The 8 Best Ski Resorts
Gliding down snowy mountains is a truly amazing experience. You don’t have to be an expert to go to a ski resort! There are many activities that can be done with or without skis. Do not stay locked up at home, visit any of the 8 best ski resorts that we are going to show you.
What are the most beautiful ski resorts?
The color white is the protagonist… combined with the green of the trees and the skiers’ suits. Everything is fun while you admire incredible landscapes. Would you like to ski sometime in your life? Cheer up, you can do it when you put your mind to it! If not, there will always be other entertaining activities to spend unforgettable days in these fantastic stations.
1. Baqueira Beret (Spain)
Modern, complete and fascinating, this is how this station is defined, the largest in Spain. It has a large number of skiable kilometers (more than 150) and excellent snow quality.
It is located in the heart of the Arán valley and, for example, on the slopes of Port de la Bonaigüa you can enjoy a delicious beer once the day is over. Also taste some delicious tapas in its restaurant.
2. Zermatt (Switzerland)
One of the most exclusive in the Alps, this ski resort is at the foot of the Matterhorn and has nothing less than the Matterhorn valley in the background. You cannot use the car to get to the entrance, but it offers thousands of excursions and walks beyond the 300 kilometers of slopes.
The station has 63 mountain railways and there is a cable car called Glacier Paradise that takes you 3,883 meters high. From there you can be amazed with a panoramic and 360 ° view of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps!
3. Aspen (United States)
It began to be valued and recognized after the 1950 Alpine Ski World Championships were held on its slopes. Today, it is one of the most glamorous ski resorts in existence. Dozens of celebrities choose Aspen to slide down its snowy slopes. Such is the love of the actors for this place that it has been the scene of several films.
4. Couchevel (France)
Located in the middle of the French Alps, more precisely in Haute-Savoie, it is one of the most prestigious resorts in the country and on the continent. It forms the largest ski area in the world together with Val Thorens, Les Menuiers and Meribel in the Three Valleys. In total they have more than 300 tracks and thematic areas for leisure.
5. Lech Zurs (Austria)
This station is located in the Arlberg region and is considered one of the most beautiful on the planet. Glamor, royalty and beauty are words that define it. But not only for the facilities! It is a destination chosen by celebrities, including several European monarchs.
This is one of the best places to ski in the world for the quality of the slopes and the snow. In addition, the environment is absolutely idyllic, with impressive mountains and a village at its feet that seems out of a story.
6. Cortina D’Ampezzo (Italy)
It is known as “the pearl of the Dolomites”, since the 1956 Winter Olympics were held on its slopes. Its massive mountains of more than 3,000 meters high and full of snow are the scene where skiers experience impressive sensations. The highest points are the Marmolada, the Cristallo and the Tofana.
The city that provides all kinds of services to those who go skiing there is located 1,200 meters above sea level and offers, for example, restaurants, hotels, shops and a great nightlife.
7. Grandvalira (Spain)
This track is located in Andorra, increasingly known and visited. In these facilities, events of the Alpine Skiing Women’s World Cup circuit have been held, for example. Its most prominent and popular track is called Avet de Soldeu and it is appreciated by professionals and amateurs.
8. Whistler (Canada)
In the middle of the Rocky Mountains, it is the largest ski resort in North America. You can spend two weeks skiing without repeating any slopes! In 2010 it was the venue, together with Vancouver, of the XXI Winter Olympics.
The skiable slope ranges from 2,300 to 600 meters and has open wooded slopes and many activities for the whole family.
You don’t need to know how to ski, or even have a full suit. These ski resorts are enjoyed by beginners and experts alike, children and adults, snow lovers and those who prefer the beach.
