The total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
21
Big Sky: 250
2. mountain height
The height of the mountain is the difference in height between the lowest and highest point. Tall mountains can offer longer pistes, better views, and often better snowfall.
1250meters
Gressoney: 3550meters
3. restaurants
More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
11
Zell am See-Kaprun: 180
4. Allows off-piste skiing
In resorts which allow off piste-skiing, you can ski anywhere which is great for adventurous types. However, there are hazards such cliff edges, avalanches or simply getting lost and suffering exhaustion.
Bonneval
68% have it
5. skiable area
The size of area available for skiers to enjoy on the mountain as measured in kilometres.
25km
Champéry: 650km
6. distance from airport
A nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
154km
Smugglers Notch: 0.033km
7. trails (difficult)
High difficulty trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a challenge.
10
Big Sky: 150
8. ski pass daily
The average price of a one day "all access" ski pass at the resort.
32.17$
Sansicario: 0$
9. The resort has open cross country skiing
Cross country skiing is an Olympic sport which provides great exercise for both the upper and lower body.
Bonneval
88% have it
10. restaurants on the slopes
Rather than having to trek back to the base of the mountain, it is a lot more convenient to have restaurants and bars on the slopes.
1
Ellmau: 70
11. Has toboggan runs
Toboggan runs are dedicated slopes or slides that you can slide down on a toboggan.
Bonneval
53% have it
12. Winter olympics host
The resort has played host to the winter olympics. This means it is likely to have a range of professional slopes, other winter sports, and finally, good facilities and well developed transport links.
Bonneval
17% have it
13. longest run
The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.
1.8km
Zermatt: 25km
14. summit height above sealevel
The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
3050meters
Claviere: 5774meters
15. Has ice climbing areas
Ice climbing is a great sport for adrenalin seekers. It entails climbing frozen cliff edges/waterfalls using tools such as ice axes in order to grip the surface.
Bonneval
37% have it
16. snowfall march
Average snowfall in the month of March.
113inches
Engelberg: 186.3inches
17. base elevation
The level of the base of the mountain above sea level.
1800meters
Arapahoe Basin: 3286meters
18. Has a bobsled track
This is a long track, usually made of concrete covered in ice. They are used for bobsledding, and some can be used for other sports such as luge and skeleton.
Bonneval
6% have it
19. hotels and hostels
With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
5
Val di Fassa: 188
20. trails (medium)
Medium difficulty trails are ideal for regular skiers.
11
Whistler Blackcomb: 110
21. Has a ski school
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
Bonneval
94% have it
22. has smoking ban in public places
Source: city's official website, 2017.
Bonneval
59% have it
23. trails (easy)
Resorts with a lot of low difficulty trails are ideal for beginners or people with low ability.
4
Champéry: 150
24. Has an ice rink
At the ice rink you can get your skates on and try your hand at a different winter sport.
Bonneval
61% have it
25. ski lifts total
The total number of ski lifts available at the resort (all types; tow lifts, surface lifts and air lifts).