A lively old town on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, with dramatic scenery, but limited piste skiing. Perfect for a short, sharp weekend full of great mountain dining.
Ski Resorts: An Encyclopaedia of the World’s Ski Resorts
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SKI RESORTS: AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE WORLD’S SKI RESORTS
If you're planning a ski holiday, it's likely that you already have somewhere in mind. But what if you've never been there before, relying instead on the recommendations of others? How can you know for sure that this resort will meet your specific requirement?
Fear not: we've got you covered. In each of our ski resort guides, you’ll find a whole guidebook of useful information about your favourite resort. Every resort we cover typically comes in a series of six: first, the all-important overview, with supplementary guides on where to eat, stay, learn, party, and a guide to the skiing itself.
Of course, you might have no idea where to begin. If that's the case, a thematic approach to your research might be more helpful. In our where to ski advice section, you'll find advice that recommends ski resorts based on different priorities, such as resorts that represent value for money or the best resorts for beginners. Go check out our where to ski advice now.
Our Most Popular Ski Resort Guides
For any number of reasons, you might prefer to jump straight in and read the resort guides that everyone else enjoys. It's not a bad place to start, as it carries the weight of popular opinion. The following resorts are simply the most popular in our archives - the ones that people keep coming back to time and time again.
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The Stats Altitude: 958m Top Lift: 2908m Ski area: 250km of piste Adult lift pass: 321CHF for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell A quaint village with exclusive hotels and smart...
The Stats Altitude: 1050m Top Lift: 3028m Ski area: 82km of pistes Adult lift pass: CHF282 for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Tall, steep and narrow, Engelberg’s ski...
The Stats Altitude: 1400m Top Lift: 2750m Ski area: 75km of piste Adult lift pass: 150€ for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Combining the charm of a traditional village at...
The Stats Altitude: 1550m Top Lift: 2720m Ski area: 88km of piste Adult lift pass: 277€ for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell A longstanding favourite with locals –...
The full house of five-stars is headed by the Gstaad Palace, complete with turrets that make it look a bit like Sleeping Beauty’s castle. In addition to the bedrooms and suites are a couple of two...
