Ski Resorts in Europe: Explore Our Resort Guides

Choosing a ski resort sounds simple until everyone in the group wants something different. One person wants gentle beginner slopes, someone else wants snow-sure terrain, the snowboarder is quietly judging the lift system, and at least one person is mostly here for mountain lunches and après.

That’s why we’ve pulled together our ski and snowboard resort guides in one place, helping you find the mountain that fits your trip.

Whether you’re planning your first snow holiday, a family ski week, a luxury alpine escape, a budget-friendly break or a full-throttle slope-bashing adventure, start here and choose the resort that makes the most sense for you.

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Alpe d’Huez (France)

Sunny, high and more versatile than its famous black runs sometimes suggest. It works well for lots of different groups without feeling bland.

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Avoriaz (France)

Purpose-built, pedestrian and incredibly convenient. It won’t win everyone over on traditional village looks, but for easy ski-in ski-out flow, it’s a smart option.

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Cervinia (Italy)

Huge scenery, a long season, and linked-to-Zermatt making it feel properly international. It is a strong pick for skiers who want reliable snow without giving up scale.

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Chamonix (France)

Big-mountain scenery, a serious reputation and one of the most famous names in skiing. Chamonix is iconic and dramatic, so you can get swept up in the romance of it.

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Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy)

Cortina d’Ampezzo is glamorous but with real heritage, ridiculous scenery and a reputation that feels earned, especially if you care as much about the town as the skiing.

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Courchevel (France)

Glossy reputation, massive ski access and more variety than people expect. Yes, there’s luxury - but there are also different price points depending on what you want.

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Courmayeur (Italy)

Mont Blanc drama, a polished town and a mountain day that feels more boutique than brute-force. It is ideal for skiers who want quality, scenery and good food.

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Crans-Montana (Switzerland)

Its Valais setting and Plaine-Morte glacier give it a useful blend of sunshine and snow credibility, tends to appeal to people who like resort life to feel smooth as well as scenic.

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Davos (Switzerland)

Davos has proper range: a larger-town setup, multiple ski sectors and enough scale to keep different abilities happy without forcing everyone into the same kind of trip.

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Flaine (France)

High, practical and refreshingly no-nonsense. It’s not really about cobbled-street charm - it’s about making your ski week smooth and simple.

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Grindelwald (Switzerland)

Grindelwald brings big mountain drama and a busy feel. It is a great choice if you want scenery, variety and a lively base without losing that Bernese Oberland magic.

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Ischgl (Austria)

Ischgl is high, modern, snow-sure, cross-border and unapologetically lively. Ideal if you like your ski week with big lift capacity, long season dates and excellent apres.

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Kitzbuhel (Austria)

Kitzbühel is famous, but also scenic, traditional and broad in appeal, with real ski history, strong intermediate terrain and a town feel that stops the week feeling purpose-built.

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Klosters (Switzerland)

Klosters is scenic, family-friendly and linked into the wider Davos Klosters setup, so you get more ski substance than the calm village vibe originally suggests.

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La Plagne (France)

A proper all-rounder, with lots of accommodation spread across different villages and bases. It works especially well for groups because it gives people options.

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La Thuile (Italy)

The under-the-radar one that skiers often rate very highly once they have been. Linking into France, the terrain is substantial, and the whole place feels clever rather than flashy.

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Les Arcs (France)

Big-area access, varied bases and the sort of broad appeal that keeps it appearing on shortlists. There’s a lot going on here, which is exactly why it works for a lot of people.

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Les Deux Alpes (France)

Lively, energetic and a good shout if you want a ski week with some buzz to it. There’s serious skiing here, but also a resort atmosphere that stays awake after the lifts stop.

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Livigno (Italy)

Livigno is one of Italy’s easiest sells: high, snow-reliable, spread out, snowboard-friendly and good for mixed groups because there is proper skiing plus proper town life.

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Madonna (Italy)

A polished all-rounder with a more premium feel. A large interconnected ski area, handsome surroundings and a more refined atmosphere than the louder end of the Alps.

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Mayrhofen (Austria)

Lively après, wide appeal for mixed groups, and a ski area that gives beginners, cruisers and stronger skiers enough to all come back pleased with themselves.

