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See. Aguille Rouge Highest point of the resort accessible by cable car, offering views of Mont Blanc on a clear day.

Eat. Carrefour minimarket Affordable food and drink options in Arc 1950.

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OutsideOct 25, 2026

I’ve Lived In The Alps For Six Seasons. These Are The European Resorts Actually Worth Your Time—and Money.

A local with six seasons of experience breaks down which European ski resorts are worth the trip and the money, and which you should skip.

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  • ParadiskiSightmassive domain between Trois Vallées and Val d’Isère
  • Elsewhere
  • Aiguille du MidiSightChamonix, Francepart of Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass
  • Vallée BlancheTrailChamonix, Francefamous off-piste ski route
  • Portes du SoleilSightMorzine, Franceone of the world's largest ski domains
  • Saalbach SkicircusSightSaalbach, Austrialegendary Austrian resort with 168 miles of piste
  • Grands MontetsSightChamonix, Franceburned down in 2018, returning 2027-28
  • Tignes/Val d’IsèreSightTignes, Francebest ski resort for most people
  • Grand Motte chairPlaceTignes, Franceaccesses glacier terrain at 11,339 feet
  • Trois ValléesSightCourchevel, Franceone of the best resorts on the Epic Pass
  • Les 2 AlpesSightLes Deux Alpes, FranceFrench megaresort with excellent off-piste
  • Serre ChevalierSightBriançon, Francelargest and best French resort most Americans haven't heard of
  • Monetier-les-BainsNeighborhoodSerre Chevalier, Francehamlet with incredible off-piste and pistes
  • Via LatteaSightSestriere, Italyworld's most vast ski area, connected to Montgenèvre
  • Hotel La LobioHotelSaint-Véran, Franceepitomizes French country lodging and cuisine
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Lonely PlanetOct 20

13 of the World's Best Ski Resorts

Pack your bags and wax your planks: here are the world

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  • Les Arcs 1950Sightcharming, ski-in ski-out, 425km of slopes
  • Elsewhere
  • Aspen MountainSightAspen, United Statesendless skiing on the downtown glamazon
  • Aspen HighlandsSightAspen, United Stateslocal favorite skiing
  • ButtermilkSightAspen, United Statesbeginner skier and X Games home
  • SnowmassSightAspen, United Statesbehemoth skiing
  • Aspen Art MuseumMuseumAspen, United StatesMoMA-level art exhibitions
  • Aspen SnowmassSightAspen, United Statesfour mountains, art exhibitions, chic shopping, cosmopolitan eateries
  • SteamboatSightSteamboat Springs, United Statesfull package ski town
  • Park City Mountain ResortSightPark City, United Stateslargest resort in the US, 330+ trails
  • Powder MountainSightEden, United Statesheaping piles of snow for advanced skiers
  • Sundance Mountain ResortSightSundance, United Statesshort lines and comfy fireplaces
  • Big WhiteSightKelowna, Canadafamily-friendly, ski-in ski-out, biggest night-skiing area
  • Tío Bob’sRestaurantSan Pedro de Atacama, Chilelong lunches at this South American superstar
  • Treble ConeSightWanaka, New Zealandsurreal views of Lake Wanaka and snowy peaks
  • CorralcoSightLonquimay, Chilelow-key resort, superb for newbie or intermediate skiers
  • CardronaSightWanaka, New Zealandnestled prettily in the Southern Alps, novice/intermediate levels
  • Las LeñasSightMalargüe, Argentinapremium resort in the Argentine Andes, slopes climb high
  • Hotel VirgoHotelMalargüe, Argentinafanciest lavish spa hotel
  • TitlisSightEngelberg, Switzerlandreached by revolving cable car
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National GeographicSep 12

Take a Sleeper Train to This Sustainable French Ski Resort

A Paris railway station on a miserable, rainy January night feels worlds away from sunny alpine slopes and high-altitude soft powder. But vintage train carriages emblazoned with ‘Les Arcs’, ‘La Plagne ...

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  • Gare de LyonSightParis, FranceBelle époque-style railway station in Paris
  • Pegasus TrainsPlaceParis, FranceOffers low-impact alternative to flying or driving
  • TravelskiPlaceParis, FranceUK tour operator chartering sleeper train for 2025-26
  • Ski HutRestaurantLa Plagne, FranceHires secondhand ski and snowboard equipment at lower prices
  • Flocon VertPlaceLa Plagne, FranceAward for destinations committed to sustainability
  • Mountain RidersPlaceLa Plagne, FranceNon-profit protecting the alpine environment
  • PopAlp hotelHotelLa Plagne, FranceSki-in, ski-out hotel with vintage gondola in hall
  • Chalet Hotel ChristinaHotelLa Plagne, FranceLa Plagne’s first hotel, opened in 1961
  • Grande RochetteSightLa Plagne, FranceSummit with spectacular views at 2,508 meters
  • Mira routeTrailLa Plagne, FranceLong, wide, family-friendly ski run
  • ParadiskiSightLa Plagne, France425km of interconnected skiing across seven peaks
  • Vanoise National ParkSightLa Plagne, FrancePark offering superb off-piste and backcountry skiing
  • Roche de Mio GondolaSightLa Plagne, FranceRefurbished lift offering faster connections to Live 3,000
  • AéroliveSightLa Plagne, FranceOpen-air cabin experience with 360-degree views
  • La Plagne Olympic Bobsleigh TrackSightLa Plagne, FranceBobsleigh run built for the 1992 Winter Olympics
  • La CembraieTrailLa Plagne, FranceNature reserve with Swiss stone pines, accessible by snowshoes
  • Aime-La Plagne stationTrain stationLa Plagne, FranceRailway station serving La Plagne
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