beauty. Nothing compares to…. And so on. We like to ride clockwise Sella Ronda because there are at least some black slopes, and in the opposite direction you can only go to admire nature and enjoy the company.
Very little off-piste.


Chamonix, France
Chamonix is ​​a city, Chamonix is ​​a ski resort. Chamonix is ​​the center of world extreme sports. Chamonix is ​​at the foot of Mont Blanc. If you climb the Agui du Midi, you will discover amazing secrets of love for the Alps, including skiing in the White Valley (22 km of unprepared slopes) and the view of Maublant! Every self-respecting skier should go down this route and bring their adult children here to ski.
Chamonix - this five ski areas, 300 km of slopes. The most famous are Brevent-Fléges, Grand Motte, Valley Blanche (White Valley). The most interesting area for skiing prepared slopes - Grande Motte, 20 minutes by bus from the center of Chamonix. This is the largest, highest and steepest region, one of the best of its kind.
Chamonix is ​​a lovely and beloved resort that you want to return to. I must say that the ski pass is the same for this region with the nearby resorts of Megeve and the Swiss Verbier - plus one day of skiing both there and there. So, ride on health, let's go!

So what's the best?
I think it's Three Valleys, France.

Winter is just around the corner and ski resorts Russia is invited to visit the conquerors of snow tracks. Russia is accumulating rich experience by developing ski tourism and offering good service to guests. Skiers, who still preferred foreign holidays, are switching to domestic skiing.

The mountains are calling

The ski season starts in November or December, depending on the region. A diverse landscape, snowy winters, ski slopes created by nature itself - these are the main prerequisites for winter holiday in our country.

Modern ski resorts have appeared on the map of Russia, where slopes are open for skiing for every taste - from calm, gentle routes to steep, dangerous slopes. The most popular of them were built for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. The list of winter resorts is supplemented by the best ski centers of Altai, Transbaikalia, Sakhalin.

But it doesn't have to be that far. In the central part of Russia there are many places where there are inexpensive, but quite decent ski resorts with modern infrastructure. Here you can rent skis, go snowboarding, and then warm up with strong tea in one of the cafes. True, the cheapest, most sought-after vouchers are sold out quickly.

The number of people wishing to celebrate the New Year at the ski resort is growing. On holidays, it’s not possible to relax cheaply, especially in Krasnaya Polyana. Early booking can help save money. Know that it is more profitable to buy ski tours to the Urals or Siberia through local agencies.

We present the top of the best Russian ski resorts with a high rating and developed infrastructure.

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Krasnaya Polyana

The ski resort Krasnaya Polyana was built near Sochi. It is more convenient to get here from the city by the high-speed Lastochka, but you can take a regular bus or take a taxi. The journey will take 1.5 hours. From Adler airport, the path is even shorter - 30 minutes drive.

When choosing a ski tour from Moscow or the regions, find out which ski resorts belong to Krasnaya Polyana. In total, there are 4 complexes in the vicinity:

  1. Rosa Khutor;
  2. Gorki City;
  3. Gornaya Karusel, Krasnaya Polyana - the length of the tracks is 14 km, the elevation difference is 1340 m, the ski pass is from 800 rubles.
  4. Gazprom (Laura, Alpika) - trails 12 km, elevation difference - 886, ski pass from 1600 rubles.

Each resort has an official website, a separate ski rental, its own lifts and ski passes. The first thing skiers need in Krasnaya Polyana is a map of slopes and lifts, as well as a map of the slopes.

Information for tourists:

  • the ski season opens in December;
  • the skiing season lasts until the beginning of May;
  • ski rental - from 1400 to 1900 rubles;
  • not only alpine skiing is offered, but also snowboards, as well as cross-country skiing;
  • there is a toboggan run;
  • housing - 3 * hotels at a price of 2000 rubles. or the private sector for 800-1200 rubles. per day per person.

The cost of ski equipment rental depends on whether the client is a beginner or an experienced professional.

Rosa Khutor

Rosa Khutor ski resort is the largest complex in Krasnaya Polyana:

  • the length of the tracks is 102 km;
  • elevation difference 1745 m;
  • ski pass from 1700 rub.

The ski season starts in December, but the main influx of tourists falls on January and February.

