Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Extent
For some skiers it’s all about racking up the mileage.
Skiing the same slopes over and over again just becomes boring for some. Making sure they have skied every possible piste at least once is hugely important. For these skiers the extent of the resort is the most important factor to take into consideration when choosing their next holiday. Simply put the more kilometres on offer the better. However choosing massive resorts is easier said than done, there’s no point choosing a massive resort to get there and find the snow cover is poor and many runs closed. The resorts we have picked below offer both extent and snow reliability so you won’t be disappointed when you get there.
Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts for Extent
Sauze d'Oulx
Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast...
Sauze d'Oulx Info
Sestriere
Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a...
Sestriere Info
Tignes
High, snow sure, and forming the Espace Killy ski region (300 kms of slopes) with...
Tignes Info
Courchevel
Courchevel is one of the most glamorous alpine skiing resorts with stunning hotels, restaurants and...
Courchevel Info
Selva Val Gardena
Part of the huge world famous Sella Ronda circuit (offering 1200 kms of slopes) and...
Selva Val Gardena Info
Sauze d'Oulx
(Resort height - 1350m - 2823m)
Sauze d’Oulx in Italy forms part of the vast Milky Way Circuit opening up 400kms of slopes. It’s a large and well know resort on its own but the link to the Milky Way Circuit really does elevate it to one of the best resorts out there for extent.
Great for...
Apres-ski| ★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Extensive area| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR EXTENT
Sauze d’Oulx is linked to the other Italian resorts of Sestriere, Sansicaro and Claviere and also the French resort of Montgenevre so if you are looking to cover some miles then you won’t be disappointed. There are both open and wooded slopes so whatever the weather does you’ll be covered. There is some great cruisey terrain to discover too.
Sestriere
(Resort height - 1350m - 2823m)
Sestriere in Italy is part of the huge Milky Way Circuit opening up 400kms of slopes, linking the resorts of Sauze d’Oulx Sansicaro and Claviere and also the French resort of Montgenevre. It has been improved in recent years due to hosting some of the 2006 Winter Olympic events.
Great for...
Beginners| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Extensive area| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR EXTENT
You can certainly rack up the mileage here and Sestriere is set over 2 areas – Sises and Motta which offer an assortment of terrain before you even go further afield to discover the other linked resorts. Whether a beginner or more advanced there is something to suit everyone here.
Tignes
(Resort height - 1550m - 3550m)
Tignes in France forms the Espace Killy ski region with Val d’Isere and opens up 300kms of linked runs. This resort is a British favourite as it caters for all abilities and offers a great amount of high and snow sure varied terrain.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Extensive area| ★★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR EXTENT
Tignes itself has a fantastic amount of slopes and is made up of half a dozen or so smaller satellite villages. The 2 main areas are Val Claret and Tignes le Lac which offer everything from beginner terrain to the glacier and snowpark. The link to Val d’Isere opens up another resort with slightly more challenging terrain so mile hungry fans will be well catered for.
Courchevel
(Resort height - 1224m - 3248m)
Glamorous Courchevel in France is a real gem. Part of the Three Valleys network opening up 600kms of linked slopes, it connects with 7 other ski resorts including La Tania, Meribel and Val Thorens over 3 separate valleys.
Great for...
Extensive area| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Intermediates| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★★ | Extent |
Scenic| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR EXTENT
Courchevel is made up of four connected smaller resorts Courchevel 1300, 1550, 1650, and 1850. There is a huge variety of different terrain to explore from beginner slopes, tree lined runs, confidence building slopes to steep tough black runs before you even explore the wider region of the Three Valleys. Directly connected to La Tania and Meribel, Courchevel is an ideal base whether you are looking to ski locally or the wider area.
Selva Val Gardena
(Resort height - 934m - 3342m)
Selva Val Gardena is part of the world famous Sella Ronda circuit which opens up a massive 1200kms of slopes. The location is simply stunning – set amidst the breathtaking Dolomites scenery, it is a world class resort perfect for all abilities.
