Ski resort reviews

If you can check the snow/weather conditions a few days before booking your ski trip, I would say it is a good place to go. Nice village, good food, low budget, nice runs... But if you need to book all in advance, I will advice you to choose some place else. I booked in Dec/2023 trusting that in the end of Jan/2024 all would go well but it was horrible. It was a very hot week, snow was melting or getting really icy, and almost all blue runs (my level!) were closed because there was no snow at all... It was a nightmare and my so much desired winter vacations were ruined regarding ski... Not Bardonecchia fault of course, the problem was the weather, but I would never recommend or go back again...

• Nice village, good food, low budget

• not snow sure at all! Check before going!

I was so excited to come over. It's a ski resort that is situated in the heart of Oppdal. What a panorama you get here on a clear day! However, I was way more disappointed in the slopes and the organisation in general. There is no feeling with international tourists. Indications to essential information remain in Norwegian. Especially information that avoids additional costs. After I had asked what some of the signs in Norwegian would mean, I got completely lost because no one seemed to know. I was flabbergasted by the answer I got. It took about 30minutes to have some clarity to simple key information. No maps of the resort are provided at the booth. Parking is at own expense without the (expensive) ticket to the field. Once at the field, you really don't get value for your money. The safety signals are mostly confusing. Even the fact that some of those signals were generally missing. People get lost at the slopes. The slopes are being maintained at a minimal level of quality - I would call this 'French quality with German attitude', which is a toxic combination to the worst experience you could ever imagine for people's safetiness and joy. Preparation at the slopes is poorly done. Slopes are ice, miss snow and get really dangerous due to the inclement weather the resort is being exposed. The snow that caught the slopes was mainly brought by the wind itself. I was really lucky the weather was clear and sunny. I cannot imagine this resort would be suitable in any other circumstances. This management misses vital awareness on how to cope with peole's needs.

Very old outdated lift system. Lots of buttons and T bars, and yet the actual lift pass is ridiculously expensive.

• High resort so snow was good

• Expensive, tired, grubby resort

Big ski area with wide slopes and good connections. We liked the valley runs in particular. The lifts are a little old, no bubble lifts or heated seats. Food and drink was quite dear.

• Nice slopes - medium-sized ski area

• Old lifts, expensive restaurants

Lots of people in the town made for a good atmosphere. The ski area is also great for everyone, with both easy and difficult pistes. Big enough so you can ski all day and still have something new left for tomorrow.

• Easy to reach the slopes without too much walking

• Expensive

Westendorf is a part of the SkiWelt, which has a modern lift system and excellent facilities and terrain, restaurants, etc. The village is cosy and friendly, and you don't need your car.

• Good variety of pistes, snow parks, good lifts

• The slopes are low-altitude so the valley runs are sometimes sketchy. Stick to the higher runs

The new Fleckalmbahn is awesome, makes it loads easier to get around and practically eliminates wait times. Perfect ski area, perfect town, what more can I say?

• The new Fleckalmbahn

• Maybe the Pengelstein II... not really a negative point though

Enormous ski area with a large variety of lifts and red and blue slopes. Good food and affordable prices. Gets crowded over the school holidays. Ski school is great as are the instructors. Not much to do in the town itself.

• Lots of slopes

• Not much atmosphere in the village

Enormous ski area with a large variety of lifts and red and blue slopes. Good food and affordable prices. Gets crowded over the school holidays. Ski school is great as are the instructors. Not much to do in the town itself.

• Lots of slopes

• Not much atmosphere in the village

Great resort for a family ski holiday!

• Good vibe

• Not enough après-ski

The largest and most central of 3 pedestrianised villages with authentic chalets. Lifts nearby no matter which accommodation you choose. Yummy food and friendly locals.

• Nice runs and very good off-piste possibilities

• Pricy

Car-free, snow-sure, pretty little town

• Lovely views and location

• No après-ski to speak of

I flew to Innsbruck in January and loved it. It was easy to reach my accommodation from the airport, and both the slopes and the town were within quick reach of each other. The Ski Plus City pass is a fantastic initiative. I'll definitely be back!

• Great shops
• Easy to reach the ski area

We come here twice a year and have been coming for 25 years - enough said!

• Haven't found any

Nice ski area, but very expensive and the town is a little dull. For skiing in Switzerland we prefer Zermatt, where you get better value for your money.