The Rosa Khutor trail map will show 35 routes for skiing. Among them are 5 green slopes for beginners, 20 blue and red slopes each, as well as steep "black" slopes for professionals. The black track is an indispensable attribute of sports skating. Rosa Khutor offers 15 difficult and dangerous descents at once. The most extreme route is indicated on the map by a dotted line, passes through virgin lands and requires special equipment. New trails are also open for cross-country skiers.

The resort has a ski camp for children, where an experienced ski instructor will teach the child the basic skiing skills in a few days. For a children's set of equipment, including skiing, the price will be 1400 rubles. per day. Ski and snowboard rentals are offered at 9 locations.

The most expensive hotels are located near the ski lifts. A more affordable option is apartments on the slope of Rosa Khutor and higher in the mountains.

Official website of the resort: https://rosaski.com/

Gorki City

The all-season ski resort Gorki Gorod, in addition to the multi-colored slopes, offers slopes with artificial snow. People come here not only in winter, when the ski season begins, but also in the warm season. The most fun resort offers:

  • the length of the tracks is 25 km;
  • illuminated trails (5 km);
  • drop 960 m;
  • ski pass from 1600 rub.

Skiing is successfully combined with trips to boutiques and nightclubs.

Official site– https://gorkygorod.ru/. There is an interactive map of the tracks online, where the working lifts, ski rental, eco-paths are indicated.

Dombay

Dombay is a ski resort in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia. The nature reserve where the complex is located impresses with its majestic panorama of mountains, gorges and forests.

How to get from Moscow? By plane or train to Mineralnye Vody, then by bus you arrive in Dombay. It is not necessary to bring skis with you. Rental prices are quite affordable.

The layout of the tracks displays: 5 green and blue, 6 red and 3 black tracks.

What else the tourist needs to know:

  • the beginning of the skiing season - from mid-November;
  • elevation difference 1538 m;
  • the length of the tracks is 25 km;
  • prices for lifts - 1100-1400 rubles (in the new complex);
  • the cable car costs 150-200 rubles. for one lift;
  • helicopter landing and skiing from the top of the mountain is possible, if the weather permits on the slopes of Dombay;
  • there is a toboggan run;
  • rental of skis and equipment - 400-500 rubles. for a day.

You can learn more about the winter Caucasus by visiting official site: http://www.dombaj.ru/.

Sheregesh

Sheregesh is a ski resort in Siberia.

Where is: in the Kemerovo region.

How to get there: to Kemerovo from Moscow by plane or train, then by bus or taxi.

Official site: https://sheregesh.biz.

When does ski season start: from mid-November.

When is the best time to go: the most comfortable weather in Altai in February and March. Although even the opening of the season in November may be accompanied by frost.

Height difference: 680 m

Skipas: from 1200 rubles per subscription.

Accommodation: guesthouse from 1200 r per day, hotels offer prices from 2600 r. for the number.

Skiing are rented for 200 r. in hour.

slope map displays 16 pistes of different difficulty levels from 700 m to 4200 m. The scheme of pistes and lifts will help you not to get lost.

What are the things to do in Sheregesh besides skiing?? You can go to the caves in search of Bigfoot, ride horses and huskies, warm up in the bath, take the children to the amusement park.

Abzakovo

Abzakovo is a ski resort that Bashkiria is rightfully proud of. New ski resort built a few years ago, and now it is a developed tourist center.

Where is: Bashkortostan, the village of Novo-Abzakovo.

How to get from Moscow: by plane to Magnitogorsk, from there 75 km by bus, or by train to Novo-Abzakovo station.

Trail map: 5 blue, 3 red and 3 black and 4 beginner runs.

The total length of the tracks: 18 km.

Height difference: 300 m.

Ski pass prices: from 1120 rubles.

Equipment rental: on weekdays - 1000-1500 rubles, on weekends - up to 2000 rubles.

Housing: hostels, chalets, hotels (from 2000 rubles per night).

Entertainment: zoo, water park, quad bikes, quests for adults and children.

Official site– http://www.abzakovo.com. Often special offers are published for ski tours for students, pensioners, families with children.

Igor

Igora is a ski resort located in the Leningrad region. By plane or train you get to St. Petersburg, then - an hour by bus or train. Address: 54th km of the Priozersky district.

Start of the ski season: December. The season lasts until March, rarely until April.

Sports opportunities:

  • 7 tracks (3 green and 4 blue) with a total length of 3.5 km;
  • trails for cross-country skiing;
  • racing track;
  • drive track;
  • height difference - 120 m;
  • skipass - from 1050 rubles;
  • skiing - 720 rubles. for 3 hours.

