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If you want to ski or snowboard the very best off piste resorts Europe, choose from our list of the top European off-piste ski resorts.
All of these ski and snowboard mountains have at some stage held titles like "best Off piste resorts Europe" or "best back country snowboarding resorts Europe", or been included in the winners lists of "top european back country ski resorts"... they are the best Off piste resorts Europe.
Enjoy the definitive list of top 10 best off-piste European ski resorts
europe's top back-country and off-piste ski areas
As the global capital of winter sports, Chamonix’s history, skiing and scenery make it a true alpine legend. Every seasoned snow lover should come here at least once; skiing the awesome terrain from a proper mountain town with the Mont Blanc massif as your backdrop will make for a week to remember.
Stay in the world capital of alpinism and ski in sight of the Matterhorn: the greatest mountain destination in Switzerland and quite possibly the world, Zermatt has an unbeatable mix of dizzyingly snow sure slopes, a delightful old mountain town and some of the most jaw-dropping surroundings you'll ever set sight upon.
Austria's snowsport capital, St Anton in the extensive Arlberg circus of the Tyrolean Alps has every level of ability covered (including the most exhilarating white-knuckle terrain). Stunning alpine scenery and world famous après ski make St Anton an international "top ten" destination for its' immense skiing, incredible views and intense partying.
Spectacular views of Mont Blanc aren’t the only bonus of the glacier - this ‘upside down’ ski resort is one of the most snow-sure in the Alps, so much so that you can ski here in the summertime. Much loved for its après ski, the town's main strip is bursting with some of the best bars in the mountains.
This idyllic village (pronouce it 'cloisters') has been enchanting Brits since the 18th century with its traditional wooden chalets, beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere. Paired with its larger neighbour Davos, Klosters has been named a true classic in the ‘Best of the Alps’ group and is somewhere you should definitely ski at least once in your lifetime.
The Côte d’Azur of winter resorts with some of the best off piste in the Alps. As the favourite ski destination of royals and celebs as well as top skiers and boarders from around the world, Verbier is the place to combine world class skiing with a posh party atmosphere back in town.
Attractive, traditional and oozing style, Courchevel ticks all the boxes for a first class ski holiday. With masses of amenities and a quality area that’s well linked within the rest of the Three Valleys - not to mention an infectiously glam atmosphere - it’s no wonder Courchevel’s one of the most popular ski resorts in the world.
Winner of "best ski resort in the world" with 300km of high-altitude terrain, snow-sure glacier skiing at 3,456m and the most extensive après ski and nightlife in the Alps... Val d'Isère ski holidays combine world-class skiing, incomparable party atmosphere and Michelin-starred refinement.
This is Europe's highest resort, with incredible views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps and fantastic connections to the rest of the enormous Three Valleys. Holidays here are perfect for varied and snow-sure terrain in a laid back, friendly atmosphere. If you're early or late in the season, or in a year with poor snowfall, this place will give you some of the best conditions in the Alps!
Among the highest and biggest in the alps, Tignes is the 'most booked' ski holiday destination for British skiers. Regular powder, snow-sure Grande Motte glacier and links with Val d’Isere make the 300km ski area special. Après, dining and accommodation for every taste and budget in 5 villages - busy Le Lac at its heart, ski-in ski-out partying in Val Claret, quieter Le Lavachet, cheap-and-chill down in Les Boisses and Les Brévières.
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