Best ski resorts for non skiers

the top 10 best ski resorts for non skiers in the world

 

Top Ten Best ski resorts for non skiers

Zermatt in Switzerland

One of the greats. France has the Mont Blanc and Chamonix, Switzerland has the Matterhorn and Zermatt - linked by the classic Haute Route. Legendary apres-ski is topped only by the awesome intermediate and expert skiing. Klein Matterhorn lift is highest cable car in world. Beginners are well looked after

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 12 runs 29km
16% 
Advanced Trails
 41 runs 109km
55% 
Expert Trails
 21 runs 21km
28% 

snoman says

Regarded by most as Switzerland's top ski resort and by many as the world's best. Picturesque, car free with spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Large glacier for Summer skiing, lift links to Breuil Cervinia ... more

Zermatt
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassCHF371
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseNov 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Zermatt ski holidays
Ambassador Self Catering Apartments
Ambassador Self Caterin...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £396
Zermatt chalets
Chalet Perelia
Chalet Perelia
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £424
Zermatt luxury
Ambassador Self Catering Apartments
Ambassador Self Caterin...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £396
Zermatt last minute
Ambassador Self Catering Apartments
Ambassador Self Caterin...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £396

Chamonix in France

To many, Chamonix is the undisputed mountain-sport capital of the world! This Off-piste ski & snowboard mecca is home to the world's longest run, the Vallee Blanche (not really a piste at all, but a 23km ski down Europe's second largest glacier the Mer de Glace - "Sea of Ice"). The Grands Montets is one of greatest sk... [more Chamonix]

Beginner Trails
 12 runs 5km
15% 
Intermediate Trails
 49 runs 46km
61% 
Advanced Trails
 190 runs 70km
237% 
Expert Trails
 21 runs 21km
26% 

snoman says

An historic ski and climbing town on the picturesque side of Mont Blanc, by the entrance to the Mont Blanc tunnel. Chamonix offers the world's greatest lift-served vertical drop. Away from the slopes it is ver... more

Chamonix
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€218
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseMay 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Chamonix ski holidays
Residence La Rivière Apartments
Residence La Rivière A...
29 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £267
Chamonix chalets
Chalet Hotel Sapinière
Chalet Hotel Sapinière
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £465
Chamonix luxury
Residence MGM La Ginabelle
Residence MGM La Ginabelle
29 Mar 2014
Gatwick £355
Chamonix last minute
Chalet Hotel Sapinière
Chalet Hotel Sapinière
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £465

Kitzbuhel in Austria

Lively resort and large varied ski area. Pretty town has lots of affordable accom as well as upscale

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 21 runs 67km
35% 
Advanced Trails
 26 runs 78km
43% 
Expert Trails
 13 runs 13km
21% 

snoman says

Austria's most famous resort, a lively town with chic overtones which most skiers agree has Austria's best intermediate/expert skiing in the mountains above it.

Kitzbuhel
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€169
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Kitzbuhel ski holidays
Hotel Strasshofer
Hotel Strasshofer
29 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £439
Kitzbuhel chalets
Chalet Karlberger
Chalet Karlberger
22 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £527
Kitzbuhel luxury
Hotel Jägerwirt
Hotel Jägerwirt
22 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £590
Kitzbuhel last minute
Hotel Aurach
Hotel Aurach
21 Dec 2013
Luton £726

Cortina in Italy

Hang out with the beautiful (and rich) people - skiing is easy and cruisy so you can pose and ogle without risk. Amazing scenery and apres

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 42 runs 55km
60% 
Advanced Trails
 19 runs 45km
27% 
Expert Trails
 8 runs 8km
11% 

snoman says

Italy's most stylish resort, often ranked along side St Moritz (you can play polo in both) and certainly one of the world's best known ski centres. Cortina was host to the 1956 Winter Olympics. Located in wide... more

Cortina
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€187
Resort OpenNov 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Cortina ski holidays
Hotel Majoni
Hotel Majoni
29 Mar 2014
Gatwick £653
Cortina chalets
Parc Hotel Victoria
Parc Hotel Victoria
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £755
Cortina luxury
Hotel Majoni
Hotel Majoni
29 Mar 2014
Gatwick £653
Cortina last minute
Parc Hotel Victoria
Parc Hotel Victoria
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £755

St Moritz in Switzerland

As the original and most famous luxury ski resort, St Moritz is probably still the most exclusive ski resort in the world. The skiing here is superb with over 350km of some of the most famous descents, including the Diavolezza glacier ski area, but the exclusive ski resort of St Moritz is probably most famous for off-... [more St Moritz]

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 18 runs 70km
20% 
Advanced Trails
 61 runs 245km
69% 
Expert Trails
 9 runs 9km
10% 

snoman says

The world's most famous ski resort and the pioneer of Alpine winter holidays in 1864. Home of the Winter Olympics of 1928 and 1948 and of the famous Cresta Run. Long association with the global jet set who are... more

St Moritz
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassCHF365
Resort OpenOct 2013Resort CloseJun 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
St Moritz ski holidays
Hotel Monopol
Hotel Monopol
22 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £835
St Moritz luxury
Hotel Monopol
Hotel Monopol
22 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £835
St Moritz last minute
Hotel Monopol
Hotel Monopol
21 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £1138

