Top 10 ski resorts in the world

When the first snow falls, many skiers simply can not sit still - I want to quickly open the ski season. However, not everyone can boast that they live in close proximity to the ski resort - often in their hometown there are simply no places to go down the mountains. Thus, both before the beginners of this sport, and before experienced skiers who want to try something new, often the question arises: where to go to go this season?

Rating of popular ski resorts - TOP 10

This rating includes the most famous and popular ski resorts in the world, which are also included in the world lists of the best. The resorts predominantly European service is above average, the slopes are equipped according to modern technologies.

In the "cost" column is the average cost. week tour for one person, including accommodation in a double room of the hotel 3 *.

Title	Features	tour cost (U.S. dollars)	Our rating
Zermatt, Switzerland	Descents for professionals	2400	10
Lech, Austria	Quality tracks	2500	10
Lake Louise, Canada	Top level service	4000	10
Chamonix, France	Respectable ski resort	3000	9
Ore, Sweden	Trails for all	1300	9
Cervinia, Italy	Comfortable conditions	1400	8
Bohinj, Slovenia	The optimal combination of price and quality	1100	8
Palandoken, Turkey	The best beginner ski resort	1200	8
Aspen, United States	Elite ski resort	5000	7
Bansko, Bulgaria	The most affordable ski resort	800	7

Zermatt - the best ski resort in Switzerland

One of the most famous Alpine ski resorts - Swiss Zermatt. This area is famous for the purest mountain air and incomparable mountain scenery. Ride on the luxury slopes of increased complexity here come the real pros. Of the 300 trails, the options for beginners are very few, but there are many other interesting attractions for tourists. For example, you can ride on the railway, built in the 19th century, and climb the famous Rothorn peak. The Teodul glacier is the largest snow park in Europe, where they ride even in summer. You can get to Zermatt both from Geneva and Zurich, the transfer time is about 5 hours.

Pros:

• in the resort more than 600 high-level hotels;
• developed entertainment infrastructure;
• ideal conditions for professionals.

Minuses:

• high cost of service;
• quite a long ride.

Approximate cost of a weekly tour for one person: 2400$.

Resort Rating: 10 out of 10.

Lech - the best ski resort in Austria

Autstria's most prestigious ski resort is Lech. However, not only lovers of luxury and high-ranking personalities come here to relax, but also professional athletes who appreciate truly high-quality tracks. The total length of the slopes is about 260 km, among which you can choose slopes of various levels of difficulty, as well as valleys for measured skiing. It is believed that here lies the best snow cover in the whole of Austria, which guarantees maximum pleasure while passing the slopes. Also, this resort attracts excellent service and special comfort, which is able to create the Austrians.

Pros:

• perfectly planned infrastructure;
• high quality tracks;
• excellent weather conditions;

Minuses:

High prices in few restaurants and shops.

Approximate cost of a weekly tour for one person: 2500$.

Resort Rating: 10 out of 10.

Lake Louise - the best ski resort in Canada

Unsurpassed beauty landscapes will meet lovers of ski holidays on the glacial lake Louise, which is located in the "heart" of Banff National Park in Canada. Tourists from all over the world come here to see with their own eyes this “eighth wonder of the world,” as this resort is often called.In addition to the amazing nature, guests are greeted with comfortable hotels and modern entertainment infrastructure. About 140 tracks of varying difficulty are waiting for both amateurs and professionals of alpine skiing from November to May.

Pros:

• the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful places on the planet;
• variety of trails and entertainment;
• high level of service.

Minuses:

The high cost of travel, accommodation and services in the resort.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 4000$.

Resort Rating: 10 out of 10.

Chamonix - the best ski resort in France

The historic birthplace of alpine skiing and the most famous of the ski resorts is French Chamonix. Here, guests expect flawless trails for every taste, including many complex - for extreme skiing. The longest track in Europe - Belaya Dolina, 22 km long, is also located in Chamonix. Due to the developed infrastructure, unsurpassed level of service and a large number of high (almost all routes are at an altitude of more than 2000 m) descents, rest at this resort is considered to be the elite, famous people from all over the world come here to rest.

Pros:

• the highest level of service;
• a huge selection of tracks of varying difficulty;

Minuses:

Due to the special status of the resort, prices are quite high.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 3000$.

Resort Rating: 9 out of 10.

Åre - the best ski resort in Sweden

At the foot of the wooded mountains is the largest and most modern ski resort in Sweden - Åre. Here tourists are waiting for more than 100 km of various ski slopes - both on the mountain and on the flat terrain. The resort consists of four villages and five ski areas, connected by bus routes. For a decent level of service, this resort is called the “Scandinavian Alps”, and in 2008 Åre took the first place in the ranking of ski resorts in the world (according to one of the famous magazines). The highest point of descent is 1420 m, but in windy weather it is allowed to climb only up to a height of 826 m. The optimal time for rest is from March to April.

