Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Non-skiers
Not everyone who goes on a skiing holiday is a skier or snowboarder.
Some members of your party or family may be quite happy spending their holiday in the resort checking out the off slope activities. It is therefore important that if you are travelling with a non skier in your party then you pick a resort that has plenty of off slope attractions for them. Off slope attractions may involve shopping, health and beauty spas, sport centres, cinemas, tobogganing, trips to nearby towns and cities, swimming or ice skating. Our list of resorts for non skiers will ensure you pick a resort with plenty for non skiers to do.
Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts for Non-skiers
Davos
Davos’ slopes (which it shares with Klosters) not only provide extensive skiing but also a...
Davos Info
St Moritz
Surrounded by stunning scenery and runs spread over 3 distinct ski areas (totalling 350kms of...
St Moritz Info
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
Cortina d’Ampezzo Info
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a big league resort rivalling the best the Alps has to offer,...
Alpe d'Huez Info
Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is a popular favourite with the British mainly due to its reasonable accommodation prices...
Mayrhofen Info
Davos
(Resort height - 1560m - 2844m)
Davos in Switzerland is a charming resort and is linked to Klosters. Davos is Europe’s highest city and has 2 centres – Davos Dorf and Davos Platz. Davos Platz is the busier area of the two with plenty of activities to keep you entertained.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Non-skiers| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR NON SKIERS
There are plenty of on slope and off slope things to occupy you – from toboggan runs, ice skating, ice climbing, curling to paragliding, snow shoeing or a charming sleigh ride. Day trips can be taken to St Moritz or to Scuol for the spa. Many hotels in resort also offer spa treatments too. There is even a casino in Davos if you feel inclined.
Klosters has a range of activities along the same lines as Davos but also has the Klosters Snow Polo event and Altitude Festival too.
St Moritz
(Resort height - 1800m - 3303m)
St Moritz in Switzerland has a fantastic range of activities if you are a non skier or boarder or just fancy a day off from the slopes. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, St Moritz is a place you should visit at least once in your lifetime.
Great for...
Non-skiers| ★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Intermediates| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★ | Extent |
Advanced| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR NON SKIERS
The frozen lake is used for many activities from cricket and winter golf to horse and greyhound racing and even the Cartier Polo World Cup. There is also your usual activities of tobogganing, snow shoeing and ice skating and you can also sample the Cresta Run which was the world’s first bobsleigh run.
There is also plenty of designer shopping, pampering and if you want to get out of the resort for a day then you can take the Bernina Express train to Italy.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
(Resort height - 1224m - 3243m)
Set amongst stunning scenery Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy is an upmarket town with plenty of things to do for those who aren’t interested in the slopes. Locals and visiting Italians often stroll around to shop and ‘be seen’.
Great for...
Village charm| ★★★★ | 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 NON SKIERS
The first Italian Winter Olympics were held in Cortina d’Ampezzo and it still attracts many events to this day including the famed Gran Fondo Dobbiaco-Cortina, the Women’s Ski World Cup, bob sleigh, curling and ice hockey events.
There are plenty of shops, museums, saunas, spas along with horseback riding and more high energy activities including four man bob, craft sledge and snow rafting. There are also regular trip to visit nearby Venice.
Alpe d'Huez
(Resort height - 1860m - 3330m)
Alpe d’Huez in France is a great resort with loads to do if you’re not a skier or snowboarder or if you just fancy a day doing something different.
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 NON SKIERS
Snowy activities include ice skating, tobogganing and paragliding and there is also ice driving too if you’re looking for something more thrill seeking.
You can take a helicopter trip over to Les Deux Alps or pamper yourself in resort at the spa or fully equipped sports centre. There are also many well marked walking trails too to discover.
Mayrhofen
(Resort height - 580m - 3250m)
Mayrhofen in Austria is a popular resort with the British – it’s affordable and has a lively après ski scene which starts early and finishes late. There are plenty of activities to keep you entertained on and off the slopes.
Great for...
Apres-ski| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Non-skiers| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★ | Extent |
Off-piste| ★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR NON SKIERS
You can find tobogganing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and tubing along with ice climbing and ice skating, there is also the bobsleigh at nearby Igls.
If you’re looking for something a little more sedate then there is the local pool complex with relaxation activities such as a sauna and spa or you could take a trip to nearby Innsbruck for some shopping and a change of scene.
Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Non-skiers
Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a big league resort rivalling the best the Alps has to offer,...
Alpe d’Huez 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
Courmayeur
An Italian resort that’s full of character and great for intermediate skiers. Situated on the...
Courmayeur 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
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
Livigno
Set in an isolated bleak valley Livigno may not be everyone’s first choice on their...
Livigno 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
Saalbach Hinterglemm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a ski area in a valley that is comprised of 2 villages (Saalbach...
Saalbach Hinterglemm Info
Saas Fee
With spectacular scenery, a charming traffic free village, snow sure skiing, an impressive vertical, and...
Saas Fee 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
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
Villars
With a good selection of intermediate runs, the opportunity of some off piste for experts,...
Villars 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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