10 BEST PLACES TO SKI IN EUROPE

claudia, staff writer|January 19, 2017

  1. LA PLAGNE, FRANCE

Perfect for people who like changing slope everyday. La Plagne offers 450 km of ski runs, with different difficulty levels, with restaurants and chalets along the course. Currently, 80% of the slopes are open.

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  1. SANKT MORITZ, SWITZERLAND

One of the main luxury resorts for people who like to ski, but also enjoy taking time off through the small village, which is also part of the Unesco World Heritage. Sankt Moritz has 150 km of ski runs, ideal for snowboarders and skiers.

 

  1. COURMAYEUR, ITALY

At more than 1200 m above the sea level, Courmayeur is one of the most popular resorts in Italy. Although it hasn’t snowed yet, 75% of the slopes are open with artificial snow.

 

  1. VERBIER, SWITZERLAND

Also famous for its hiking tracks, verbier has more than 400 km of ski slopes and 65% of them are currently open.

 

  1. LA THUILE, ITALY

This resort offers links to France ski runs through ski lifts and chairlifts. 320 km of slopes offer runs for every kind of skier. A ski park gives the possibility for ski jumpers to enjoy the snow.

 

  1. GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND

This resort includes 250 km of ski slopes and a snow park for snowboarders. There is also a glacier for the best kind of skiers who like challenges.

 

  1. SAN SICARIO, ITALY

This is the best place for people who look for a resort close to Milan. 680 ski runs are accessible with only one ski pass. The town offers a stunning view of peaks around the ski slopes.

 

  1. COURCHEVEL, FRANCE

The small town with wood chalets is very close to the slopes, 120 km of ski runs bring to small bars and patisseries with traditional desserts and warm drinks. This is the ideal resort for people who want to enjoy their ski-week in calm surroundings.

 

  1.  SIERRA NEVADA, SPAIN

For someone who wants to try new places, like Spain, Sierra Nevada offers large ski runs at more than 3400 meters above the sea level. More than 80% of them are currently open.

 

  1. CRANS MONTANA, SWITZERLAND

This is the most popular destination for hikers, as well as an important one for skiers. As well as the many ski runs there are beautiful peaks and a typical small village.