• Nice slopes, child-friendly ski area

• Absurd prices given the outdated lifts and small capacity, queued for a long time in the mornings

We came to Passo Tonale for our Christmas holidays (2019). Six or seven of the nicest runs were continually shut for training. It's already a small ski area, and this made it even smaller. Starting the day after Christmas the crowds came pouring in and it got really busy. We thought they could have handled the piste opening and closing times better.

• Fresh snow, great skiing

• Too many pistes closed for training

Years ago before we had kids we were able to spend the whole day on the slopes. Nice mountain restaurants and many familiar faces in the lift queues as we've been coming here for 20 years. Now with the children our priorities are a little different and we spend more time in the town, which is nicely laid out and easy to wander through. For the children there is swimming, sledging and ice skating. In short, a wonderful place for a winter holiday with or without kids!

• Nice town
• Two great mountains

• Town itself is expensive, we stayed about ten minutes away

Zell am Ziller has a fantastic location within easy reach of the neighbouring ski areas. Within 10 minutes you can be in Mayrhofen, Zell am Ziller or Kalgenbach, and just a little further away is the Hintertux Glacier. Zell am Ziller has everything for a ski holiday - ski hire, après-ski, shops and restaurants. A cosy little town where everyone feels at home!

• Location

I would advise against any families to take their kids on holiday here. My child was grabbed by his arm which is (badly bruised and swollen ) and thrown on the floor by a lift employee, because he entered the rope lift the wrong side. When my son was crying the lift man told him to shut up. I went to see the chef/ manager and he couldn't care less that my son was abused and in pain. He said it was my son's own fault because he entered the lift the wrong way and I should take the blame and responsibility.

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Ischgl is a ski area with inspiring terrain for all skiers from beginner to advanced, especially those who also value a good après-ski scene. What is unfortunately missing are cosy and rustic huts. Unfortunately you're more likely to find huge self-service restaurants that are geared to handle a "mass of skiers" as quickly as possible! Hopefully in coming years Ischgl will start focusing more quality over quantity.

• Ski area

• Huts lack personality and are designed to get as many people through as possible

Easy pistes perfect for the children. Possible to ski non-stop between 3500m and 1550m altitude on varied terrain. Expert skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of the link to Zermatt.

• Great bars in the village, Italian ambience

Great ski resort for families, magnificent high-altitude views of the Devoluy Massif, breathtaking scenery overall! It's rare to find a ski area that feels so spacious; this mountain gives the feeling of openness instead of feeling slightly claustrophobic like some other alpine resorts.

• Architecture and layout of the station are very harmonious

• Cinema could be improved

We went to Feldberg in late spring and the snow cover wasn't great, unfortunately. But we could tell that with more snow, this would have been a nice little ski area, not too small, not too big, a nice variety of pistes and several umbrella bars where you could get a drink. We'll have to go back!

• Bars on the slopes

• Poor snow cover when we went

Berchtesgaden is a lovely, romantic destination. I come here often with my wife to go cross-country skiing. Easy to find accommodation last-minute and the people are very friendly, we always feel at home here. There are good restaurants and you can also go winter hiking here.

We had an absolutely wonderful ski holiday in Wengen. Starting in Lauterbrunnen when we boarded the train, we already felt like we were on holiday. No stressing about the car, beacuse you just leave it in the valley. The village is all snow-covered streets and no exhaust from cars. Wengen is quite big but we immediately felt at home. As to the ski area, we found it perfect for advanced skiers, with beautiful views from the slopes amidst a breathtaking landscape. The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are wonderful! Wengen is unparalleled!

• Car-free
• Train
• Lauberhorn

• Pricy

The runs are fantastic but a bit steep for beginners. I'm a snowboarder and loved the ski area and the quality of the snow, I'll be back again next year! The spa is also a must.

• Superb slopes for expert skiers and snowboarders

Don't come here if you have a small budget because everything is dear in Megève! The ski passes, the drinks, the mountain restaurants... But it's a charming station with a friendly atmosphere... As for the skiing, can't say enough good things about it, we love the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area!

• Charming ski resort
• Good restaurants
• Dream skiing

• Expensive

Went with a group and the better skiers amongst us were very happy, especially in the back area. Beginners may find it a little overwhelming as some faster skiers and snowboarders get mixed in with the green runs. Cruisers were well-groomed, though you mostly go here for the powder and the great views.

• Powder snow
• Scenery

• Not ideal for beginners

The ski area is amazingly beautiful and the views are unbeatable. The supermarket and lifts were nearby, loads of great hiking trails in the area and hardly any wait times for the lifts. Friendly staff and good facilities.

• Nice hiking trails and great pistes, even for beginners

• Not many covered chairs and it can get freakishly cold up there!

