Biggest ski resorts

the world's biggest ski areas - ski holidays in very large ski resorts and linked ski areas

These are the world's biggest ski resorts and lift linked skiing areas
Ski & snowboard the really big miles with our list of
the world's biggest ski resorts and linked ski areas

All of these ski and snowboard mountains have at some stage held titles like "biggest ski resort" or "biggest ski resort in Europe", or been included in the lists of biggest US ski resorts such as "biggest Colorado ski resorts", "biggest ski resorts in USA". These are not the cheapest... the best biggest ski resorts worldwide.

worlds biggest ski areas

Meribel in France

Trad chalet resort in middle of huge 3 valleys ski area. Very popular with Brits for it's big mileage and big apres scene - often big prices too

Beginner Trails
 10 runs ?km
13% 
Intermediate Trails
 34 runs ?km
45% 
Advanced Trails
 24 runs ?km
32% 
Expert Trails
 9 runs 9km
12% 

snoman says

In 1938 a British Officer created a ski resort, Méribel, in an almost abandoned mountain valley. Today Méribel is one of the world's greatest ski resorts. It now has an apartment built off-shoot, Méribel Motta... more

Meribel
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€212
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Meribel ski holidays
Les Ravines Apartments
Les Ravines Apartments
11 Jan 2014
Gatwick £355
Meribel chalets
Chalet Fleur des Alpes
Chalet Fleur des Alpes
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £441
Meribel luxury
Les Fermes de Meribel
Les Fermes de Meribel
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £407
Meribel last minute
Les Ravines Apartments
Les Ravines Apartments
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £367

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

Val d'Isere in France

Trendy favourite resort of the huge Espace Killy ski area. Fantastic intermediate, expert and apres ski from pretty town. Expensive but worth it

Beginner Trails
 22 runs ?km
14% 
Intermediate Trails
 61 runs ?km
39% 
Advanced Trails
 46 runs ?km
29% 
Expert Trails
 25 runs 25km
16% 

snoman says

Val d'Isère ranks alongside St Moritz, Stowe and Cortina in the "famous names of skiing" category and is one of the very few in the world to stage World Cup, World Chamionship and Olympic competitions.. However... more

Val d
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€211.5
Resort OpenNov 2013Resort CloseMay 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Val d'Isere ski holidays
Jardins de la Balme Apartments
Jardins de la Balme Apa...
29 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £271
Val d'Isere chalets
Chalet Hotel Champs Avalins
Chalet Hotel Champs Ava...
08 Dec 2013
Gatwick £398
Val d'Isere luxury
Chalets de Solaise Apartments
Chalets de Solaise Apar...
11 Jan 2014
Southend £369
Val d'Isere last minute
Jardins de la Balme Apartments
Jardins de la Balme Apa...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £287

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
15 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £525
Kitzbuhel luxury
Hotel Jägerwirt
Hotel Jägerwirt
15 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £588
Kitzbuhel last minute
Hotel Aurach
Hotel Aurach
21 Dec 2013
Luton £726

Sestriere in Italy

Home of 2006 Winter Olympics, has great snow and good value to balance functional looks and long walks. Linked to the huge Milky Way ski area so great for mile hungry intermediates on a budget

Beginner Trails
 7 runs 0km
3% 
Intermediate Trails
 54 runs 97km
24% 
Advanced Trails
 118 runs 223km
53% 
Expert Trails
 42 runs 42km
19% 

snoman says

Built by the owners of the Fiat car company in 1934 and owned by them for 70 years, Sestriere is one of the earliest and still one of the highest purpose- built ski stations. Sitting on a sunny plateau, snow co... more

Sestriere
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€125
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Sestriere ski holidays
Olympic Village Apartments
Olympic Village Apartments
05 Jan 2014
Gatwick £404
Sestriere luxury
Grand Hotel Sestriere
Grand Hotel Sestriere
12 Jan 2014
Birmingham £583
Sestriere last minute
Olympic Village Apartments
Olympic Village Apartments
22 Dec 2013
Doncaster/Sheffield £506

Avoriaz in France

High and snowsure with access to the enormous Portes du Soleil circuit. Most places ski from your door. Purpose built resort has fun but not too lively night life

