
    {"id":6311,"date":"2025-06-23T12:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6311"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:03:06","slug":"7-bucket-list-ski-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/7-bucket-list-ski-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Bucket-list Ski Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our list of bucket list <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/\">ski holidays<\/a> offers inspiring and unique experiences that guarantee to make your next trip to the mountains unforgettable.\u00a0From powder skiing in Japan to exploring Canadian mountain wildernesses by helicopter, our handy guide takes you straight to the most iconic ski holidays on offer in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-resorts\/best-ski-resorts\/\">world&#8217;s best ski resorts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/mike-muller-4RoJw_9Sy0M-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Male skier wearing a blue ski jacket standing at the top of a snowy hill looking down into a forest\" class=\"wp-image-6333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/mike-muller-4RoJw_9Sy0M-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/mike-muller-4RoJw_9Sy0M-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table dance in the best apr\u00e8s bars in the world in St Anton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Incredible skiing aside, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/austria\/st-anton\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/austria\/st-anton\/\">St Anton&#8217;s<\/a> apr\u00e8s terraces are exactly where you should head after a rewarding day on the mountain. Austrian hospitality and unparalleled charm do not go a miss in the ski party capital of the Alps. Down in the town you will find cosy, traditional huts serving up local dishes such as dumpling soup and cured meats; whilst up on the slopes lie some of Austria&#8217;s most famed and long-standing apr\u00e8s bars. Just down the Galzig piste, you can experience Krazy Kanguruh and Mooserwirt, where dancing on the tables with shots served on skis is the norm. The background scenery of the dropping sun behind snowcapped mountain tops will be a spectacle to behold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/?r=ANT\">View ski holidays in St Anton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/snoman-mooserwirt-table-dancing-760x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/snoman-mooserwirt-table-dancing-760x612.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/snoman-mooserwirt-table-dancing-600x483.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/snoman-mooserwirt-table-dancing-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/snoman-mooserwirt-table-dancing.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>SNOman convinced Mooserwirt barman to swap T-shirts, and danced with a visiting Swiss ice hockey team, who decided to strip off&#8230;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ski the longest black piste in Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/france\/alpe-d-huez\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/france\/alpe-d-huez\/\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/a> is famous for its glorious bluebird skiing, with over 250km of piste to explore in the Huez Grand Domaine. The resort is best known for its iconic black run; The Sarenne attracts daredevil skiers worldwide. Descend a tremendous 18km from the Piz Blanc summit, on a route that holds the title as the longest black run in the Alps. The dizzying heights of this exhilarating piste treat skiers to majestic panoramic views of neighbouring peaks from the terrace at the top. Thrill-seekers be warned; there is a steep, ungroomed section on this route that will quickly turn into large moguls without fresh snow. Once the moguls are concluded, you will find yourself surrounded by nothing but nature on your blissful descent. Snoman&#8217;s son Jimmy is an intermediate skier, yet skied the Sarenne with his ESF coach, so it&#8217;s very do-able with the right guide (he looked a bit pale when have came back though).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/?r=ADH\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/search\/?r=ADH\">View ski holidays in Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"post-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sarenne (Alpe d\u2019Huez 2019) in 4k skiing over 100 KPH. longest black run in Europe.\" width=\"1165\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GZbU3zvTTG8?wmode=transparent&#038;fs=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JAPOW! Ski the world&#8217;s best powder in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With fine dining restaurants brimming with authentic local culture, stupendous passing views of Mount Yotei, and plentiful supplies of the freshest powdery snow; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/japan\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/japan\/\">skiing in Japan<\/a> is an out of this world experience that should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list. We recommend visiting Niseko, located on the north island, and is acclaimed for its vast snowfall levels, averaging up to 18 metres per season. Niseko caters well to skiers of all abilities, with a choice of well-groomed pistes and some incredible tree lines. However, this resort has made its name by what it can provide off the piste. Plentiful snowfall is a given, but the quality of the snow sets Niseko apart from the rest, with light, fluffy, and dry powder that is truly rare and absolutely unmissable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michael-kilcoyne-7LNSbSdlcV0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Happy lady dressed in ski wear sitting in the snow in Niseko\" class=\"wp-image-6323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michael-kilcoyne-7LNSbSdlcV0-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michael-kilcoyne-7LNSbSdlcV0-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Fresh snow in Niseko<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete the the Haute Tour in Chamonix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Haute Tour is an epic 6-day ski journey that starts in the shadows of Mont Blanc in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/france\/chamonix\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/france\/chamonix\/\">Chamonix<\/a> and ends at the majestic Matterhorn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/switzerland\/zermatt\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/switzerland\/zermatt\/\">Zermatt<\/a>.