1. Aspen (USA)
Aspen is situated in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and is the biggest ski area in the USA. The ski area consists of 4 popular resorts (Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk) and is situated between 2400 and 3813 m above sea level. The ski area has been organizing the Winter X Games for over 10 years.
2. Whistler Blackcomb (Canada)
Whistler Blackcomb, recently proclaimed the best ski resort in North America by Skiing Magazine, has the biggest ski area in the region. After organizing the Olympic Winter games in 2010, this extraordinary area enjoys optimal snow cover (more than 11 m snow) and has breathtaking landscapes thanks to the presence of glaciers spread over the domain.
3. Chamonix Valley
Chamonix Valley has an enormous ski area full of various kinds of ski and it has impeccable landscapes and an impressive panorama on Mont Blanc. The off-piste is also known with its marked tracks where you can admire the alpine landscape of the valley in calmness.
4. Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy)
After organizing the Olympic Winter games in 1956, the ski area of Cortina d’Ampezzo stays one of the most extraordinary one in the world. With more than 2/3 red and black slopes the most experienced skiers will be amazed of the dolomite décor which she offers and the breathtaking view on Mount Cristallo.
5. Mount Ruapehu (New Zealand)
Here you have to keep in mind the presence of an active volcano which makes the ski area of Mount Ruapehu unique. It has two resorts spread over the biggest ski area in New Zealand where each skier should experience the incredible 400 hectares of untouched surprising surroundings.
6. Espace Killy
The ski area of Espace Killy is spread within the ski areas of Tignes and Val d’Isere, and offers a playground of 300 km with snow covered hills. Besides the secured surroundings and untouched nature, skiers will be happy with the presence of a glacier to enjoy skiing for a long time.
7. 3 Valleys Domain
The ski area of Les 3 Vallées brings together 4 resorts (Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Meribel, and Courchevel) and it is the biggest ski area in the world. In an immense vastness with 600 km of slopes you have the possibility to cross landscapes of high mountains, glaciers, pine woods, and to just stand still to see the cliffs.
8. Nagano (Japan)
Host of the Winter Olympics of 1998, Nagano has no less than twenty ski areas some of the best in Japan. Even though the vastness of the place is not to be compared with what is known in Europe, the snow is of extraordinary quality and the landscape is luxurious.
9. Portes du Soleil
This is one of the biggest ski areas in the world with 12 mutual connected resorts between France and Switzerland. The ski area of Portes du Soleil is a paradise for skiers with 600 km of tracks in the heart of untouched woods and landscapes with spacious areas with beautiful views on the mountains.
10. Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck (Austria)
The ski area of Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck was twice host of the Winter Olympics and is known for its ideal location in the heart of the Tiroler Alps. Besides luxury landscapes the area profits from ultramodern equipment to guarantee optimal skiing on the 300 km of slopes with which it is equipped.