Igora-Park offers illuminated trails for night skiing, ice rink, sleigh rides, ski school, swimming pools, SPA and fitness centers. For accommodation, tourists choose hotels, cozy houses or cottages in a budget residential complex.

Official site– http://www.igora.ru/.

Sorochany

Sorochany is a ski resort in the Moscow region, designed more for relaxing skiing:

  • height difference 90 m;
  • the length of the tracks is 6 km;
  • the ski slope is 70 m wide;
  • number of tracks - 10;

The ski complex is equipped with modern lifts made in Austria and Italy.

Location: Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, Kurovo village. You can get from Moscow by train or regular bus.

Ski rental with boots will cost 1670-2100 rubles. on a weekday. Ski pass prices - 70 rubles. for getting up on weekdays, 160 rubles. on holidays and weekends.

Official site– http://www.sorochany.ru/, where guests can book a hotel near the slope. For visitors, accommodation prices start from 2500 rubles, residents of the region come to ride directly from home.

Kirovsk

Kirovsk is a ski resort on the Kola Peninsula. The Murmansk region lies beyond the Arctic Circle. The snow in the mountains does not melt all year round, so the ski season, which starts in autumn, ends at the height of summer. The most comfortable rest is in March, April and May. Unusual impressions will give a ski tour, bought in December. The polar night descends on the region, and the mountain slopes are illuminated by the aurora borealis.

How to get from Moscow? To get to Kirovsk, you must first fly to Murmansk or take a train to the city of Apatity and take a regular bus or take a taxi.

Information for tourists:

  • the length of the tracks on the map is 30 km;
  • height difference - 550 m;
  • ski slopes - 8 green, 9 blue, 11 red, 3 black;
  • there are illuminated slopes and ski schools;
  • ski pass prices - from 800 rubles.

Thrill-seekers rent a helicopter, fly around 4-5 peaks, descend to one of them and make dizzying descents. The ski slopes are amazingly diverse. These are virgin fields, and complex angles of inclination, and a pressed surface for freeriders.

Official site: http://www.kirovsk-hibinogorsk.ru.

The ski complex under the general name Kirovsk includes several autonomous ski areas. Let's describe the most popular of them.

Khibiny

Khibiny - a ski resort, known as Snow Park, is located in the center of Kirovsk on the southern slope of the mountain range and is a favorite vacation spot for citizens. The slope is very easy, aimed at inexperienced skiers and children:

  • track length 200 m;
  • drop 30 m;
  • rental - skiing from 280 rubles, snowboarding 200 rubles / hour;
  • lift is illuminated at night.

Hotels, according to tourists, leave much to be desired. But they are pleased with inexpensive tours and attractive prices for equipment rental. There is a ski school where children under 4 years old are taught for free.

Official site– 25chorr.ru.

Big Woodyavr

Bolshoi Vudyavr is a ski resort on the shores of the lake of the same name, the highest mountain in northwestern Russia. The trails are maintained in perfect condition thanks to daily snow grooming. The ski slope is illuminated even at night.

  • elevation difference 550 m;
  • the length of the tracks is 19 km;
  • ski pass from 850 rub.

The layout of the slopes is: 1 green, 7 blue, 2 red and 3 black slopes. Two of them have springboards with a height of 50 and 70 m. The resort has certificates for giant slalom and freestyle. Extreme lovers will find one of the best snow parks in Russia.

How to get there? From the city of Kirovsk by regular bus.

Official site– http://www.bigwood.ru/.

Gubakha

Gubakha is a ski resort in the Northern Urals.

Where is? Resort address: Perm Territory, the city of Gubakha. From the capital of the region, lay the route Perm - Gubakha, the distance by car along the highway will be 208 km. The ski complex is located in the city.

The ski season lasts from early December to mid-April. The ski base is suitable for all fans of winter holidays, including those who like difficult slopes:

  • the total length of the tracks is 20 km;
  • elevation difference 320 m;
  • ski pass from 700 rubles;
  • ski kit rental 400 rub/h or 700 rub/day;

The ski center offers slopes of different markings. Slalom and giant slalom, downhill, freestyle - for each sport, tracks have been prepared, the schemes of which are presented official site http://gubahasport.ru/.

A hotel and a hostel are open for visitors. You can rent an apartment in the city and get to the ski lifts by public transport.

