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Best ski resorts worldwide

Ranking of ski resorts: demographics, economy, infrastructure, and more

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Best ski resorts of 2020 (1 - 5)

ski resort comparison	Comparison winner Les Arcs1	Zermatt2	Four Valleys3	Saint Gervais4	Whistler Blackcomb5	Champéry6	Vail7	Sölden8	Breckenridge9	Val d’Isère10

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ski resort comparison	Comparison winner Les Arcs	Comparison winner Zermatt	Comparison winner Four Valleys	Comparison winner Saint Gervais	Comparison winner Whistler Blackcomb	Comparison winner Champéry	Comparison winner Vail	Comparison winner Sölden	Comparison winner Breckenridge	Comparison winner Val d’Isère
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Summary
Summary	General info (40) Skiing (71) Leisure (54) Facilities (67) Snowfall (61)	General info (55) Skiing (75) Leisure (63) Facilities (93) Snowfall (49)	General info (63) Skiing (66) Leisure (100) Facilities (56) Snowfall (50)	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 (98) Skiing (67) Leisure (64) Facilities (52) Snowfall (42)	General info (34) Skiing (69) Leisure (42) Facilities (56) Snowfall (22)	General info (76) Skiing (55) Leisure (62) Facilities (66) Snowfall (54)	General info (73) Skiing (67) Leisure (52) Facilities (19) Snowfall (63)
Pros
Pros	More ski slopes Bigger skiable area More restaurants/bars More ski trails (medium difficulty) Higher mountain height Closer to nearest airport	More restaurants/bars More ski trails (medium difficulty) Higher mountain height Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars on the slopes More snowfall (December)	More ski slopes More ski trails (medium difficulty) Higher mountain height More snowfall (December) More snowfall (February) More snowfall (March)	More ski slopes Bigger skiable area More ski trails (medium difficulty) Closer to nearest airport More restaurants/bars on the slopes More chalets	More restaurants/bars More ski trails (medium difficulty) Higher mountain height Closer to nearest airport Larger uphill capacity per hour Longer opening hours	Bigger skiable area More restaurants/bars More ski trails (medium difficulty) Closer to nearest airport More snowfall (February)	More ski trails (medium difficulty) Closer to nearest airport Longer opening hours Public transportation system Higher summit More hostels and hotels	Closer to nearest airport Larger uphill capacity per hour More restaurants/bars on the slopes Public transportation system More hostels and hotels More snowfall (February)	Closer to nearest airport Public transportation system Higher summit Golf course Conference venue More chalets	Closer to nearest airport More snowfall (December) Higher summit More snowfall (February) More snowfall (March) More chalets
Cons
Cons	Hotels and hostels Summit height above sealevel Restaurants on the slopes Ice rink Seasonal snowfall Smoking ban in closed public spaces	Skiable area Ski slopes	Summit height above sealevel Snowfall november	Hotels and hostels Restaurants Ice climbing areas Summit height above sealevel Mountain height Smoking ban in closed public spaces	Restaurants on the slopes Skiable area Summit height above sealevel Seasonal snowfall Snowfall february	Summit height above sealevel Mountain height Hotels and hostels Restaurants on the slopes Ski lifts total capacity Snowfall november	Seasonal snowfall Mountain height Restaurants Restaurants on the slopes Ski lifts total capacity Ski slopes	Skiable area Ice climbing areas Snowfall november Off-piste skiing allowed Smoking ban in closed public spaces	Hotels and hostels Mountain height Number of kindergartens Opening hours Restaurants Ski lifts total capacity	Skiable area Ski slopes Mountain height Restaurants Number of kindergartens Opening hours
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.	126km	80km	160km	90km	137km	100km	57km	83.1km	117.5km	144km
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	1540meters	2181meters	1237meters	1052meters	1990meters	1036meters	1906meters
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	8.5hours	8hours	9hours	N.A.	7hours	7hours
Smoking ban in closed public spacesSource: city's official website, 2020.
Smoking ban in closed public spacesSource: city's official website, 2020.
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.	3250meters	3899meters	3330meters	2350meters	1609meters	2277meters	3527meters	3340meters	3962meters	3456meters
Total score for "General info"
Total score for "General info"
Skiing
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	80	110	108	56	N.A.	48	40
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	219	200	N.A.	193	N.A.	155	158
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.	425km	200km	412km	445km	33.06km	650km	N.A.	144km	N.A.	300km
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.	N.A.	67307	26450	53381	68000	42880	N.A.
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.
Golf courseThe resort has a golf course which visitors can enjoy, weather permitting!
Golf courseThe resort has a golf course which visitors can enjoy, weather permitting!
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.	27	72	90	32	64	62	59
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.	27	17	15	0	30	N.A.	18
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.
Total score for "Leisure"
Total score for "Leisure"
Facilities
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.	15	30	11	33	39	3	27
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.	17	3	N.A.	3	6	4	15
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, 2020.
Number of kindergartensBigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2020.	6	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	2	N.A.	2	N.A.	1	1
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.	128inches	70.8inches	69.3inches	N.A.	135inches	33.4inches	59inches	61.7inches	N.A.	74inches
Snowfall novemberAverage snowfall in the month of November.
Snowfall novemberAverage snowfall in the month of November.	59inches	30.7inches	14.9inches	N.A.	85inches	0inches	58inches	0inches	N.A.	N.A.
Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March.
Snowfall marchAverage snowfall in the month of March.	118inches	93.3inches	100inches	N.A.	90inches	57.8inches	63inches	100.9inches	N.A.	114.6inches
Snowfall februaryAverage snowfall in the month of February.
Snowfall februaryAverage snowfall in the month of February.	108inches	96.4inches	109.8inches	N.A.	50inches	59.4inches	57inches	99.7inches	N.A.	111.32inches
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.	71.5inches	N.A.	348inches	N.A.	353inches	N.A.
Total score for "Snowfall"
Total score for "Snowfall"