Pros:

• advantageous combination of price and quality of rest;
• lifts are located in close proximity to almost any of the hotels.

Minuses:

• sometimes the temperature drops to -30 ° C; a strong wind follows the bad weather;
• a short day of light, and there are few ski lifts on lighted tracks.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 1300$.

Resort Rating: 9 out of 10.

Cervinia - the best ski resort in Italy

The highest and most picturesque ski resort in Italy is Cervinia. It is surrounded by the peaks of the alpine four thousand meters: the Matterhorn, the Brighthorn, Castor and Monte Rosa. Thanks to this arrangement, the tracks are protected from the wind, and the path to them often runs through the clouds. Weather in the resorts of Cervinia is usually sunny, the ski season lasts from October to May. More than 300 different tracks designed mainly for fans. The longest trail is 20 km, the highest point of the descent is 3489 m. You can get to the resort from the airport of Turin (120 km) or from the territory of the adjacent resorts in Switzerland. There is the possibility of acquiring a common ski pass for the slopes of Italy and Switzerland.

Pros:

• a wide choice of places for recreation and skiing;
• the opportunity to join the richest Italian culture;

Minuses:

Few difficult trails.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 1400$.

Resort Rating: 8 out of 10.

Bohinj - the best ski resort in Slovenia

A heavenly place for beginners is the Slovenian resort of Bohinj, located on the shores of the lake of the same name at the foot of the Alps. The resort is divided into two areas for skiing: Vogel, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and Kobla, with the highest point of descent at 1,480 meters, a shuttle bus runs between them. The tracks are equipped with modern equipment, the level of service in hotels is European. The resort has ski schools, including children.For advanced skiers, the possibility of off-piste skiing is provided.

Pros:

• there will not be bored both beginners and experienced skiers;
• rest surrounded by pristine nature.

Minuses:

A small number of lifts.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 1100$.

Resort Rating: 8 out of 10.

Palandoken, Turkey - the best ski resort for beginners

For most tourists, Turkey is associated only with affordable beach holidays, mainly in the summer season. However, this country can offer its guests a very high-quality skiing holiday, both for beginners and for more experienced athletes. Tourists from Russia will be incredibly comfortable in the ski resorts of Turkey, especially for beginners, as well as those who rest with their families. Palandoken is the most famous resort in Turkey, located 15 km from the ancient city of Erzurum, where guests can enjoy many interesting excursions. A total of 17 tracks, their total length is 30 km.

Pros:

• familiar and convenient all-inclusive system;
• low price level;
• easy to get to the resort and no problems with obtaining a visa.

Minuses:

• not too big skiing region;
• often snowing, optimal conditions for skiing only from January to March.

Approximate cost of a weekly tour for one person: 1200$.

Resort Rating: 8 out of 10.

Aspen - the best ski resort in the USA

Those wishing to join the circle of the rich and famous people of the world - welcome to Aspen. This luxury ski resort is located in the US state of Colorado. Its peculiarity is 4 zones of descents isolated from each other, including trails of various levels of difficulty. The total length of 76 tracks - 200 km, the longest of them about 5 km. Tourists note that the slopes are rocky here, so they are quite dangerous even for professionals. But the infrastructure at this resort is a paradise for fans of social events. You can visit the opera, art gallery, dine in a refined restaurant, and then go to an elite nightclub. Children here will not be bored either - a lot of original entertainment has been created for them.

Pros:

• luxury service;
• Good location, providing a variety of trails and scenic landscapes.

Minuses:

• incredible high prices;
• challenging tracks.

Approximate cost of the tour per person: 5000$.

Resort Rating: 7 out of 10.

Bansko, Bulgaria - the best inexpensive ski resort

For beginners in skiing one of the best options is an inexpensive holiday in Bulgaria, in the resort of Bansko. The total length of the trails is small - only 14 km, but for those who "take the first steps" on skis, this is quite enough. Trails of decent quality, they are well looked after. The mild climate of Bulgaria and the hospitality of the locals, who, by the way, speak good Russian, will undoubtedly delight guests from Russia. In recent years, this resort has become increasingly popular among residents of the CIS.

Pros:

• low prices for accommodation and use of ski trails;
• favorable weather conditions;
• cozy atmosphere in the resorts.

Minuses:

• not too high level of service;
• monotonous tracks.

Approximate cost of a weekly tour for one person: 800$.

Resort Rating: 7 out of 10.

Where better to go?

There is no unequivocal answer to this question, the choice depends on the preferences and material capabilities of each. Again, it is worth noting: an expensive ski resort does not mean the best, and affordable rest has many advantages.