There are many countries in Europe known for their climate, terrain, and good skiing infrastructure, offering choices for those who enjoy this sport.
From Switzerland to France, Italy and Austria, these are some of the countries with ski resorts where you can find everything you could be looking for, from comfort to adrenaline.
Courchevel, France
Courchevel is the European ski dream destination. Through Courchevel you can also go to the Three Valleys, the largest ski area in the world. In Courchevel, you can also find starred restaurants, dedicated ski areas for children, luxury boutiques.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is the most popular Swiss ski destination. The special thing about Zermatt is that you won't need a car here, as you can only travel by train, taxi or helicopter to the village.
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Cortina d'Ampezzo is located in the highest peaks of the Dolomites and is the most sophisticated ski town in Italy. This resort will also be the host city of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
You won't find more luxury anywhere than in St. Moritz, the Swiss town billed as the world's oldest winter holiday resort. There's a reason why intrepid skiers flock to St. Moritz: The resort's high altitude and the number of sunny days that cover the ski area's 87 slopes are among the reasons why this place is so popular.
Chamonix, France
Chamonix is known for skiing in the stunning scenery of the French Alps. The resort is known for its expert terrain, which includes several dedicated ski areas, but also offers slopes for families and beginners.
St Anton, Austri
Austria's largest ski area, Ski Arlberg, consists of seven villages and almost 200 miles of on-piste skiing (plus another 120 miles of off-piste terrain). St. Anton has very good restaurants and a pretty active nightlife.
Courmayeur, Itali
On the other side of Mont Blanc lies the Italian ski town of Courmayeur. In addition to the stunning views of Mont Blanc, it is said to get a little more sun than the French side of the mountain. In addition to skiing, people love this town for the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, which offers views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.
