Best ski resorts worldwide
Ski resorts (1 - 5)
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| Les Arcs | Zermatt | Four Valleys | Champéry | Saint Gervais | Whistler Blackcomb | Vail | Canyons | Klosters | Mammoth | |
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| 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. | 126km | 80km | 160km | 100km | 90km | 137km | 57km | 54.2km | 150km | 21.9km |
| 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. | 2050meters | 2279meters | 2250meters | 1237meters | 1540meters | 2181meters | 1052meters | 940meters | 1724meters | 945meters |
| 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. | N.A. | 8hours | N.A. | 8hours | 8hours | 8.5hours | 9hours | 9hours | 8hours | 9hours |
| Smoking ban in closed public spacesSource: city's official website, 2023. | ||||||||||
| Smoking ban in closed public spacesSource: city's official website, 2023. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Child friendlyThe resort has dedicated on site childrens clubs, so no need to worry about a babysitter. | ||||||||||
| Child friendlyThe resort has dedicated on site childrens clubs, so no need to worry about a babysitter. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Skiing | ||||||||||
| Ski slopesThe total number of ski slopes available at the resort. | ||||||||||
| Ski slopesThe total number of ski slopes available at the resort. | 234 | 147 | 205 | N.A. | 219 | 200 | 193 | 180 | 97 | 150 |
| 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. | 425km | 200km | 412km | 650km | 445km | 33.06km | N.A. | N.A. | 315km | N.A. |
| 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. | 67 | 72 | 106 | 108 | 80 | 110 | 56 | 91 | 39 | 60 |
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ski lifts total capacityThis is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is. | ||||||||||
| Ski lifts total capacityThis is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is. | N.A. | 53482 | N.A. | 26450 | N.A. | 67307 | 53381 | N.A. | 64241 | 50000 |
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| Leisure | ||||||||||
| 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. | 75 | 82 | N.A. | 90 | 27 | 72 | 32 | 20 | 52 | 7 |
| 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. | 10 | 52 | N.A. | 15 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| Hiking trailsHiking trails allow you to explore the mountain on foot and take in some of the breathtaking views from the mountain’s peak. | ||||||||||
| Hiking trailsHiking trails allow you to explore the mountain on foot and take in some of the breathtaking views from the mountain’s peak. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | N.A. | 6 |
| Spa facilityAfter a day out in the snow, you can get warm and relaxed in the spa. | ||||||||||
| Spa facilityAfter a day out in the snow, you can get warm and relaxed in the spa. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Snowmobile circuitA snowmobile tour is a great way to cover large distances in a short time. After lots of physically demanding activities, it can be good way to sit back and let the motor do the work. | ||||||||||
| Snowmobile circuitA snowmobile tour is a great way to cover large distances in a short time. After lots of physically demanding activities, it can be good way to sit back and let the motor do the work. | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
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| Facilities | ||||||||||
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| 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. | 16 | 147 | N.A. | 11 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 3 | 90 | 3 |
| ChaletsA chalet is a type of house commonly found in ski resorts. Renting your own chalet can be fun and can often work out cheaper than staying in a hotel. | ||||||||||
| ChaletsA chalet is a type of house commonly found in ski resorts. Renting your own chalet can be fun and can often work out cheaper than staying in a hotel. | 40 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Number of kindergartensBigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2023. | ||||||||||
| Number of kindergartensBigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2023. | 6 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 2 | 2 | N.A. | 2 | 2 |
| 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. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
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| Snowfall | ||||||||||
| 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. | 111.5inches | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 71.5inches | 348inches | 355inches | N.A. | 400inches |
| Snowfall decemberAverage snowfall in the month of December. | ||||||||||
| Snowfall decemberAverage snowfall in the month of December. | 128inches | 70.8inches | 69.3inches | 33.4inches | N.A. | 135inches | 59inches | 44inches | 35inches | N.A. |
| Snowfall mayAverage snowfall in the month of May. | ||||||||||
| Snowfall mayAverage snowfall in the month of May. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 8inches | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March. | ||||||||||
| Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March. | 118inches | 93.3inches | 100inches | 57.8inches | N.A. | 90inches | 63inches | 42inches | 61.1inches | N.A. |
| Snowfall februaryAverage snowfall in the month of February. | ||||||||||
| Snowfall februaryAverage snowfall in the month of February. | 108inches | 96.4inches | 109.8inches | 59.4inches | N.A. | 50inches | 57inches | 37inches | 64.9inches | N.A. |
| Total score for "Snowfall" | ||||||||||
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