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Which are the best ski resorts of 2019?

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Best ski resorts of 2019 (1 - 5)

ski resort comparison	Comparison winner Zermatt1	Four Valleys2	Les Arcs3	Vail4	Saint Gervais5	Whistler Blackcomb6	Champéry7	Breckenridge8	Big Sky9	Davos10

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ski resort comparison	Comparison winner Zermatt	Comparison winner Four Valleys	Comparison winner Les Arcs	Comparison winner Vail	Comparison winner Saint Gervais	Comparison winner Whistler Blackcomb	Comparison winner Champéry	Comparison winner Breckenridge	Comparison winner Big Sky	Comparison winner Davos
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Summary
Summary	General info (55) Skiing (75) Leisure (63) Facilities (93) Snowfall (49)	General info (63) Skiing (66) Leisure (100) Facilities (56) Snowfall (50)	General info (40) Skiing (71) Leisure (43) Facilities (67) Snowfall (61)	General info (98) Skiing (67) Leisure (64) Facilities (52) Snowfall (42)	General info (36) Skiing (88) Leisure (35) Facilities (27) Snowfall (0)	General info (80) Skiing (65) Leisure (76) Facilities (54) Snowfall (42)	General info (46) Skiing (100) Leisure (71) Facilities (31) Snowfall (23)	General info (76) Skiing (55) Leisure (62) Facilities (66) Snowfall (54)	General info (79) Skiing (72) Leisure (57) Facilities (67) Snowfall (34)	General info (61) Skiing (69) Leisure (49) Facilities (44) Snowfall (27)
Pros
Pros	Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars Higher mountain height More restaurants/bars on the slopes More ski trails (medium difficulty) Public transportation system	Higher mountain height More ski trails (medium difficulty) More snowfall (December) More snowfall (November) More snowfall (March) More snowfall (April)	More ski slopes Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars Bigger skiable area Higher mountain height More ski trails (medium difficulty)	Closer to nearest airport Public transportation system More ski trails (high difficulty) More hostels and hotels Higher summit Longer opening hours	More ski slopes Closer to nearest airport Bigger skiable area More ski trails (medium difficulty) More restaurants/bars on the slopes More ski trails (high difficulty)	Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars Higher mountain height More ski trails (medium difficulty) More ski trails (high difficulty) More hostels and hotels	Closer to nearest airport Bigger skiable area More restaurants/bars More ski trails (medium difficulty) More hostels and hotels	Closer to nearest airport Public transportation system More ski trails (high difficulty) Higher summit Conference venue	More ski slopes More seasonal snowfall More ski trails (medium difficulty) Public transportation system More ski trails (high difficulty) Higher summit	Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars More restaurants/bars on the slopes More hostels and hotels More snowfall (April)
Cons
Cons	Skiable area Trails (difficult) Ski slopes	Trails (difficult)	Summit height above sealevel Restaurants on the slopes Ice rink Seasonal snowfall Smoking ban in public places	Seasonal snowfall Camping facilities Mountain height Restaurants Restaurants on the slopes Ski slopes	Restaurants Ice climbing areas Summit height above sealevel Mountain height Smoking ban in public places	Skiable area Ski slopes Summit height above sealevel Seasonal snowfall Snowfall april	Summit height above sealevel Mountain height Restaurants on the slopes Snowfall november Snowfall december Snowfall march	Mountain height Number of kindergartens Opening hours Ski slopes Trails (medium)	Skiable area Distance from airport Number of kindergartens Opening hours Restaurants on the slopes Restaurants	Summit height above sealevel Skiable area Ski slopes Trails (medium) Trails (difficult) Snowfall march
General info
Distance from airportA nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
Distance from airportA nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.	80km	160km	126km	57km	90km	137km	100km	117.5km	266km	148km
Mountain heightThe 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.
Mountain heightThe 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.	2279meters	2250meters	2050meters	1052meters	1540meters	2181meters	1237meters	1036meters	1330meters	1724meters
Opening hoursThe opening hours is the average number of hours per day that the resort is open for skiing. Long opening hours mean you can go for an early ski, or have a long sleep and go later.
Opening hoursThe opening hours is the average number of hours per day that the resort is open for skiing. Long opening hours mean you can go for an early ski, or have a long sleep and go later.	8hours	N.A.	N.A.	9hours	8hours	8.5hours	8hours	7hours	7hours	8hours
Smoking ban in public placesSource: city's official website, 2019.
Smoking ban in public placesSource: city's official website, 2019.
Summit height above sealevelThe summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
Summit height above sealevelThe summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.	3899meters	3330meters	3250meters	3527meters	2350meters	1609meters	2277meters	3962meters	3403meters	2843meters