Bad Hofgastein in Austria

Largest connected skiing in area with modern lifts and cable cars. We recommend the Judau lift in the skiing centre in the Angertal Valley for beginners. Especially popular: the Hohe Scharte Nord (north) (marked on the piste plan as downhill run number H 1) – and with a length of 8 km and a difference in altitude of 1... [more Bad Hofgastein]

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 18 runs 57.8km
24% 
Advanced Trails
 42 runs 123.9km
56% 
Expert Trails
 12 runs 12km
16% 

snoman says

An old spa village in the centre of one of Austria's largest ski areas, the Gastein Valley. The area is famous for its thermal healing weater, accessed by several spas as well as the huge and varied ski area li... more

Bad Hofgastein
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€210.5
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Bad Hofgastein ski holidays
Hotel Österreichischerhof
Hotel Österreichis...
22 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £506
Bad Hofgastein luxury
Hotel Österreichischerhof
Hotel Österreichis...
22 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £506
Bad Hofgastein last minute
Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £550

Levi in Finland

The fastest growing ski area in Finland, complete with two gondola lifts, with all hotels and slopes linked by a free bus service. The resort has a sports centre and a spa with jacuzzi, pool saunas and steam room. 28km of the cross-country trails are illuminated. Lifts operate from 10am to 8pm and include the only... [more Levi]

Beginner Trails
 1 runs 5.8km
2% 
Intermediate Trails
 18 runs 16.5km
40% 
Advanced Trails
 22 runs 18.5km
50% 
Expert Trails
 3 runs 3km
6% 

snoman says

The fastest growing ski area in Finland, complete with two gondola lifts, with all hotels and slopes linked by a free bus service. The resort has a sports centre and a spa with jacuzzi, pool saunas and steam ro... more

Levi
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€141.5
Resort OpenNov 2013Resort CloseMay 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Levi ski holidays
Levilehto Chalet Apartments
Levilehto Chalet Apartm...
12 Jan 2014
Manchester £445
Levi luxury
K5 Cabins
K5 Cabins
19 Jan 2014
Manchester £489
Levi last minute
Levilehto Chalet Apartments
Levilehto Chalet Apartm...
01 Dec 2013
Manchester £479

Whistler in Canada

Huge, world-famous resort with unrivalled skiing & nightlife: ski hard, play hard. Two mountains connected by pedestrian village. Exciting & expensive, with enough to keep you busy for weeks

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 34 runs ?km
17% 
Advanced Trails
 110 runs ?km
55% 
Expert Trails
 56 runs 56km
28% 

snoman says

Whilst many of the great European ski resorts tend to rest on their laurels, Whistler has shot up through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much disputed title of 'World's Greatest Ski... more

Whistler
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$397
Resort OpenNov 2013Resort CloseJun 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Whistler ski holidays
Tantalus Lodge
Tantalus Lodge
14 Jan 2014
Gatwick £936
Whistler luxury
Coast Blackcomb Suites
Coast Blackcomb Suites
10 Dec 2013
Gatwick £960
Whistler last minute
Coast Blackcomb Suites
Coast Blackcomb Suites
10 Dec 2013
Gatwick £960

Megeve in France

Huge ski area great for cruising. Attracts old money and mile eaters. Quiet resort is full of old French charm rather than night life

Beginner Trails
 19 runs ?km
22% 
Intermediate Trails
 28 runs ?km
33% 
Advanced Trails
 25 runs ?km
30% 
Expert Trails
 11 runs 11km
13% 

snoman says

One of the largest towns in France (third biggest bed base after Chamonix and La Plagne), with the most to do, besides ski, of any French resort. Options include a casino, choice of four beauty farms, bridge cl... more

Megeve
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€148
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Megeve ski holidays
Hotel Arboisie Suites
Hotel Arboisie Suites
29 Mar 2014
Gatwick £712
Megeve luxury
Hotel Arboisie Suites
Hotel Arboisie Suites
29 Mar 2014
Gatwick £712
Megeve last minute
Les Loges Blanches Suites
Les Loges Blanches Suites
21 Dec 2013
Gatwick £1033

Courmayeur in Italy

Pretty village with enough piste for a casual intermediate at the foot of Monte Bianco. Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel or take the Hellbronner cable car past Western Europe's highest peak to enjoy the famous Vallee Blanche and the delights of Chamonix (take a guide and passport)

Beginner Trails
 3 runs ?km
12% 
Intermediate Trails
 6 runs ?km
25% 
Advanced Trails
 14 runs ?km
58% 
Expert Trails
 4 runs 4km
16% 

snoman says

Legendary ski and climbing resort, rich in tradition and natural ambience. Close to lifts over the border to Chamonix, which is included for one day on the lift pass, as is the fellow Aosta Valley resort of Pil... more

Courmayeur
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€220
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Courmayeur ski holidays
Apartments Checrouit
Apartments Checrouit
09 Mar 2014
Gatwick £431
Courmayeur chalets
Chalet Hotel Cristallo
Chalet Hotel Cristallo
15 Dec 2013
Gatwick £595
Courmayeur luxury
Hotel Gran Baita
Hotel Gran Baita
12 Jan 2014
Gatwick £747
Courmayeur last minute
Apartments Checrouit
Apartments Checrouit
22 Dec 2013
Gatwick £560
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