&nbsp;Totalling&nbsp;120km of beautiful backcountry terrain, this epic route crosses two countries, ticking off glorious glaciers and out of this world powder pockets that will exhilarate you right to the core. If you are up for the challenge, a local Alpine expert based in Chamonix can offer the best guidance to ensure you stay safe on the adventure of a lifetime. The Haute Tour requires a competent level of fitness and minimum intermediate level skiing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/?r=CHX\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/search\/?r=CHX\">View ski holidays in Chamonix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"post-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Haute Route Ski Tour - An Epic Journey\" width=\"1165\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQdMYFyFxiY?wmode=transparent&#038;fs=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heli-skiing in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast and remote mountains of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a> are the ideal setting for heli-skiing, and should be at the top of your&nbsp;wish list&nbsp;for places to indulge in this incredible experience. Canada is known for its incredibly steep terrain and colossal vertical drops &#8211; the likes of which can be accessed with nothing other than a helicopter. The thrill of landing in a limitless wilderness of untouched powder that no one has accessed, let alone skied in, is a truly remarkable mountain experience. Do not be deterred if you are not a pro skier, as there is plenty of terrain available to suit varying abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"post-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heli Skiing Alaska 2020 at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge\" width=\"1165\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YK6Zud0Fvgs?wmode=transparent&#038;fs=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/?r=CAN\">View ski holidays in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ski epic off-piste in La Grave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La Grave is not your typical resort, bucking all trends. This extravagant town is nestled at the foot of Massif des \u00c9crins in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/france\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/france\/\">France<\/a>, and is known for its unique aura, authentic charm and sense of freedom, which attracts experienced off-piste skiers and free-riders from all over the world. It is for this reason that La Grave is not best suited to beginner skiers &#8211; offering only one groomed&nbsp;piste&nbsp;and main gondola up to the summit of La&nbsp;Meije. The adventure lies in the dazzling areas of backcountry terrain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-resort\/off-piste-ski-resorts\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-resort\/off-piste-ski-resorts\/\">off-piste<\/a> descents that stretch all the way up to a snow-sure 2,300m. From the top, lines are abundant, with so many varied routes that you will be spoilt for options. We always recommend exploring these slopes with an experienced mountain guide with local knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"post-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Faction Collective Presents: La Grave\u00a0| 4K\" width=\"1165\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QkinG08IoKk?wmode=transparent&#038;fs=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night skiing in&nbsp;Alpbach&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/austria\/\">Austria&#8217;s<\/a> prettiest ski resorts,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/austria\/alpbach\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/austria\/alpbach\/\">Alpbach<\/a> is scattered with traditional dark wooden chalets and narrow picturesque streets, adding to its strong sense of tradition. The&nbsp;cosy&nbsp;charm of this quaint town comes into its own during the end of December and March, when skiers can enjoy night-skiing down floodlit&nbsp;pistes. Catch the&nbsp;Reitherkogelbahn&nbsp;gondola up from 6.30 pm on a Friday or Saturday night, and experience this magical moment for yourself. Bask in the silence and indulge in the novelty of blissfully quiet&nbsp;pistes.&nbsp;Alpbach&nbsp;offers some of the best night skiing available in the Alps, which guarantees to elevate your ski holiday to the next level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/?r=ALP\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/search\/?r=ALP\">View ski packages to Alpbach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/reither-kogel_nachtskilauf_final-302.jpeg\" alt=\"2 skiers skiing down a piste at night in Alpbach\" class=\"wp-image-6326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/reither-kogel_nachtskilauf_final-302.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/reither-kogel_nachtskilauf_final-302-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Night skiing in Alpbach. Photo credit: Skijuwel.com<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More bucket list ski experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the Hahnenkamm ski race in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/austria\/kitzbuhel\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/austria\/kitzbuhel\/\">Kitzbuhel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try cat skiing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/canada\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/lapland-holidays\/northern-lights\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/lapland-holidays\/northern-lights\/\">northern lights in Lapland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ski all the resorts in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/three-valleys\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/three-valleys\/\">3 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/three-valleys\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/three-valleys\/\">Valleys<\/a> in one day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ski the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/sella-ronda\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/sella-ronda\/\">Sella Ronda circuit<\/a> in the Dolomites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a drink at IceQ in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/austria\/solden\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski\/austria\/solden\/\">Solden<\/a>, where the James Bond film SPECTRE was filmed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ski and sail in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/norway\/\">Norway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience winter in the summer by skiing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/switzerland\/zermatt\/\">Zermatt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to book your bucket list ski trip? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/ski-holidays\/2025-2026-next-winter-season\/\">ski holidays in 2026<\/a> or call our friendly experts on <a href=\"tel:02077706888\">020 7770 6888<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6311\" data-postid=\"6311\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6311 themify_builder themify_builder_front\">\n\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/themify_builder_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our list of bucket list ski holidays offers inspiring and unique experiences that guarantee to make your next trip to the mountains unforgettable.\u00a0From powder skiing in Japan to exploring Canadian mountain wildernesses by helicopter, our handy guide takes you straight to the most iconic ski holidays on offer in the world&#8217;s best ski resorts.\u00a0 Table [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ski-holidays","has-post-title","no-post-date","has-post-category","no-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6311"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6982,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6311\/revisions\/6982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}