Total score for "General info"
Total score for "General info"
Skiing
Trails (difficult)Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. High-difficulty trails (marked with a black diamond) have a slope gradient of more than 40%; such trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a good challenge.
Trails (difficult)Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. High-difficulty trails (marked with a black diamond) have a slope gradient of more than 40%; such trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a good challenge.	27	20	35	102	34	35	28	85	150	21
Trails (medium)Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. Medium difficulty trails (marked with a blue square) have a slope gradient between 25% and 40%. These trails are ideal for regular skiers.
Trails (medium)Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. Medium difficulty trails (marked with a blue square) have a slope gradient between 25% and 40%. These trails are ideal for regular skiers.	72	106	67	56	80	110	108	48	65	40
Ski slopesThe total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
Ski slopesThe total number of ski slopes available at the resort.	147	205	234	193	219	200	N.A.	155	250	85
Off-piste skiing allowedIn 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.
Off-piste skiing allowedIn 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.
Skiable areaThe size of area available for skiers to enjoy on the mountain as measured in kilometres.
Skiable areaThe size of area available for skiers to enjoy on the mountain as measured in kilometres.	200km	412km	425km	N.A.	445km	33.06km	650km	N.A.	23.3km	320km
Total score for "Skiing"
Total score for "Skiing"
Leisure
Ice rinkAt the ice rink you can get your skates on and try your hand at a different winter sport.
Ice rinkAt the ice rink you can get your skates on and try your hand at a different winter sport.
RestaurantsMore restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
RestaurantsMore restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.	82	N.A.	75	32	27	72	90	62	45	102
Restaurants on the slopesRather 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.
Restaurants on the slopesRather 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.	52	N.A.	10	0	27	17	15	N.A.	1	50
Ice climbing areasIce 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.
Ice climbing areasIce 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.
Bobsled trackThis 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.
Bobsled trackThis 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.
Total score for "Leisure"
Total score for "Leisure"
Facilities
Camping facilitiesCamping can offer a cheaper alternative to hotels or B&B’s, and can provide a fun outdoors experience - although it might not be ideal in winter!
Camping facilitiesCamping can offer a cheaper alternative to hotels or B&B’s, and can provide a fun outdoors experience - although it might not be ideal in winter!
Hotels and hostelsWith more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
Hotels and hostelsWith more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.	147	N.A.	16	33	15	30	11	3	7	57
Public transportation systemThe resort will be more easily accessible when serviced by public transport. It is also usually cheaper than other modes of transport.
Public transportation systemThe resort will be more easily accessible when serviced by public transport. It is also usually cheaper than other modes of transport.
Number of kindergartensBigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2019.
Number of kindergartensBigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2019.	N.A.	N.A.	6	2	N.A.	2	N.A.	1	1	N.A.
Conference venueThe resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.
Conference venueThe resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.
Total score for "Facilities"
Total score for "Facilities"
Snowfall
Snowfall decemberAverage snowfall in the month of December.
Snowfall decemberAverage snowfall in the month of December.	70.8inches	69.3inches	128inches	59inches	N.A.	135inches	33.4inches	N.A.	32.2inches	35inches
Snowfall novemberAverage snowfall in the month of November.
Snowfall novemberAverage snowfall in the month of November.	30.7inches	14.9inches	59inches	58inches	N.A.	85inches	0inches	N.A.	17.7inches	4.7inches
Snowfall aprilAverage snowfall in the month of April.
Snowfall aprilAverage snowfall in the month of April.	92.8inches	104inches	120inches	40inches	N.A.	24inches	27.1inches	N.A.	33inches	47.6inches
Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March.
Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March.	93.3inches	100inches	118inches	63inches	N.A.	90inches	57.8inches	N.A.	82.6inches	61inches
Seasonal snowfallThe average snowfall each season as measured in inches. The more snowfall there is, the more powdery and fluffy the ski slopes will be.
Seasonal snowfallThe average snowfall each season as measured in inches. The more snowfall there is, the more powdery and fluffy the ski slopes will be.	N.A.	N.A.	111.5inches	348inches	N.A.	71.5inches	N.A.	353inches	400inches	N.A.
Total score for "Snowfall"
Total score for "Snowfall"