Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Snow sure
For skiers and boarders the quality and quantity of snow is obviously the most important aspect of a winter holiday.
Many skiers have had a holiday ruined due to insufficient snow coverage. Snow sure resorts are all about altitude, the higher the resort the better the chance of good snow when you arrive. Most resorts claim to be snow sure but quite often this is simply a marketing ploy. To ensure you book your holiday at a resort where snow can be guaranteed choose from one of our recommended resorts and you will not be disappointed.
Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts for Snow sure
Passo Tonale
High and snow sure with plenty of cheap accommodation Passo Tonale is an appealing resort...
Passo Tonale Info
Tignes
High, snow sure, and forming the Espace Killy ski region (300 kms of slopes) with...
Tignes Info
Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is one of France’s best and most well known resorts. It has...
Les Deux Alpes Info
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl
Set at the end of the Otz valley Obergurgl and Hochgurgl are famed for being...
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl Info
Cervinia
Cervinia is Italy’s highest resort and sits under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn. It...
Cervinia Info
Passo Tonale
(Resort height - 1121m - 3016m)
Passo Tonale in Italy is an ideal resort that is particularly suited to beginners and early intermediates looking to progress with its gentle well groomed slopes.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★ | Advanced |
| ★★ | Off-Piste |
Beginners| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★ | Extent |
Good value| ★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR SNOW
Passo Tonale is a high, snow sure resort with terrain going from 1121m up to 3016m. There is also guaranteed snow over on the Presena glacier with its wide, sunny and well groomed slopes and it is here that you will also find the best snow so it is well worth a visit. There is also the link to the nearby resort of Ponte di Legno which can be accessed by gondola or by skiing across to it.
Tignes
(Resort height - 1550m - 3550m)
Tignes in France is part of the Espace Killy ski region which covers 300 kms of slopes. The Espace Killy takes in the nearby resort of Val d’Isere and opens up a vast area of slopes to explore.
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 SNOW
Tignes is a high resort with slopes going from 1550m at village level to 3550m. It’s also a great all year round resort as it has its own glacier too. The Grand Motte glacier can be accessed via a funicular from Val Claret or a couple of chairlifts. The best snow in the whole Espace-Killy area can be found here so it’s well worth a visit. The top of the glacier has some great snow but do be warned, you are high and it can be freezing up here.
Les Deux Alpes
(Resort height - 1650m - 3568m)
Les Deux Alpes is one of France’s best resorts with reliable snow and a variety of terrain to suit all levels from complete beginners through to experts and those looking for off-piste. It also has a great apres ski scene too.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Off-piste| ★★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Snowboarding| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR SNOW
With slopes ranging from 1650m up to 3568m, Les Deux Alpes has something for everyone – gentle glacier terrain, excellent nursery slopes and some challenging black runs too. Again the best snow can be found up on the glacier but also make sure you visit the areas of Toura and La Fee for their great snow too. You can also visit nearby La Grave – famous for its off-piste but be warned, this resort if for experts only.
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl
(Resort height - 1800m - 3082m)
The neighbouring resorts of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl in Austria are set at the end of the Otz valley and are famed for being some of Austria’s best snow sure resorts.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★ | Advanced |
| ★★ | Off-Piste |
Apres-ski| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★ | Extent |
Beginners| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR SNOW
Obergurgl and Hochgurgl’s slopes start at 1800m and go up to 3082m so being snow sure isn’t a problem. The resorts are linked to each other via the Top Express gondola creating 2 separate areas to explore. Obergurgl’s slopes tend to be aimed more at intermediates with some beginners terrain and the Festkogl section is where the best snow is usually found. Hochgurgl also has some great terrain and is ideal for the beginner or timid intermediate but there are more challenging runs in both resorts to keep more advanced skiers happy. If you are in Hochgurgl don’t miss visiting the Top Mountain Star Hut at the top of Wurmkogl with its stunning views but do wrap up warm as this is the highest point in resort.
Cervinia
(Resort height - 1524m - 3883m)
Cervinia is the highest resort in Italy and sits next to the stunning Matterhorn so you’ll have fantastic views surrounding you. It is also linked to Zermatt in Switzerland which is another fabulous resort you can explore.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★ | Advanced |
| ★★ | Off-Piste |
Beginners| ★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR SNOW
Cervinia’s slopes start from 1524m but go up to a mighty 3883m so it is high and snow sure with terrain suiting all abilities, also being linked to Zermatt opens up a total area of 360kms to explore. Cervinia has 3 main areas and the Plan Maison area is the hub of the resort where you can access higher and more varied terrain, including taking the cable car up to Plateau Rosa where the link to Zermatt is located and you can access the Matterhorn glacier.
Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Snow sure
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
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
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
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
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
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl
Set at the end of the Otz valley Obergurgl and Hochgurgl are famed for being...
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl Info
Obertauern
Obertauern, located in the Saltzburg ski region, is a little known gem and once you’ve...
Obertauern Info
Passo Tonale
High and snow sure with plenty of cheap accommodation Passo Tonale is an appealing resort...
Passo Tonale 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
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
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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