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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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€212
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Apr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Meribel ski holidays

Les Ravines Apartments
11 Jan 2014
Gatwick £355

Meribel chalets

Chalet Fleur des Alpes
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £441

Meribel luxury

Les Fermes de Meribel
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £407

Meribel last minute

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

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	CHF371
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Nov 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Zermatt ski holidays

Ambassador Self Caterin...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £396

Zermatt chalets

Chalet Perelia
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £424

Zermatt luxury

Ambassador Self Caterin...
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £396

Zermatt last minute

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€211.5
Resort Open	Nov 2013	Resort Close	May 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Val d'Isere ski holidays

Jardins de la Balme Apa...
29 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £271

Val d'Isere chalets

Chalet Hotel Champs Ava...
08 Dec 2013
Gatwick £398

Val d'Isere luxury

Chalets de Solaise Apar...
11 Jan 2014
Southend £369

Val d'Isere last minute

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

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.

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€169
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Apr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Kitzbuhel ski holidays

Hotel Strasshofer
29 Mar 2014
Dover Ferry £439

Kitzbuhel chalets

Chalet Karlberger
15 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £525

Kitzbuhel luxury

Hotel Jägerwirt
15 Mar 2014
Liverpool John Lennon £588

Kitzbuhel last minute

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

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€125
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Apr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Sestriere ski holidays

Olympic Village Apartments
05 Jan 2014
Gatwick £404

Sestriere chalets

Sestriere luxury

Grand Hotel Sestriere
12 Jan 2014
Birmingham £583

Sestriere last minute

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€191
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	May 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Avoriaz ski holidays

Saskia Apartment (La Fa...
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261

Avoriaz chalets

Chalet Les Lauzes
15 Dec 2013
Gatwick £558

Avoriaz luxury

Les Crozats Apartments
11 Jan 2014
Dover Ferry £310

Avoriaz last minute

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€215
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Apr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Mayrhofen ski holidays

Mayrhofen Snow Houses
14 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £370

Mayrhofen chalets

(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
15 Dec 2013
Flights On Request £409

Mayrhofen luxury

(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
15 Dec 2013
Flights On Request £409

Mayrhofen last minute

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

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	C$397
Resort Open	Nov 2013	Resort Close	Jun 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Whistler ski holidays

Tantalus Lodge
14 Jan 2014
Gatwick £936

Whistler chalets

Whistler luxury

Coast Blackcomb Suites
10 Dec 2013
Gatwick £960

Whistler last minute

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

snoman says

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€218
Resort Open	Dec 2013	Resort Close	Apr 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Courchevel ski holidays

Les Brigues Apartments
14 Dec 2013
Gatwick £321

Courchevel chalets

Chalet Sonrier (1850)
07 Dec 2013
Gatwick £350

Courchevel luxury

Chalet Chanrossa (1650)
07 Dec 2013
Gatwick £380

Courchevel last minute

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

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€197.5
Resort Open	Nov 2013	Resort Close	May 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Tignes ski holidays

Le Borsat IV Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261

Tignes chalets

Chalet Bouquetin
30 Nov 2013
Flights On Request £379

Tignes luxury

Village Montana Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £366

Tignes last minute

Le Borsat IV Apartments
07 Dec 2013
Dover Ferry £261

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