Beginner Trails
 5 runs 2km
10% 
Intermediate Trails
 24 runs 40km
51% 
Advanced Trails
 14 runs 15km
29% 
Expert Trails
 6 runs 6km
12% 

snoman says

Built on a sheer granite cliff and well placed on the Portes du Soleil circuit, arguably the world's largest lift-connected ski region. Avoriaz is famous for its wood clad buildings in award winning architectur... more

Avoriaz
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€191
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseMay 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Avoriaz ski holidays
Saskia Apartment (La Falaise)
Saskia Apartment (La Fa...
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261
Avoriaz chalets
Chalet Les Lauzes
Chalet Les Lauzes
15 Dec 2013
Gatwick £558
Avoriaz luxury
Les Crozats Apartments
Les Crozats Apartments
11 Jan 2014
Dover Ferry £310
Avoriaz last minute
Saskia Apartment (La Falaise)
Saskia Apartment (La Fa...
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261

Mayrhofen in Austria

Reliable snow and big mileage great for intermediates. Great for families and nightlife too - a favourite with Brits

Beginner Trails
 ? runs 0km
?% 
Intermediate Trails
 ? runs 45km
?% 
Advanced Trails
 ? runs 92km
?% 
Expert Trails
 ? runs ?km
?% 

snoman says

One of Austria's top resorts and the third largest community in the Tyrol, but it has managed to retain the ambience and architectural integrity of a traditional Tyrolean village. The skiing takes place on two ... more

Mayrhofen
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€215
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Mayrhofen ski holidays
Mayrhofen Snow Houses
Mayrhofen Snow Houses
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £370
Mayrhofen chalets
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
15 Dec 2013
Flights On Request £409
Mayrhofen luxury
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
15 Dec 2013
Flights On Request £409
Mayrhofen last minute
Mayrhofen Snow Houses
Mayrhofen Snow Houses
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £370

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

Courchevel in France

Arguably France's most exclusive resort, well located in the world's largest truly inter-connected ski area (Trois Vallées) and with some of Europe's best infrastructure, Courchevel would rate in the top 10 selection of resorts around the world for most dedicated skiers. Courchevel has it's own special Charter which en... [more Courchevel]

Beginner Trails
 15 runs ?km
16% 
Intermediate Trails
 34 runs ?km
36% 
Advanced Trails
 35 runs ?km
37% 
Expert Trails
 9 runs 9km
9% 

snoman says

Arguably France's most exclusive resort, well located in the world's largest truly inter-connected ski area (Trois Vallées) and with some of Europe's best infrastructure, Courchevel would rate in the top 10 sele... more

Courchevel
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€218
Resort OpenDec 2013Resort CloseApr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Courchevel ski holidays
Les Brigues Apartments
Les Brigues Apartments
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £321
Courchevel chalets
Chalet Sonrier (1850)
Chalet Sonrier (1850)
07 Dec 2013
Gatwick £350
Courchevel luxury
Chalet Chanrossa (1650)
Chalet Chanrossa (1650)
07 Dec 2013
Gatwick £380
Courchevel last minute
Les Brigues Apartments
Les Brigues Apartments
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £321

Tignes in France

High snowsure town has some of best intermediate and advanced skiing in the Alpes. Not a pretty town but decent apres and huge Espace Killy ski area shared with Val d'Isere

Beginner Trails
 22 runs 121km
14% 
Intermediate Trails
 61 runs 100km
39% 
Advanced Trails
 46 runs 58km
29% 
Expert Trails
 25 runs 25km
16% 

snoman says

Tignes shares the huge and wonderful Espace Killy with Val D'Isere, but the underground funicular accessed Grand Motte glacier officially belongs to Tignes. The glacier no longer offers skiing 365 days a year (... more

Tignes
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€197.5
Resort OpenNov 2013Resort CloseMay 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Tignes ski holidays
Le Borsat IV Apartments
Le Borsat IV Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261
Tignes chalets
Chalet Bouquetin
Chalet Bouquetin
30 Nov 2013
Flights On Request £379
Tignes luxury
Village Montana Apartments
Village Montana Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £366
Tignes last minute
Le Borsat IV Apartments
Le Borsat IV Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261

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