La Clusaz is a nice ski resort with a good variety of slopes for every level. There are slopes through the trees, a few green and blue slopes for beginners and nice challenging slopes for more advanced skiers. Although there's a freestyle zone, we would have liked to see more slopes for experts.

• Enough variety for every level
• Well organised
• Easy connections between slopes
• Friendly staff

• Restaurants were very expensive
• Not many slopes for beginners

We spent a week in Tignes and had great snow, you could ski almost everywhere, both on-piste and next to the pistes. The slopes are nice and wide, which helps reduce crowds. We never had to wait longer than 5-10 minutes for a lift! Overall a super experience in Tignes.

• Lots of pistes and not many crowds

• Outdated lifts

Visited Les Gets earlier this year and loved exploring the shops and restaurants that are conveniently located right next to the slopes. Nice wide pistes, perfectly groomed. Cosy après-ski scene next to the pistes. Most accommodation is within walking distance of the ski area.

• Good atmosphere, good slopes, decent après-ski

• Expensive, hard to park

What an amazing winter sports location, a beautiful town... lots to see and do, shops to browse, patios for having a drink. Great pistes, truly something for every ability level.

• No tall buildings, just a classic ski town feel

• Easily twice as dear as Switzerland, bring a full wallet

St. Moritz is a lovely place. Nice views and a super ski area. Good hotels and shopping. Stylish, we loved it!

I was here with my partner in February. We were looking for a place where we could relax after skiing. La Tania fulfilled all our expectations for a winter sports holiday, tranquility but exciting slopes. Incredibly beautiful ski area! Top marks all around.

I spent three weeks in Keystone and the neighbouring ski resorts, mostly drawn by the snow parks and off-piste possibilities. I've never seen such amazing snow parks. Europe's snow parks are getting better all the time but this is a real mecca for freestylers. The general level of freestylers is also quite high, really inspiring to watch if you're still trying to improve yourself.

Since not everybody in our group skis (guilty), each year we try to find a ski resort where we can all do our own thing. This time it was Gstaad. At first I was reticent, but it turns the station is less see-and-be-seen and more just plain chic, with the atmosphere still managing to be laid-back. The car-free village centre is a nice touch. My husband found the ski area a little on the modest side, but I personally loved the walking trails that take you between the chalets, and especially the spas - those were definitely worthy of Gstaad's reputation!

• Charming and elegant village
• Your every whim is provided for
• So many spas!

• Limited ski area
• Constant reminders that you're in a jet-set destination when talking to people

We spent most of our time savouring the delicious Savoyard food! I've known this ski resort for more than 30 years. It's got something for everyone and some great mogul runs.

• Direct access to the slopes from the apartments

• Nothing

Nice runs and lots of variety. We got a great deal on our season's pass, which makes it worth your while if you want to go for a week's ski holiday and perhaps a sneaky weekend in the spring. Nice ski area for children too.

• Good price for season's pass
• High altitude slopes
• 3 different towns to ski in

• The Swiss franc

No cars no dirty snow just white the sound of the snow of skis and of horses it's a marvellous place and fairytale-like with an enormous ski area and no queues... trees snow sun everything is done on skis arriving leaving it's amazing

• The setting

• The people are a little cold compared to other ski areas in France

Davos is the best ski town, and not only for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing, but also just to relax and enjoy being in this beautiful natural setting.

• Loads of activities

At the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a small mountain town with an authentic and welcoming atmosphere. The free ski bus takes you to the ski areas, which each offer something unique so you can ski a different ski area each day on your ski holiday. Easy to get here by train or plane.

• Magnificent view
• Lively and welcoming atmosphere
• Different ski areas, each with their own feel
• Easy to get around by free bus
• Historic town with lots to do off the slopes

• No ski-in, ski-out access to pistes

We spent a week at Courchevel 1850 during February half-term with our children aged 7 and 10. Great ski resort with lots to do for the kids, cinema, luge, climbing wall, skating rink and the Family Park, which they really enjoyed. Only thing was it was crowded due to the French school holidays, if you can go outside those dates you're better off.

