An excellent option for things that you can do to unwind during travel is to go skiing. It’s an incredibly popular pastime for a good reason. You get to experience the outdoors, do some physical work which is good for your health and of course have a lot of fun. It’s not hard to see why skiing is so popular. One of the biggest aspects of skiing of course is choosing a proper resort for your trip. We’ll go over the options that we believe stand out the most so that you can get an idea of what the top of the line offers and you might even wish to visit one of these on your own trip. Let’s dive into the the best ski resorts.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy: Located in the Dolomites mountain range, Cortina d’Ampezzo offers some of the best skiing in Europe. One of the words that comes up most often when people describe it is ‘vibrant’ and it isn’t difficult to see why considering the absolute beauty of the 70 miles of slopes it offers. There are both beginner and high-level slopes that you can take on and the atmosphere of the area combined with the excellent service make it simply divine.
- Aspen, Colorado: Aspen is known for its celebrity sightings and high-end atmosphere, but it’s also a top destination for serious skiers. The resort has four separate mountains, each with its own character and different draws that allow it to appeal to a far wider audience than some of its contemporaries. We’d be surprised if you went there and were unable to find at least something that would prove to be enjoyable.
- Zermatt, Switzerland: Located at the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a picturesque heaven with a very long and beautiful trail. They have a reputation due to their high price, but the price point has a reason as it’s their incredible quality, wonderful views and of course great conditions.
- Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia: Whistler Blackcomb is a sight for sore eyes, with more than 8,000 acres of beauty. One of the things it is know for are long runs, diverse terrain, and reliability as one of its main draws. It also has a lively village with plenty of service and dining areas other similar options. If you’re looking for affordable accommodation, check these top hostels in Whistler.
- Val d’Isère, France: Located in the French Alps, Val d’Isère is a popular place to go and a sort of jack-of-all-trades in some sense. The long working season for them is longer than average due to elevation and of course modern technology which makes it an option even when others are not available.
- Vail, Colorado: Vail is with reason incredibly popular, with more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain. The resort has a reputation for its luxurious amenities and high-end real estate, but it also offers some of the best skiing in the country.
- St. Moritz, Switzerland: Located in the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz is a posh location with a long history of hosting international events. Boasting massive lengths of well-kept ski areas and having reviews that are hard to ignore it’s no wonder that it’s this popular.
- Courchevel, France: Located in the French Alps, Courchevel is a popular ski destination both due to catering to pretty much everyone regardless of taste, skill level or any other attribute. While large that isn’t the only thing it offers and the courses are a big draw too.
- Park City, Utah: A truly incredible resort that has something for everyone regardless of if they’re looking for hard to conquer slopes or simply to teach their kids how to ski.
- Mammoth Mountain, California: This place has been praised ever since it was opened, it’s truly top ski destination and something to put on your bucket list. Having reputation among US skiers but a growing number of people have been flocking from Europe to see what it’s like and whether or not it can compare to the resorts of the Swiss and French variety.
Conclusion
There are many things that go into choosing the correct resort so hopefully the list we’ve provided will help you better see which characteristics you should be looking out for so you can better make that choice. It was a tough but fun list to put together.