Great for...
Extensive area| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★★ | Extent |
Scenic| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR EXTENT
The Sella Ronda is a vast skiing circuit located in the Italian Dolomites, this can be skied clockwise or anti-clockwise depending on where your mood takes you. Selva Val Gardena is part of this and is also linked to two other village resorts, St Cristina and Ortisei, opening up even more terrain.
Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Extent
Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a big league resort rivalling the best the Alps has to offer,...
Alpe d’Huez Info
Cervinia
Cervinia is Italy’s highest resort and sits under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn. It...
Cervinia Info
Chamonix
Standing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is one of the world’s great ski...
Chamonix Info
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
Cortina d’Ampezzo Info
Courchevel
Courchevel is one of the most glamorous alpine skiing resorts with stunning hotels, restaurants and...
Courchevel Info
Crans Montana
If you love cruising, enjoying skiing in the sun and want a mixture of open...
Crans Montana Info
Davos
Davos’ slopes (which it shares with Klosters) not only provide extensive skiing but also a...
Davos Info
Flaine
Flaine is one of France’s premier resorts because of its excellent skiing facilities rather than...
Flaine Info
Grindelwald
With beautiful scenery, 3 decent sized ski areas, (2 of which are shared with Wengen)...
Grindelwald Info
Kitzbuhel
Think of Kitzbuhel and the one thing that often comes to mind is the annual...
Kitzbuhel Info
Klosters
Klosters shares its slopes with Davos and provides a huge and expansive ski area to...
Klosters Info
La Thuile
La Thuile is a small village with a decent sized skiing area with the added...
La Thuile Info
Les Arcs
One of the most popular alpine resorts, Les Arcs scores highly in all areas and...
Les Arcs Info
Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is one of France’s best and most well known resorts. It has...
Les Deux Alpes Info
Madonna di Campiglio
With reasonably snow sure slopes, some lovely long intermediate terrain, and new lifts linking the...
Madonna di Campiglio Info
Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is a popular favourite with the British mainly due to its reasonable accommodation prices...
Mayrhofen Info
Morzine
Morzine is a picturesque village that shares its slopes with Les Gets and is linked...
Morzine Info
Obertauern
Obertauern, located in the Saltzburg ski region, is a little known gem and once you’ve...
Obertauern Info
Saalbach Hinterglemm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a ski area in a valley that is comprised of 2 villages (Saalbach...
Saalbach Hinterglemm Info
Sauze d’Oulx
Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast...
Sauze d’Oulx Info
Schladming
Set over 4 mountains, Schladming is one of Austria’s most well known resorts which has...
Schladming Info
Selva Val Gardena
Part of the huge world famous Sella Ronda circuit (offering 1200 kms of slopes) and...
Selva Val Gardena Info
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier’s slopes are located above villages from which the 4 main areas can be...
Serre Chevalier Info
Sestriere
Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a...
Sestriere Info
Solden
Solden with its 2 glaciers, close proximity to Obergurgl, guaranteed snow from November and jolly...
Solden Info
St Anton
Located in the Arlberg region and sharing its lift pass with neighbouring Lech, Zurs, St...
St Anton Info
St Moritz
Surrounded by stunning scenery and runs spread over 3 distinct ski areas (totalling 350kms of...
St Moritz Info
Tignes
High, snow sure, and forming the Espace Killy ski region (300 kms of slopes) with...
Tignes Info
Val d’Isere
Great skiing, great snow, great atmosphere and great nightlife – what more could you want...
Val d’Isere Info
Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a major league resort and part of the famous linked Three Valleys...
Val Thorens Info
Wengen
Set in the Junfrau region of Switzerland, Wengen is situated in an absolutely wonderful area...
Wengen Info
Zermatt
With high snow sure slopes and scenery dominated by the mightily impressive Matterhorn, Zermatt is...
Zermatt Info
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