There is some dissent as to the best places in the world to ski so only a sample can be offered here. Some areas of the world show up on all the best of the best lists. And what’s a great place to ski without a vibrant nightlife and fun things to do in the surrounding area?
Courchevel, France – has the reputation of being the world’s best ski resort and claims to be the largest. It is located within the Three Valleys and there are three villages in Courchevel. Courchevel 1850, is the location of four gourmet restaurants, oodles of boutiques, and also hosts a ski-jumping area and an Olympic skating rink. Don’t forget the night tobogganing and ice climbing.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France – is the home of one of the longest ski trails in Europe, the Valle Blanche (22 km). It is the second highest peak in Europe and the highest peak in the Alps. It was the host of the Winter Olympic games in 1924. Chamonix offers backcountry skiing, hang gliding and ice climbing on glaciers as well as all sorts of apres ski activities. Some consider Chamonix to be the World’s Best Ski Resort.
Cortina, Italy – host of the 1956 Olympics, is one of Italy’s most popular and extreme resorts. It’s located in the eastern Dolomites. The central village hosts 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs. Holiday travelers can also buy a pass that will give them access to 50 other area resorts. Visit the Cortina Adrenaline sledding for bobsledding, snow rafting and tobogganing.
Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia – voted by North Americans to be “The Best North American Ski Resort”, Whistler is certainly one of America’s best and largest resorts. It has many apres ski offerings including cafes, shops and over 100 restaurants. It is known for its 1.6 km vertical drop, the largest in North America. Skiers will enjoy the expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – offers hundreds of trails, many terrain parks and off-piste skiing. It is also only an hour from Mont-Tremblant to Montreal. It is located in the Laurentian Mountains and has a European style village. There are cobblestoned streets, pubs galore, creperies and marvelous shopping opportunities.
Aspen, Colorado – offers a chance to ski with the rich and famous. Known for the razzle dazzle of its night life, come for some of the finest skiing in North America. Every skier will find a level of terrain that is suitable to their level of expertise. It can be a bit expensive but it’s worth it.
Squaw Valley, California – was the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. World class slopes and terrain await you. Couple these with the mild California weather and the breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and you have a holiday to remember.
Courchevel, France – has the reputation of being the world’s best ski resort and claims to be the largest. It is located within the Three Valleys and there are three villages in Courchevel. Courchevel 1850, is the location of four gourmet restaurants, oodles of boutiques, and also hosts a ski-jumping area and an Olympic skating rink. Don’t forget the night tobogganing and ice climbing.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France – is the home of one of the longest ski trails in Europe, the Valle Blanche (22 km). It is the second highest peak in Europe and the highest peak in the Alps. It was the host of the Winter Olympic games in 1924. Chamonix offers backcountry skiing, hang gliding and ice climbing on glaciers as well as all sorts of apres ski activities. Some consider Chamonix to be the World’s Best Ski Resort.
Cortina, Italy – host of the 1956 Olympics, is one of Italy’s most popular and extreme resorts. It’s located in the eastern Dolomites. The central village hosts 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs. Holiday travelers can also buy a pass that will give them access to 50 other area resorts. Visit the Cortina Adrenaline sledding for bobsledding, snow rafting and tobogganing.
Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia – voted by North Americans to be “The Best North American Ski Resort”, Whistler is certainly one of America’s best and largest resorts. It has many apres ski offerings including cafes, shops and over 100 restaurants. It is known for its 1.6 km vertical drop, the largest in North America. Skiers will enjoy the expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – offers hundreds of trails, many terrain parks and off-piste skiing. It is also only an hour from Mont-Tremblant to Montreal. It is located in the Laurentian Mountains and has a European style village. There are cobblestoned streets, pubs galore, creperies and marvelous shopping opportunities.
Aspen, Colorado – offers a chance to ski with the rich and famous. Known for the razzle dazzle of its night life, come for some of the finest skiing in North America. Every skier will find a level of terrain that is suitable to their level of expertise. It can be a bit expensive but it’s worth it.
Squaw Valley, California – was the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. World class slopes and terrain await you. Couple these with the mild California weather and the breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and you have a holiday to remember.
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