Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Snowboarding
Not all resorts cater as well for snowboarders as others.
For boarders the best resorts include runs that are linked together with easy access. Put simply boarders don’t like flat ground between pistes, which requires them to unclip a binding and start pushing. For skiers it’s easy to pole through the flat areas, for boarders it’s a real difficulty. Also drag lifts are a real pain, the less the better. Finally for many snow boarders having access to a terrain park is an essential. We have sourced the best resorts that we believe all snowboarders will enjoy.
Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts for Snowboarding
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a big league resort rivalling the best the Alps has to offer,...
Alpe d'Huez 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
Les Arcs
One of the most popular alpine resorts, Les Arcs scores highly in all areas and...
Les Arcs Info
Ischgl
(Resort height - 1400m - 2864m)
Ischgl in Austria is has great facilities for snowboarders. It is not only high and snow sure but has 2 excellent terrain parks for those who like a bit of freestyle.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Apres-ski| ★★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Snowboarding| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR SNOWBOARDERS
The park designers in Ischgl start designing in December and continue to update until April. The two main terrain parks offer a great selection for beginners up to pro level with kickers, ramps and rails to satisfy the adrenaline junkies. The Ischgl Snowpark is the biggest inter-connected freestyle park in the Alps and has 3 areas, Kingsize, Public and Beginnerpark so has something for all abilities. The Samnauns Obstacle Freestyle Board Park is designed for the experts and is a pure obstacle park with elements built in to the snow for an extra challenge!
Alpe d'Huez
(Resort height - 1860m - 3330m)
Alpe d’Huez in France covers multiple smaller resorts so there is a vast range of slopes to explore whatever ability you are and whether you are a freerider or freestyler. It also has the benefit of being close to Les Deux Alpes and your lift pass will cover a day there.
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 SNOWBOARDERS
Alpe d’Huez is ideal for freeriders with an extensive range of off-piste terrain but do make sure you take a guide to ensure you are safe. If you are mile hungry then this is definitely the resort for you. There are 2 terrain parks for freestylers – one for beginners and intermediates so you get started easily and progress, and another for more advanced full of kickers, bumps, rails and wedges. Pop on over to Les Deux Alpes too where you discover some more challenging finds.
Tignes
(Resort height - 1550m - 3550m)
Tignes in France is part of the Espace Killy region and is linked to Val d’Isere opening up 300kms of slopes and it has something for everyone. It’s also high and snow sure with access all year round too on the glacier.
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 SNOWBOARDERS
Popular with the Brits, Tignes is very snowboard friendly and has hosted many national and international competitions, training camps and events. There is plenty of terrain to explore for freeriders with some great off piste but do be careful and take a guide. For freestylers there is the two Easy Parks ideal for beginners or those looking to improve and also the Snowpark for those more advanced boarders. There is also an airbag where you can practice your skills and have a safe landing and don’t miss the halfpipe either for some thrills and spills.
Les Deux Alpes
(Resort height - 1650m - 3568m)
Les Deux Alpes in France is a great resort – with reliable snow and plenty to occupy any level of ability whether a complete beginner or looking for a real challenge. The village itself has plenty of apres ski too, to keep you entertained off the mountain.
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 SNOWBOARDERS
Again popular with the British, Les Deux Alpes is very snowboard friendly with themed zones split in to different ability levels. Freeriders have plenty of options and the off-piste is vast but do take a guide with you to show you the routes. A day in Serre Chevalier is part of your lift pass and you can also try the expert only terrain in La Grave – world famous for its off piste. Freestylers can explore the world class snow park with a half pipe, rails, jumps, kickers and of course the boardercross runs too – perfect for beginners, intermediates and experts.
Les Arcs
(Resort height - 1609m - 3226m)
Les Arcs in France is made up of 4 smaller resorts that are all linked together and has a huge amount of terrain, also with the direct cable car link over to La Plagne opening up even more mountains, a visit here will keep you busy and entertained.
Great for...
Snowboarding| ★★★★ | 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 SNOWBOARDERS
Les Arcs is ideal for freeriders looking to cover some miles, there is plenty of off-piste and powder and beginners through to experts will find vast amounts to explore. The Peisey-Vallandry area with its tree lined slopes is a must to visit and if you are looking for more of a challenge try the 2000-metre descent Aiguille Rouge run which covers 7km and goes down to Villaroger. Freestylers have the Apocalypse Park with kickers, rails, boxes and rainbows suiting all abilities. There is also a chill out zone with an air bag too.
Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Snowboarding
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
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
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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