Each year, millions of tourists flock the snow-capped mountainous regions of Europe for a relaxing vacation! After all, skiing is one of the prime attractions of Europe. And if you’re planning your own winter getaway in Europe, we recommend these amazing resorts:
1. Les Trois Vallees, France
Les Trois Vallees or The Three Valleys is the largest ski resort in France. The resort boasts of over 370 miles of piste, 293 runs as well as 185 ski lifts. Les Trois Vallees also offer two snowboard parks in case you want to switch from skiing to snowboarding. Les Trois Vallees is definitely massive and it’s also one of the most popular of ski resorts in France. The facility is comprised of three main ski resorts: Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens. These upscale resorts are best known for their party atmosphere, exciting nightlife, and cozy amenities.
2. Jasna, Demänovská Dolina, Slovakia
Jasná is a picturesque ski resort situated in a small village in central Slovakia. The resort boasts of 40 lifts all around the snow-covered Chopok Mountain. Jasná Low Tatras, which is the largest resort in the area, features 21 miles of piste, a back bowl as well as a 3.7-mile long home-run. There’s also a revamped terrain park and tree runs. Meanwhile, Jasná-Chopok offers 29 trails covering 35.3 skiable kilometers of trails. The slopes are perfect for beginners and the accommodation is very affordable.
3. Ischgl, Paznaun Valley, Austria
Ischgl is situated in the small town in Paznaun Valley in Tyrol, Austria. The ski resort is located near the Swiss border. Ischgl belongs to the largest skiing resorts in the world, the Swiss Alps. It boasts of 238 groomed pistes, 45 mechanical lifts (including cable cars, gondolas, and detachable chairlifts) and a lively party atmosphere. In fact, Ischgl throws a grand concert featuring top performers from all over the world every year! Although the slopes are suitable for beginners, Ischgl is best for skiers with intermediate to expert level skills.
4. Garmisch-Classic, Bavaria, Germany
Garmisch-Classic is a beautiful, tranquil alpine ski resort that sits in the south of Germany in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The resort is convenient because it’s just an hour drive from Munich, the capital of Germany. Because it’s accessible and affordable, Garmisch-Classic is very popular resort, especially among local skiers.
Garmisch-Classic has a maximum elevation of 6,726 feet above sea level and a mind-bending vertical drop of 4,429 feet! The area hosted the World Championships in 1978 and 2011. Above the Garmisch-Classic is a glacial plateau that sits below the summit of the Zugspitze. Zugspitze is the highest point in Germany at 9,718 feet. Because the slopes are steep and lengthy, this resort is perfect for intermediate or expert level skiers.
5. Tignes, Rhône-Alpes, France
Tignes is a premier ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley in the Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The resort boasts of high altitude, groomed pistes at 3,750 meters high. Together with nearby Val d’Isère, Tignes forms the “Espace Killy” ski area. Tignes hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics and co-host city for the 1992 Winter Paralympics. It also offers the fourth longest funicular in the world and ski trails that reach a dizzying height of 3,456 meters.
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