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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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