• Great ski area for all levels
• Lots of activities for kids
• You CAN find reasonable prices (if you look really hard)

• Crazy traffic in the resort centre
• Maybe too big of a resort if you have very young children

Forget about Austria, France, Italy. Better yet: forget Europe. All self-respecting skiers must visit Breckenridge (or America) once to really experience what a wonderful sport this is. In addition to the excellent facilities and short queues at the lifts (Americans allow each other space and don't push like our German friends, for example), the Rocky Mountains offer an overwhelming amount of skiing/snowboarding terrain. Breckenridge is first and foremost a village for families; Americans are much further along than Europeans when it comes to entertainment for the entire family. The ski school at Breckenridge is also a completely different experience than that of most European ski schools. Everything is (again) well organised. In addition, there is the possibility to buy a lift pass that allows you to explore other resorts. I was most impressed with Vail - not the village, which is very much see-and-be-seen, but the terrain for skiing and riding. The Arapahoe Basin is also worth a visit for experienced off-piste skiers. But Breckenridge is the best place if you're taking the trip of your lifetime and want to visit a skiing mecca. Truly an unforgettable experience for young and old.

Was here with my parents and the scenery in this region is just breathtaking, from the turquoise-blue Lake Louise to the Columbia Icefield (which is sadly receding at a shocking pace) to just the sense that you're in one of the places with the most history on this side of Canada. We visited the Banff Springs hotel to see one of the legendary old hotels that were built for the "new" railroad in the 1880's... Impressive!

• Stunning landscapes
• Friendly locals

• Glacier is receding... what a pity

We (two adults + 7-year-old son) were spontaneously in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for 4 days in February. Usually we always go to Austria for our ski holidays and I have to say, we were pleasantly surprised. The Garmisch Classic ski area turned out to be a great, family-friendly ski area with good value for money both on and off the slopes. The only thing we missed was the small, alpine-style vibe of a normal ski resort - Garmisch-Partenkirchen feels like a real city. But that is totally subjective and the advantage is that you have a wide choice of accommodation and restaurants. Conclusion: a successful holiday!

• Moderately priced
• Family friendly

Was in Val Tho this winter and loved the way the slopes run right through the village centre. It was a 2-minute walk from my apartment to the slopes. This is intermediate paradise - not so many black slopes but you can carve to your heart's delight all day. A shame the Cime Caron was closed when I went, but the view across to Orelle from the other summit was still very impressive. Didn't even have to go to the rest of the Three Valleys because Val Thorens' ski area kept me well busy for two days.

• Great for intermediate skiers
• La Folie Douce
• Ski-in, ski-out

• Not so many choices for expert skiers
• Cime Caron was closed

Nice landscape to hike in, winter and summer

• Friendly atmosphere

• Not very much nightlife or music

We had heard loads about the skiing in Morzine but weren't expecting such a beautiful little town - that was a nice bonus. The clientele was largely British, which also helped - no communication problems like in some other French towns! And of course, the skiing in Les Portes du Soleil... need we say anything more? The only thing was we went during French school holidays, won't be doing that again, it was very crowded. But that's not the fault of the resort. All in all, a great skiing destination.

• Slopes stayed sunny for much of the day
• Endless pistes in Les Portes du Soleil
• Good après-ski bars

• Crowded during school holidays

Skiing, skiing, skiing, it doesn't get any better!

• Endless kilometres of pistes

• Can be tiring if you're not in good shape

Love to visit here as much as i can Such a friendly place and great food I walk and use the Spa in our fantasic hotel while my husband is sking Enjoy evenings together with lovely food

• Small village with great sking and walking in beautiful area

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La Plagne 1800 is a small village with a few bars, restaurants and ski rental shops. We stayed at the Residence Edelweiss and had a lovely time!

We're in our sixties now and find that Les Arcs 1950 suits us best. The ski area is appropriate for all levels, and the village has a certain mountain charm to it.

• Pleasant, luxurious village

• Nothing to say

Went to Ischgl for the first time in February with my husband. We love skiing and après-ski and found Ischgl to be the perfect place for both. It was expensive, but you get what yo pay for. We loved that you can walk almost everywhere and don't have to rely too much on the ski bus. Excellent slopes, we had a blast skiing every day. We'll definitely be back.

• Great ski area and après-ski, we skied a lot of ski circuits

• Expensive

Nice ski area with enough challenges, especially for intermediate skiers. The kids love the funslopes. The village offers enough entertainment in the evenings or for non-skiers.

• Good slopes, good snow

• Pricey

The ski school is terrible. We booked my daughter for the 'snow garden' which they describe on their website as 'a gentle and enjoyable introduction to skiing and the snow, with activities and games designed especially for young children. There were no activities or games. The poor children sat on a bench from 9.30-10.30 doing absolutely nothing. When they went on the slopes (10.30-12.15), there were 11 children (aged under 5) per instructor so they just waited and waited for their turn. They basically went down about 3 metres once or twice as all their time was spent waiting. I felt so sorry not only for my daughter but all the children who just had to spend all morning waiting with nothing to do. Unfortunately there is only one ski school in the resort so there are no other options. We would not recommend or visit again. The photo shows the children waiting for one and a half hours before being taken out.