Khvalynsk

The Saratov region is famous for its reserve with relict forests, thermal springs and picturesque hills. It is here at an altitude of 359 m above sea level that Khvalynsk is equipped - a ski resort near the city of the same name.

How do they get there? To Saratov by any means of transport. Then you look for the bus station and choose the route Saratov - Khvalynsk, the distance along the highway is 232 km.

The ski complex offers 4 groomed slopes for downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding:

  • height difference 80 m;
  • the length of the tracks is about 3 km;
  • skis and equipment - 200-350 r / h or 1350-2350 r / day;
  • ski pass - 500 rub / h or 1600 rub / day.

Hotels offer comfortable rooms from 2800 rubles. for a double room. There are also guest houses, the price for them starts from 800 rubles. per person per day.

Official site: http://hvalin.ru

The local "highlight" is an outdoor thermal pool with water heated to 30-35 °.

Mount Sobolinaya

The Baikal route among tourists is considered exotic. But sophisticated skiers from all over the country dream of getting to the Sobolinaya Mountain ski resort.

How to get? By plane you arrive in Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude. It is possible by train, but it is very long and tiring. Then you overcome 147 km by train, bus or taxi. Your final destination is Baikalsk.

For accommodation tourists are offered a choice of hotel, inn, hostel and cottage town.

ski season lasts from November to the end of April.

Trail map describes the condition of the slopes, 13 slopes, lifts. Note to tourists:

  • the total length of the tracks is more than 15 km;
  • elevation difference 475 m;
  • on Baikal, prices for equipment are 350 r/h or 1000 r/day;
  • skipass - from 1000 r / day.

Entertainment: rope park, excursions, quad bikes, sauna.

Official site– http://baikalski.net/

Zavyalikha

Zavyalikha is a ski resort, a Mecca for sophisticated skiers.

Where is? In the Southern Urals, in the Chelyabinsk region, the city of Trekhgorny. You will have to get first to Ufa or Chelyabinsk, then by train to Vyazovaya station and another 20 km by bus or taxi to the resort.

The ski center will pleasantly surprise you with its technical equipment. What is the 6-seater high-speed lift, which saved tourists from long queues. Some tracks can boast of the international FIS marking.

Equipment prices:

  • ski kit - from 1350 to 1600 r / day .;
  • snowboard accessories - 1300-1800 r;
  • ski pass - 1000-1500 r for 2 days.

The total length of the tracks is 15 km, the elevation difference is 280 m.

Where to live A: one hotel, apartments and houses for rent.

Official site– http://zavjalikha.net

Belokurikha

Belokurikha is a ski resort and at the same time a medical balneological center in Altai.

Where is? In the Altai Territory, Smolensk region, near the town of Belokurikha. Your route is the airport - Novosibirsk - Belokurikha, the distance along the highway is 465 km. It is more convenient to get through Barnaul (171 km to the resort). The nearest railway station is located 70 km in the city of Biysk.

Start of the ski season: from the end of November to April.

Altai is an ideal region for skiing. Snow cover from 1.5 m, the weather is sunny and calm. Even 20° frost does not interfere with skiing.

The ski complex offers:

  • the length of the tracks is 7 km;
  • height difference up to 550 m;
  • price for a ski pass - 200 r / h or a subscription 500-1200 r / day;
  • skiing - from 250 r / hour.

For beginners, the green ski slope is suitable. For experienced skiers there are 2 blue, 3 red, 2 black slopes. There is a ski track.

Housing: visitors stay in sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotels and recreation centers.

Official site– http://blagodat22.ru/

A new ski complex Belokurikha 2 is being built 10 km from the existing resort, where not only amateur recreation is planned, but also the training of professional athletes.

Beloretsk

Beloretsk is a ski resort in the Southern Urals in Bashkiria on the slope of Mount Mratkino (height 806 m).

How to get there? To Magnitogorsk, Ufa or Chelyabinsk by any transport, then by bus to the place. Back also by bus Beloretsk - Magnitogorsk, the distance along the highway is 83 km.

The ski base Beloretsk is located within the city. The slopes are equipped in a pine forest:

  • elevation difference - 300 m;
  • length of tracks - 4 km;
  • skipass - from 300 rubles;
  • alpine skiing - from 140 r / a

Official site: mratkino.rus

Where to live? Near the ski center there are many private houses, hotels from 900 rubles. per room and expensive, comfortable holiday homes.

