Off piste ski resorts

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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €200 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Les Deux Alpes or Les 2 Alpes is a huge resort with high snowsure slopes and summer glacier skiing. Busy apres and wide range of expensive and affordable accomodation. One of worlds best snow parks has a hugely popular summer camp when they take the park from 2600m up to 3200m altitude where its still sno good! Les 2... [more Les 2 Alpes]

Beginner Trails  24 runs 54km 23%

Intermediate Trails  44 runs 94km 43%

Advanced Trails  16 runs 41km 15%

Expert Trails  12 runs 12km 11%

snoman says World class resort with one of the largest ski areas, summer ski areas and maximum verical drops to be found anywhere. Add to this a huge range of apres-ski options and the now lift-linked descent to La Grave -... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €168.9 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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

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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 CHF359 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Nov 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

More high and snowsure than most in Austria and large linked area great for intermediates plus one of liveliest resorts in the Alpes

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Intermediate Trails  13 runs 69km 20%

Advanced Trails  43 runs 206km 66%

Expert Trails  9 runs 9km 13%

snoman says A large but traditional Tyrolean village below one of Austria's greatest and highest ski areas, crossing the border to be linked with Samnaun.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €178 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

For experts this resort is a must - great snow, wonderful powder, remote & scenic - some of best advanced skiing in world - rendezvous Mountain will challewnge the best with limitless off-piste and steeps - Laramie, Cheyenne and Hensleep bowls are v adventurous, as is backcountry so def get a guide. 'Après-Vous Mountai... [more Jackson Hole]

Beginner Trails  49 runs ?km 42%

Intermediate Trails  8 runs ?km 6%

Advanced Trails  30 runs ?km 25%

Expert Trails  59 runs 59km 50%

snoman says One of the world's best known resorts, thanks to its adventurous skiing, 'real West' atmosphere and the greatest continuous vertical in the USA. Close to the 350 mile Continental Divide snowmobile trail and off... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $330 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Trad pretty village associated with Brit Royalty and connected to the fab and huge Davos ski area. Big miles of cruisy and super long runs plus fun and varied apres. Great for intermediates and experts who want more charm from their alpine home than Davos town can offer

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snoman says A pretty village that is a favourite with British royal skiers, lift-linked to skiing at Davos and with excellent local facilities.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF300 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €114 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Huge ski area above purpose built villages plus the posh new 1950. Quiet apres but one of most impressive set of black runs in the Alpes. Part of Paradiski along with La Plagne making a huge 425km together

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Intermediate Trails  54 runs 63.5km 51%

Advanced Trails  32 runs 62km 30%

Expert Trails  19 runs 19km 18%

snoman says There are four 'Arcs', at 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000 metres. Les Arcs pioneered the Ski Evolutif tuition method, slope-side accommodation, speed skiing and 'nouveau' winter sports.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €150 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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 €154 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)