• Good restaurants

• Terrible ski school

We had a lovely time in Innsbruck last winter. Easy to reach by air and easy to move around by bus in the city. We stayed in a hotel in the centre and used it as a base to explore the city, which is neither too small nor too large. Naturally we visited all the highlights (Golden Roof, Alpenzoo). We also went to the top of the Nordkette to see the view. We are avid skiers and took a day trip to Axamer Lizum. In the evenings Innsbruck has a great atmosphere, lots of restaurants and bars where you can have a drink.

• Easy to reach
• Lively city
• Free ski bus

We found this to be a great ski resort. Nice long slopes including one that's 20km long. A day trip to Italy is heavily recommended. Zermatt is a charming village with lots to do. The snow conditions were good even in April. Pricey but well worth it. SUPER FANTASTICO!

Skied for a week with some friends, from intermediate to expert. Due to the enormous crowds on the valley runs, they start having bumps in the early afternoon. Lots of restaurants but many of them large and commercial. The Mooserwirt is a must-see but it's expensive and too big. In the village there are more options for dining out, but better reserve or everything will be full.

• Relatively easy to reach

• Busy, even in the off-season

In my opinion, Lech is absolutely one of the prettiest ski resort towns in Austria. The centre has a friendly atmosphere with lots of shops to browse. A shame it's so dear, but this does mean the clientele is somewhat more selective. No crazy après-ski but some nice outdoor terraces for sitting and having a drink. The ski area is great, nice wide runs for carving.

Nice town with lots to do, skiing, hiking, sledging. From the town you can reach the ski area with the train or the gondola and then ski into the different villages of the Jungfrau Region.

• Versatile ski resort with a huge kids' area
• Nice views
• Connection with Wengen

• Kinderland Bodmi was a little hard to reach from the general ski area. You can ski out, but not ski in.

The ski school is terrible. We booked my daughter for the 'snow garden' which they describe on their website as 'a gentle and enjoyable introduction to skiing and the snow, with activities and games designed especially for young children. There were no activities or games. The poor children sat on a bench from 9.30-10.30 doing absolutely nothing. When they went on the slopes (10.30-12.15), there were 11 children (aged under 5) per instructor so they just waited and waited for their turn. They basically went down about 3 metres once or twice as all their time was spent waiting. I felt so sorry not only for my daughter but all the children who just had to spend all morning waiting with nothing to do.

• Nice restaurants - good value for money

• Ski school is a complete waste of time and money as children do NOTHING. This photo shows children just sitting and waiting from 9.30-10.30. They then carry on doing nothing outside.

"You HAVE to ski Chamonix!" We were getting tired of hearing this all the time so we decided to check it out for ourselves - and we weren't disappointed. We are both serious skiers and we found ourselves right at home both on and off-piste. Chamonix village is a lovely village with a nice ambience. It's a little dear, but definitely not nearly as dear as neighbouring resorts in Switzerland. Overall a fantastic ski holiday and we racked up the kilometres.

• Nice ski area
• Great off-piste

• Expensive
• Crowded

Vorderlanersbach and Lanersbach are two quiet villages with lovely people and a real winter sports atmosphere. Sledging from the Rastkogel to Vorderlanersbach is highly recommended, don't forget to stop for a drink at the Olperblick. Try the graukase... he makes it himself, but he only has 1 cow... hahaha, awesome.

• Fantastic ski instructors, great place to perfect your technique

• Snow chains often needed if driving

Schladming is much more than just Planai. The four summits are connected so you can also reach Hauser Kaibling (lots of blue slopes, more suitable for intermediate skiers), Rohrmoos (more laid-back and friendly) and Reiteralm (wonderfully wide and beautiful slopes in the sunshine, with views of Dachstein). The ski area has something for everyone, from a snow park in the Reiteralm to tobogganing in Rohrmoos, from black pistes like De Tenne to relaxed après-ski in Planai and of course the relaxing Hauser Kaibling. Last but not least, there are gorgeous, unique cross-country trails in Rohrmoos Untertal. The village of Schladming is modern and has everything you need. A must-do!

You can ski at all the surrounding ski areas with one lift pass and connected by bus, very convenient. Nice wide slopes. Good restaurants.

