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The best ski resorts in Europe and around the world 2021

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Do you like to hit the white slopes and are always looking for new ski resorts to enjoy? We present to you perhaps the next ski destination that you will visit. This is a list of the best ski resorts in Europe and elsewhere in the world 2021, where the diverse terrains will delight a little less demanding as well as those more serious skiers.

Whistler Blackcomb - Canada

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is an award-winning ski and snowboard resort located in picturesque Whistler, Canada. The resort boasts more than 8,000 hectares of areas dedicated to skiers different knowledge. Due to the exceptional technical capabilities combined with the diverse terrain, the ski area is also popular with more demanding skiers. Surfers also like to visit the ski center, as they have as many as five different theme parks available for all skill levels. It is a dream skiing destination top experiences.

Courchevel - France

The ski center of Courchevel is ideal for skiers, who are looking for snowy pleasures in life. With as many as 600 kilometers of interconnected ski runs on 10 peaks higher than 2,500 meters, it offers 150 kilometers of alpine ski terrain, accessed by 60 lifts. It is one of the first purpose-built ski resorts in France. It consists of five villages and, in addition to good skiing, also offers an excellent additional offer. At the end of the day, you will enjoy the best restaurants in the world and the best accommodation.

 

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Zermatt - Switzerland

Even if it weren't for the backdrop of one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt would be the place to talk about skiers dream. The Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland is one of the most prestigious holiday destinations. Its symbol is the Matterhorn peak, which is 4,478 meters high. It is located in the central part of the Alpine mountains, has the longest tracks and a significant height difference. The Zermatt Snow Park on the Theodul Glacier, one of the highest in the Alps, is a hot spot for snowboarders and freeride skiers. The main advantage of the resort is that the season is open all year round. The resort has three ski slopes that are connected to each other.

Aspen Snowmass - Colorado

Aspen is synonymous fashionable ski resort. With its atmosphere, quality and quantity of skiing, it reaches the top of the possible, and everything is spiced up with entertainment and the possibility of solitary mountaineering. Aspen consists of four ski areas – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Aspen Mountain is exclusively for intermediate and experienced skiers.

 

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Val d'Isere - France

Skiing legend Jean-Claude Killy made his hometown one of the most famous ski resorts in Europe after winning three gold medals at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. Val d'Isere shares a valley with neighboring Tignes and provides more than 300 kilometers of interconnected ski terrain, served by more than 150 lifts. The valley is surrounded by peaks that allow skiing at altitudes of up to 3450 meters. Val d'Isere and Tignes offer the best skiing even for demanding skiers. Here it really is finds something for everyone. Snowboarders can test themselves in two snow parks. There are many good restaurants with excellent food, shops, cozy daytime and evening bars, nightclubs, discotheques and a cinema, as well as an indoor swimming pool and a natural ice rink.

 

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Cortina D'Ampezzo - Italy

The five peaks of the Cinque Torri form the most beautiful place of any of the Italian ski resorts. Skiing here is surprisingly affordable, especially thanks to the Dolomiti Superski Pass. This provides access to the lifts and pistes with almost 400 kilometers of interconnected skiing. Several ski resorts are included between the peaks known as the Gruppo del Sella and the Marmolada Glacier; this entire area is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Not only for experts, it is also suitable for other skiers. In 2022, a new gondola for 10 people will connect the Tofana and Cinque Torri areas.

Telluride - USA

Telluride is considered one of the best ski resorts in Colorado. It lies in a beautiful setting with plenty of challenging terrain at an altitude that promises constant snow. The height of the San Juan Mountains allows the base of the resort to begin at an impressive elevation of 8,725. In between, there are more than 2,000 hectares of ski terrain suitable for all skiing enthusiasts, but it is also a true paradise for extreme skiers.

Chamonix - France

The atmosphere of a Savoy mountain village with traditional houses, comfortable horse-drawn carriages and faded frescoes on one side - and a modern metropolis of winter tourism with a unique range of ski slopes on the other. All this is represented by Chamonix, a famous ski resort located below Mont Blanc. A case of a world-famous ski resort since the Winter Olympics in 1924. Six different ski areas cater for all levels, from beginners to experienced skiers.

Kitzbühel – Austria

Kitzbühel is suitable for everyone who wants to taste the charm and luxury of the most fashionable center in Austria. The fame and prestige of the place is also matched by the accommodation, as some of Austria's most luxurious hotels and apartments are right below the famous Streif ski run. The legendary venue of the World Cup is otherwise famous for excellent skiing on vast terrains and excellent equipment. If 170 kilometers of ski runs and slopes are not enough for you, take the bus to SkiWelt, which offers another 280 kilometers of slopes. Both include the Kitzbühel Alps AllStarCard.

 

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St. Anton - Austria

The ski area is among the biggest and most organized in the world. It is a truly unique recreation center for the whole family. At an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level, clean mountain air is guaranteed, which makes staying together with Tyrolean hospitality all the more pleasant. All events on and near the ski resort are imbued with tradition, joy and pure fun. The Arlberg regional lift provides access to 340 kilometers of pistes, including those in the nearby ski resorts of Lech and Zürs, which have plenty of options for beginners and intermediate skiers. These can be reached by bus, and some routes in these resorts are connected to St. Anton with the Flexen pass. Village of St. Anton is a sweet cluster of alpine inns, shops and restaurants, and the cable cars run right out of the village.

Niseko - Japan

Niseko Ski Resort is a snow resort in Japan. It consists of 4 interconnected ski areas that form more than 90 km of slopes. Although the ski area is famous for its glades and alpine off-piste skiing, Niseko has dedicated more than two-thirds of its pistes beginners and intermediate skiers.

 

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