In-depth guides to the world's best ski resorts — terrain, snow conditions, après-ski, and local tips from our editors.
The Dolomites offer a ski experience unlike anywhere else in the Alps — UNESCO-protected peaks, the 1,200km Dolomiti Superski network, and an Italian food culture that elevates every mountain day. This guide covers the best resorts, where to stay, when to visit, and how to plan a Dolomites ski trip.
A terrain-focused guide to skiing in the Swiss Alps — covering Verbier, Zermatt, St Moritz, and Gstaad with resort comparisons, ski pass options, season timing, and where to stay.
Everything you need to plan a ski trip to Lech am Arlberg — terrain, villages, where to stay, and when to visit Austria's most understated luxury resort.
Val Thorens sits at 2,300m — Europe's highest ski resort — with 150km of its own pistes and direct access to the 600km Three Valleys network. This guide covers the terrain, snow conditions, where to stay, the best time to visit, and how to get there.
Morzine sits at the French gateway to the Portes du Soleil — one of the world's largest linked ski areas with over 600km of pistes spanning France and Switzerland. This guide covers the ski terrain, town character, where to stay, how to get there, and the best time to visit.
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Zermatt is a car-free Alpine village at 1,620 metres offering 360 kilometres of pistes beneath the Matterhorn — with year-round glacier skiing, three distinct ski areas, and some of the highest-altitude runs in Europe. This guide covers terrain, village life, accommodation, and practical details for planning a Zermatt ski trip.
Everything you need to plan a ski trip to Kitzbühel — from the Hahnenkamm's legendary terrain and medieval town centre to where to stay, when to visit, and how to get there.
St. Anton am Arlberg is where Austrian skiing began and where it still operates at its most intense. With 305 kilometres of linked terrain, a village culture built around serious skiers, and accommodation ranging from traditional Tyrolean lodges to contemporary alpine chalets, it remains one of the most compelling ski destinations in Europe. This guide covers terrain, village life, accommodation, and practical details — backed by data from our collection of 83 St. Anton properties.
Courchevel sits at the heart of the Three Valleys — the world's largest linked ski area — offering 150km of its own pistes and access to 600km more. This guide covers the ski terrain, five village levels, where to stay, the best time to visit, and how to get there.
Megeve is the original luxury ski resort — a Savoyard village beneath Mont Blanc where refined architecture, serious gastronomy, and a 445km ski domain converge. This guide covers the ski area, when to visit, where to stay, and how to get there.
Everything you need to plan a ski trip to Chamonix — from the five ski areas and off-piste terrain to where to stay, when to go, and how to get there.
Everything you need to know about skiing the Three Valleys — from choosing between Courchevel, Méribel, and Val Thorens to finding the right chalet for your group.
Hokkaido receives more dry powder than almost anywhere on earth. Here's how to plan a ski holiday that pairs world-class terrain with onsen culture, exceptional food, and a pace that feels nothing like the Alps.
Aspen Snowmass encompasses four distinct mountains, 5,527 acres of skiable terrain, and a town whose cultural depth rivals cities ten times its size. This guide covers terrain, timing, accommodation, costs, and the decisions that shape a great Aspen ski vacation.
Vermont offers the most family-friendly skiing on the East Coast — manageable terrain, short transfers, and ski towns with genuine New England character. This guide covers the best Vermont ski resorts for families, when to go, and how to plan a trip that works for every age.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers 2,500 acres of skiable terrain, a continuous vertical drop of 4,139 feet, and some of the most demanding inbounds skiing in North America. This guide covers everything you need to plan a ski holiday in Jackson Hole — from terrain and timing to accommodation and the town itself.
Steamboat Springs combines 165 trails across 3,668 acres with a genuine Western ranch town that predates the ski resort by a century. This guide covers terrain, timing, lodging, and the off-slope experiences that make Steamboat one of Colorado's most complete ski vacations.
Banff National Park offers three distinct ski resorts, reliable Rocky Mountain powder, and a town with genuine character. This guide covers everything you need to plan a Banff ski vacation — from choosing the right resort to timing your trip for the best conditions.