• Reliable snow cover
• Short queues
• Sometimes no queue at all to get on the gondola

The village is really quiet, don't come here for the après-ski! Other than that the ski area is good, not super large so maybe a little boring for advanced skiers. But that might also have had something to do with the weather; when we were there it was misty and snowy, meaning a lot of the lifts and pistes were closed. Not as many mountain restaurants and bars as in Austria but the people were extremely friendly and willing to help, even though we were mostly relying on hand gestures! Overall a nice holiday.

We were in Oz en Oisans last winter. Very nice village if you have young children. My husband and I weren't looking for hugely challenging terrain so this ski area was perfect for us. Although I think experts can also manage well here. Very nice staff. All in all, we had a very nice holiday.

We've been to Livigno a few times now and always enjoyed it. The ski area isn't large, but if you don't mind skiing the same slope more than once, you can spend a nice week here. Make that an amazing week if there's fresh snow - there is fantastic off-piste skiing, even for beginners! The shops in the village have great bargains.

• Nice ski area
• Good value for money

• The wait at the tunnel

The village itself is small and quiet but at the bottom of the slopes there are enough options for pleasant après-ski, not just for families but also for young people. The classes of ski school S4 start in the valley and then go into the ski area together. Parents don't need to accompany their children up the hill, which saves queueing at the gondola. Moreover, there are two gondolas up from the valley, which means no hour-long waits, even in high season. There are several restaurants on the slopes where you can eat or grab a drink. The slopes are mainly blue and red, but some of the red slopes are quite tricky. This is also a good destination for off-piste skiing/snowboarding, and of course there are Saalbach and Hinterglemm not too far off. The only downside is that if you have small children and you want to eat together at lunchtime, you can't ski back and forth. We have been coming here for many years and have always had a blast, first without children and now with children aged 5 and 9. And they also love it here!

• Friendly atmosphere, small, not too busy, versatile

• Nothing

We spent a week skiing here with two other families, well-groomed pistes and fast lifts! An enormous ski area with lots of possibilities.

• Excellent for children

If you don't like it, just stay home

• Everything, we've been visiting for 20 years

• Not many grocery stores
• recommend stopping in Sion

Nobody warned us that most of the ski area was closed. We came for Easter weekend and ended up paying a very expensive lift pass for half a ski area. The website didn't have any information regarding the closure. All the mountain restaurants were closed, so we couldn't find anything to eat or drink on the slopes and had to go all the way down to the village to find something.

• Wonderful stay at the Landal Resort Maria Alm

• Expensive ski pass, considering our lift was closed and we had to drive to another one

First time skiing in France and I had a great time. Beautiful wide slopes, good quality snow thanks to the glacier. Very friendly people, very helpful. Nice village with many bars and restaurants and shops. Although the bars on the slopes were pricey, no more Austria for me, from now on Les Deux Alpes 👍👍👍

• The slopes

First time skiing in France, and I had a great time. Beautiful wide slopes, good quality snow thanks to the glacier. Very friendly people, very helpful. Nice village with many bars and restaurants and shops. Although the bars on the slopes were pricey, No more Austria for me, From now on Les Deux Alpes 👍👍👍

• The slopes

I have been going to Obergurgl for about 18 years and in my opinion it's going downhill. The skiing is great, but there are more and more tourists and especially rich tourists. Each year there is less of a cosy atmosphere; doesn't feel as authentic anymore. You're better off at Fiss Serfaus

• Reliable snow cover

• Expensive, boring

The staff at the ticket station were not helpful. My ski lift pass stopped working after lunch and I had to come back down from the slopes to sort it as there was no one who could do anything up in the slopes. By the time I had go back up to the gondola at 1600 to take it back to the ticket station it was 1400 and then back to the ticket station it was 1430. I didn’t want to take the gondola back to the slopes for the last hour so asked for a free half day the following day or a half day refund but there was no chance. She had no sympathy about the card not working and no customer experience skills to satisfy any of my requests so I had paid €43 go a couple of hours skiing. I was very disappointed in the attitude of the staff and and thief lack of customer satisfaction.

• Staff at ticket booth gave no customer relations skills and do not want to resolve any customer experience problems

We stayed in the village and was met by constant dismissal. From enquiries about the town to trying to obtain a seat in a particular restaurant dispite having a party of 4 adults and 4 teenagers. Almost every restaurant we tried to visit we were met with total snobbery. We have been visiting the skiwelt for several years and the two vista to brixem resulted in feeling less than worthy at being there. We have now found another Austrian village away from the skiwelt and wonder why we ever wanted to go there... I am not a vindictive man but hope the new road around your snobby village closes you off to the rest of Europe. Goodbye forever..