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Meribel (France)

Right in the heart of Les 3 Vallées, with that classic chalet-style look. It feels smart, central and very handy if you want huge ski-area access without losing all mountain charm.

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Morzine (France)

One of the most likeable towns in the Alps, with a proper village feel and strong mixed-group appeal. If you want skiing, but also want a real place, Morzine is the one.

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Obergurgl Hochgurgl (Austria)

For people who want altitude and quality without maximum mayhem. Gurgl is high, snow-sure and notably comfortable, with a calmer, more polished feel.

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Obertauern (Austria)

The confidence blanket: high, snowy, very straightforward and ski-convenient. It is a smart pick for families, and anyone who wants less faff and more skiing.

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Passo Tonale (Italy)

A no-nonsense, snow-sure favourite. With the Presena Glacier above it and a long season, it suits skiers who care more about mountain time than the village.

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Saalbach (Austria)

The Skicircus is huge, the layout suits mixed-ability groups well, and the resort has enough energy to feel fun without everybody needing to end each day standing on tables.

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Saas-Fee (Switzerland)

Car-free Saas-Fee suits skiers and snowboarders who care about snow reliability, scenery and a resort that feels tucked away from the world in a good way.

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Sauze d’Oulx (Italy)

For people who want the ski week to have a social pulse. It has buzzy energy, access to the wider Via Lattea and enough variety to suit groups who do not all ski the same.

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Schladming (Austria)

The 4-Mountain setup makes it feel practical, well connected and especially easy to recommend to families or groups who want a resort that just works.

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Selva Val Gardena (Italy)

Selva Val Gardena is Dolomite skiing in full technicolour: outrageous scenery, strong lift links and a lovely balance of ski convenience and village charm.

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Serre Chevalier (France)

Sunny, spacious and slightly less obvious than the huge household names. It’s a great option if you want character, variety and a strong ski area without the usual noise.

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Sestriere (Italy)

Sestriere is a high, practical big-area anchor. If your priority is getting onto the mountain quickly and covering plenty of terrain without much faff, it is a very sensible choice.

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Sölden (Austria)

With two glaciers, big altitude, a long season and a sporty, modern feel, Sölden is one of the safest bets for early and late-season skiing without feeling one-note.

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St Anton (Austria)

St Anton is Austria in full attack mode: legendary terrain, huge Arlberg access, serious ski heritage, and a town that knows exactly what it is doing when the lifts stop.

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St Moritz (Switzerland)

Glamorous, sunny, historic and still properly skiable. Ideal if you like your mountain time with a side of lifestyle, excellent hotels and a resort that knows how well-known it is.

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Tignes (France)

High, dependable and built for getting you onto the mountain quickly. It’s less about postcard prettiness, more about proper ski convenience and long days on snow.

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Val d'Isere (France)

High-altitude, high-profile and unapologetically mountain-first. It has a big reputation for a reason, and it naturally appeals to keen skiers and snowboarders.

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Val Thorens (France)

High, snow-sure and brilliantly convenient. If your ideal ski holiday involves stepping out the door and getting straight on with it, Val Thorens is the one for you.

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Verbier (Switzerland)

Big, lively, famous and linked into the 4 Vallées, so it works well for strong skiers, mixed groups and anyone who wants a resort with momentum rather than sleepy calm.

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Villars (Switzerland)

A sunny plateau setting, chalet-village feel and easy-going mood make it attractive for families, mixed groups and anyone who wants Switzerland without maximum flash.

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Wengen (Switzerland)

A car-free classic - pretty, traditional, sunlit and brilliantly placed, making it an easy sell for families, couples and anyone who cares about atmosphere as much as ski stats.

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Zermatt (Switzerland)

Iconic scenery, serious ski scale and a proper sense of occasion. Yes, the Matterhorn does a lot of the flirting, but the ski area backs it up with altitude, mileage and enough depth.

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Still deciding where to ski?

Every resort has its own flavour, from gentle first-timer mountains and family-friendly villages to snow-sure giants, lively après spots and snowboard-ready terrain. Head back to the resort guides above to compare your options and find the mountain that fits the kind of snow trip you actually want.