So many wonderful places to ski and so little time (and money). Most of the world class ski areas show up on every list but there are just so many to choose from. And the best places to ski promise an exciting nightlife and lots of other things to do when you’re not on the slopes.
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 - was host to the first Winter Olympic games in 1924. It’s the second highest peak in Europe and the highest in the Alps. It is home to one of Europe’s longest ski trails, the Valle Blanche (22 km). It offers backcountry skiing, hang gliding, and ice climbing on glaciers. Chamonix is considered to be, by some, to be the World’s Best Ski Resort.
Cortina, Italy - is located in the eastern Dolomites and is one of Italy’s most popular and extreme resorts and hosted the 1956 Olympics. It offers 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs in the central village. Passes are also available to give access to 50 other resorts in the area. Cortina is one of Europe’s most extreme and popular resorts. Visit Cortina Adrenaline to take part in bobsledding, snow rafting, sledding, and tobogganing.
Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia - is one of the finest and largest ski resorts in North America. It has the largest vertical drop of 1.6 km in North America. Offerings include expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls. Whistler offers a vibrant night life with cafes, stores and over 100 restaurants. North Americans have voted it “The Best North American Ski Resort” many times.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec - is located in the Laurentian Mountains. It has a European style village with cobblestoned streets, lots of pubs, creperies and shopping. It offers hundreds of ski trails, off-piste skiing and terrain parks. Where Canada’s joi de vivre meets luxury, it’s also an hour’s drive to Montreal.
Aspen, Colorado - full of Victorian charm, and known for its razzle dazzle, Aspen offers some of the finest skiing in North America and a chance to ski with the “rich and famous.” Aspen offers excellent terrain for all levels of skiers. Aspen can be a bit expensive but the night life is amazing.
Squaw Valley, California - offers world class slopes and terrain. You will enjoy the mild California weather and take in the amazing views of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley was host to the 1960 Winter Olympics.
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