Whichever resort you choose, you will have vivid impressions, unique photos and a boost of energy for the year ahead.

In summer, it is usually customary to relax on the sea, and in winter ... what can be preferred if not one of the most beautiful ski resorts? By ski tourism is meant not only a fun winter pastime. This is a real excitement, sports competitions, keeping in shape and, last but not least, a wonderful mood and adrenaline. In addition, the chilling and unforgettably clean mountain air cannot be compared with anything, which you just want to inhale to the fullest. And the mountains aspiring upwards, wrapped in fluffy snow, resemble a fabulous childhood and create an atmosphere of comfort.

If we talk about choosing one of the best ski resorts in the world, then it is worth noting the countries of North America and the Alpine European countries. What to choose: Switzerland, France, Austria or Italy?

What should you pay attention to when choosing the best ski resort in the world?

Some already have their own preferences for the ski resorts where they spend their winter holidays every year, while others ask a lot of questions in search of the best hotels, high paths and successful snow areas.

There are several criteria that you should pay attention to when choosing the best ski resort in the world:

  1. Good conditions for living and recreation.
  2. Choice of additional services to your taste (skating school, equipment rental, gourmet restaurants with the possibility of ordering national dishes for gourmets and just food lovers, guide services, skiing on main and additional routes, skiing outside prepared routes, instructors for children, other additional activities for different generations, family entertainment, demonstration programs, etc.).
  3. Modern lift system.
  4. Good location of the resort, stable snowfalls.
  5. Dedicated separate areas for training skiing.
  6. A wide range of accommodation options (a good hotel, a private house for a family or multi-storey houses for large companies).

Having decided what you need, you can easily find the perfect place for your winter vacation.

Rating of the best ski resorts in the world

If we talk about winter holidays, and in more detail, about the highest and most expensive ski resorts in the world, it is worth noting that the choice depends on the wishes of the vacationer. Those who are professional snowboarders and focus on high-level skiing certainly have their own preferences and their choice regarding the longest and highest ski slopes in the world has long been obvious.

But if you still have not decided where to spend your vacation and want to organize it at the highest level, then the description of the best ski resorts in the world is for you:

  • France, Val Thorens;
  • Switzerland, Zermatt;
  • Canada, Banff, National Lake Louise;
  • USA, Colorado, Vail;
  • Switzerland, Davos;
  • France, Chamonix;
  • Italy, Cortina d'Ampezzo;
  • Spain, Sierra Nevada.

Let's consider each of them in order. Go!

highest ski resort

France, Val Thorens is one of the highest ski resorts in the world. The cost of rest in the territory of this resort is quite high, but it's worth it.

The resort is well suited for professionals. Ski tracks are equipped with special ditches and jumps for skiing. Skiing is also allowed on the territory of the resort outside specially prepared tracks.

Two years ago, Val Thorens was named the best ski resort in the world.

Among other things, there is an opportunity to visit the water park and enjoy the beauty of the European highlands. But it is worth noting that getting to this resort is not entirely easy. For fans of fast moving and minimal waste of time, you should be patient.

The most expensive ski resort in the world

Switzerland is famous not only for its unsurpassed banking system, but also for its ability to organize holidays. Zermatt is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world. It is chosen by fans of professional winter sports who prefer to relax with their families.

The advantage is that the resort provides round-the-clock programs for both children and adults.

Also, this resort is characterized by picturesque unique landscapes, some of which belong to the Matterhorn mountain. Constant snow, different types of comfortable and safe lifts and a cozy, quiet atmosphere are the hallmark of the resort.

The most famous ski resort in the world

Banff National Park is the territory of one of the oldest and most famous ski resorts. Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful and expensive complexes.

The resort is perfect for sports lovers who, in addition to active recreation, are not averse to admiring the magnificent nature and mountain ranges. French harmony and luxury reign on the territory of the resort. A big advantage of the resort is easy access to the park, which will not make you endure tedious routes and traffic jams. This ski resort is suitable for everyone: both sports enthusiasts and professionals, both adults and children.

The largest ski resort

Vail, Colorado, USA is one of the largest ski resorts in the world.

The resort is unique. On its territory you can try any level of skill in skiing, but more emphasis is placed on professionalism. Master snowboarders will not be bored here either. And such entertainment as dog sledding, which is the dream of many fans of extreme sports, can be done here by everyone.

One of the advantages of the resort is a long period of suitable natural conditions for skiing.