• The staff at the equipment hire were fantastic and do not deserve such snobby villages.

• Restaurants, villages, anti British negativity....

Ladis is a tranquil village with not much entertainment or après-ski. The upside is that it's just a 2-minute drive away from the Serfaus/Fiss/Ladis ski area and the Bertha ski school. Price-wise it's much more attractive to stay in Ladis vs. Serfaus or Fiss (both of which are busier and have more après-ski).

• Relaxing and central
• good for people who want get away from it all

• Lift to the ski school gets busy in the morning during the holiday season

Great wide runs, fairly easy. Good for beginners! Great snow!

• Great snow and lovely wide slopes

• Too easy for advanced skiers

Wide variety of pistes, ideal for challenging any level of skier. Nice wide slopes for practising carving as well as ski touring through the backcountry.

• Good snow cover
• Possible to ski in linked ski areas
• Well-groomed slopes
• Challenging terrain

• Limited après-ski options

Prices are ridiculous but the terrain here is incredible, from skiing through the trees to alpine-like skiing on Blackcomb Glacier to tricky couloirs and mogul runs. A must-ski at least once in your life, but maybe only once! Being so close to the coast, the ski area can get sopped in, but on good snow days this is truly a world-class resort.

• Unbeatable range of terrain
• Good selection of bars and restaurants

• Snow quality can be variable
• Expensive

Fantastic ski area in the Italian Dolomites. We've been going for years to Gerlos in Austria and there's great skiing there too but the Sella Ronda is hands-down the prettiest ski area we've seen so far. We'll be back next year.

• Great skiing

Fernie is on the famous "powder highway" and it lives up to its name!! We skied powder every day of our holiday and since most of the pistes are left ungroomed, this was a really different experience from skiing in the Alps. The town was also lovely if a little small.

• Amazing champagne powder snow
• Good nightlife
• No crowds
• Runs through the trees

• Slow lifts and some hiking between lifts
• Expensive

Good selection of mountain restaurants, nice slopes and a wonderful atmosphere in the village

• Atmosphere
• Car-free resort
• Ski-in, ski-out chalets right next to the pistes

We found this to be an unsatisfactory resort for a group of boarders. At least in La Toussuire, there were mostly short, boring pistes and some extremely slow lifts. It's a little better in the other villages but the connections aren't well set up. Very flat (annoying for snowboarders), several awkward forks, slow lifts that close with every snowfall, no gondolas in the whole ski area and way too many drag lifts considering it's 2019. Slopes also felt hastily groomed but that might have been due to the recent big snowfall.

• Large ski area
• Cheap
• Friendly people
• Not crowded

• Slow lifts
• Difficult to travel to linked ski areas

This area is high, not well known and so the queues are tiny. I have been the only person on a slope on an Easter Monday. The snow is less sure here as it doesn't snow when the wind blows from the North East. However they manage the snow well and it is high enough at 2,800m. No fine dining and not much night life.

• Reasonable prices, no queues

• Quiet in the evening and budget food

The best of many places I have skied in France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria when looking for multiple options to cruise non-stop blue runs over long distances, linked with all of the Les Arcs area also. A paradise for all Blue Run Cruisers, but not so good for steep red and black junkies.

• Amazing, long, wide blue runs.
• Very scenic
• Great choice of accommodation - Ski to door
• BIG area, linking to Les Arcs

• If you are going to ski it all in 6 days, you need to keep moving
• quickly.

We were pleasantly surprised by the snow quality at Sun Peaks, which was much lighter and drier than at Whistler where we've been in the past. Nice selection of runs - we particularly enjoyed the moguls - although nothing to rival Whistler's steep couloirs. Plenty of accessible intermediate runs through the trees. The village is small but cheerful, modelled after a European ski resort town.

• Quality of the snow
• "Ski-through" village model means most pistes are easy to access from the village
• Few crowds mean better snow for everyone!

• We accidentally ended up at the bottom of a run with no lift and had to trek half an hour back to the village

We've stayed in hotels in all the villages (except Canillo). Two of them stand out: Soldeu and El Tarter, because they're located in an area with more trees and are more pleasant in bad weather. Soldeu especially has a very welcoming atmosphere and we preferred it here.

• Cheap ski holiday compared to other countries, especially if you book a package

• Further, but easy to reach from the airport

Very sunny. Nice atmosphere in the village and everyone spoke English.

