The Best Skiing Resorts in Europe

Although UK winters are generally cold and damp, they provide the perfect opportunity to jet off to Europe for a snowy winter ski break. Travelling to skiing destinations though, can sometimes be boring and frustrating, especially when at the airport waiting for your flight and you’re early for it. One can kill time at the airport by watching a movie, listening to a podcast, or playing a casino game like Blackjack or Wild Frames, a classic symbols slot. Having said that, France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland are convenient resorts a short flight away from most UK airports. Theyalso have no shortage of mountains with the Alps and Dolomites, which play host to some of the world's most famous and best-loved ski resorts. Let's dive into some of them:

Courchevel, France

Courchevel, in France, is part of the largest ski resort in Europe, the Three Valleys, and is often affectionately referred to as the Ski Capital of the World. With over 600 km of marked pistes and 180 ski lifts, there are plenty of choices for your next skiing adventure, regardless of whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro. Courchevel sees an average annual snowfall of just over 3 metres, so the slopes remain open for nearly 5 months. When you aren't hitting the slopes, there are also multiple Michelin Star restaurants and high-end boutiques to enjoy, making Courchevel the one-stop-shop for a luxurious winter holiday!

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cortina d’Ampezzo will take your breath away! Cortina famously hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and is waiting patiently in the wings for its encore in 2026. If you fancy skiing in the tracks of the Olympic medalists, you have 120 km of slopes to choose from and 27 lifts to transport you to the peaks. Outside of skiing, Cortina d’Ampezzo has plenty to offer in history and entertainment, not to mention the beautiful peaks of the Dolomites that tower above you wherever you go. If Italy is what your heart longs for, then Cortina d’Ampezzo won’t disappoint!

St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria

For those skiers searching for a little bit more of a challenge, St. Anton am Arlberg is the place for you. With 200 km of deep-snow runs available and 340 km of groomed slopes, St. Anton provides plenty of opportunity for exploring the lesser-touched slopes. For those less adventurous, the resort's 94 cable cars will take you to the 84% of runs suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers. Snow abounds all winter, with an average annual snowfall of 7 metres. St. Anton's apres ski scene also comes highly rated, so you will never be short of entertainment.

St. Moritz, Switzerland

The Swiss town of St. Moritz is best known for being one of only three cities to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948. The three ski areas in the St Moritz Valley offer over 300 km of groomed slopes served by 42 lifts and provide something for everyone, from beginner slopes to some of the country's best black runs. Average snowfall comes in at 3 metres, so there is plenty of fresh powder to enjoy. With its amazing variety of skiing, beautiful scenery and exciting nightlife, St Moritz is a resort not to be missed!

Conclusion

Whether this ski trip is your first or one hundredth, there is always a new thrill to be found on the slopes. We hope we have inspired you with a glimpse of some of the best ski resorts Europe has to offer.