The most popular ski resort

Unlike other ski resorts, Davos is famous for its clean air, which has healing properties. This is one of the most popular resorts in the world.

In Switzerland, this complex was called the capital of snowboarding. And the longest ski slope is located here. Its length is more than two hundred kilometers. Also, the resort is characterized by a high-quality Swiss level of service that will not leave you indifferent.

The highest ski slopes

French Chamonix attracts winter sports professionals who prefer steep and extreme slopes. Beginners can also have fun here, as special trails for beginners allow skiing even without an instructor.

This resort is popular due to the fact that it is relevant for any generation.

As is typical for the French custom, a special emphasis here is on the quality of food.

Shopping, sports activities and the possibility of active pastime attract tens of thousands of tourists.

The most beautiful ski resort

A secluded scenic spot in the Alps, Cortina d'Ampezzo is a favorite winter destination for beginners and intermediate skiers who prefer to combine sport and contemplation of beauty. Easy trails and gentle slopes are conducive to non-professional skiing.

In addition, the resort characterizes a high level of entertainment programs for those who do not prefer winter sports, but come here just to relax.

It is worth noting that skiing professionals will not be able to reach their full potential here, since there are only a few “black” slopes here.

Night lighting of the tracks allows sports enthusiasts to have fun on snow-covered tracks at any time of the day. The skiing season starts in December and just coincides with the winter holidays and vacations.

The best ski resort in the world

Sierra Nevada is one of the southernmost European resorts. Quite close to resort complex there are palm trees and sand, but due to the high mountains and mountain climate, skiing is also very popular. Many of the skiers rightly consider this resort to be the best.

For lovers active entertainment it offers all kinds of excursions, services for walks on a hang glider, snowmobiles or dog sledding. Many entertainment and additional services are offered only by hotels, so if you prefer a good rest, then it is worth settling there.

Summing up

In order to choose the best ski resort in the world, you should, first of all, decide on your wishes. The main requirement of any winter resort or even a recreation center is high-level service and developed service. It is worth noting that many resorts are quite old, but this only makes them more popular. Each of them annually develops in its own way and is ready to surprise its visitors. Therefore, no matter which of the above resorts you choose, you are guaranteed a good mood and a pleasant pastime!

It is quite possible that the list of the best ski resorts in the world will be replenished with new complexes. If you know of other unique skiing spots, share your findings in the comments to help others find their perfect winter getaway!

Top 10 ski resorts: popular ski resorts among vacationers. Reviews of tourists and experts.

Everyone has a different idea of ​​good rest. For some, a tropical paradise with stretching white sand beaches and coconut trees is just what the doctor ordered. Others opt for a more active pastime, conquering the snowy slopes of magnificent ski resorts. Dozens of scenic spots for winter adventures, from Aspen to Zermatt, are the best that downhill fans can find today.

Aspen, Colorado

If you want to join a select circle of the rich and famous, then one of the most expensive American ski resorts, Aspen, is at your service. Located in Colorado, the city is known primarily for the slopes of four unrelated mountains, allowing skiers of all skill levels to enjoy skiing and local natural beauty. Both beginners and professionals can find here a rest to their liking. The only negative (and for some it may be a plus) is the extremely high price for all types of services.

Aspen, Colorado

Cortina, Italy

Cortina is an Italian ski resort in the Dolomites, with a rich sports history and aristocratic spirit. It was here that the 1956 Winter Olympics, various championships and other competitions were held. Today, the ski slopes of Cortina are an important stage in the World Cup and a worthy rival to other resorts. Like Swiss Zermatt, the whole life of the city is centered around small but extremely pretty streets.

Mont Tremblant, Quebec

Combining the Canadian version of the French "art of living" with luxury is Tremblant, one of the most famous eastern Canadian resorts. Most real paradise for skiers first announced itself in 1939 and became one of the first places intended for skiing in all of Canada and the second in North America. What makes the slopes of Mont-Tremblant especially attractive is its proximity to Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second largest Canadian city. He's only an hour away.

Stowe, Vermont, USA

This is one of the most famous and scenic ski resorts on the map, combining traditional New England charm with a huge elevation difference. There are two areas for skiing - Mount Mansfield, the highest point in Vermont, and Spruce Peak. Stowe is included in a limited number of interconnected American resorts. A well-developed tourist industry in the form of at least 90 shops and 60 restaurants will not let you get bored in your free time.