• We went in the early season and there was lots of snow. The pistes were well maintained

• Dog poop everywhere despite there being baggies available

Very sunny. Nice atmosphere in the village, friendly locals and everybody spoke English.

• Lots of snow in the early season and the slopes were well maintained

• There was dog poop everywhere, despite there being baggies available

Chilling on the top of the mountain with some cool beats! They prepare the slopes every night so every morning the slopes are perfect to carve down with some speed! A lot of Entertainment, like measuring the time and how fast you were going. And all included in our ticket. And partying in the apres ski was even more fun! Kind people :)

• Easy accessible with the train

Good variety of runs, nice ski area, no queues for lifts and nice valley runs! Engelberg is a lovely little town

• Reliable snow conditions
• Variety of slopes

• Lift to blue slopes is too slow

Best ski resort in Europe for advanced/expert skiers. Incredible off-piste terrain. Even Val Thorens, my #2 ski resort, has nothing on this. Nice town with good après-ski bars.

• Everything

• Expensive

Spent a lovely weekend here once we got past the slow process of hiring equipment. Spectacular views from the top; I ]imagine it would be worth going here as a non-skier just to ride up on the gondola. Tows quite fast for the most part, surprisingly challenging terrain and freeriding options. Wouldn't compare to the Alps but it might be the closest thing this side of the Channel.

• Snow Goose mountain restaurant
• Helpful staff

What a charming, cosy town! Loads of restaurants and shops, with a beautiful church and après-ski options for those who are interested; we really enjoyed strolling through the village in the evenings and seeing everything covered in snow! We skied on the pistes around Zell as well as some of the glacier pistes - weren't huge fans of the lift up to the top, but other than that, a great ski area and we'll definitely be back!

• The village with its restaurants, shops and après-ski bars
• Lots of choices of pistes

A bit dear compared with other Scottish resorts but well worth a trip when the conditions are right. We reserved our equipment online and picked it up when we arrived to minimise queueing. Lovely views and lovely people.

• Stunning setting

• Expensive, queues

We visited Sölden twice this season, once in January and then in spring. We particularly enjoyed the high alpine area, which had well-groomed pistes but also some deep powder and ski touring possibilities. All in all a terrific spot, and the staff and locals are really friendly and accommodating. This will remain one of my favourite ski resorts. Superb!

• A ski resort with something for everybody

• None that I know of

After three years in a row we're still discovering new off-piste terrain! Good snow park as well.

• The snow park
• Not too many button lifts
• Big ski area
• Off-piste possibilities
• Good on-mountain restaurants

• Some pistes were closed because of too much snow but otherwise the day was perfect

Spent the weekend here with a group of friends and absolutely loved it! We were lucky enough to have bluebird weather on both days and the snow was incredible; loads of people were taking advantage of the off-piste lines through virgin powder. We had beginners in our group who found no shortage of easy terrain easily accessible from the village. The rest of us skied from El Tarter over to Pas de la Casa and back again - only takes about an hour, and you have a wonderful choice of groomed and ungroomed pistes on the way. Gorgeous views to rival the Alps! Après-ski in this end of Grandvalira is limited but we were happy enough to enjoy a few drinks in the outdoor bar at the bottom of the slopes.

• Great variety of terrain and good for mixed-ability groups
• Modern facilities - hardly any button lifts
• Amazing snow!!!
• Easy access to rest of Grandvalira including Soldeu and Pas de la Casa

• The snowboarders in our group had a bit of trouble with all the flat bits
• Ugly, ugly buildings - but who cares?

Stunningly beautiful unspoilt skiing. Minimal or no queuing. Very good value ski pass and ski hire. Austria over France any day for skiing ... don't tell everyone - we like the less touristy and less spoilt places ! You have a lot of choice in the area - an hour from Murau is Turracher Höhe - if it's good enough for Tom Cruise it's good enough for me! They held the Snowboarding championships on Kreischberg. Over 135 snow cannons on the mountain - guaranteed skiing!

• Not full of shopping boutiques

Amazing and lively. Zermatt is a great resort. All the runs are brilliant and the view of the Matterhorn will blow you away. There is always a lot of snow and not many people.

• Great view of the Matterhorn at all times and not many people

• Very expensive

Been to many resorts but Val di Fassa is still one of my favourites. You can set off every day and go somewhere different. There's enough to keep everyone happy. I still intend to bang the Sella Ronda circuit out twice in one day.......:)

• Everything

• None

Flims/Laax/Falera is a medium-sized glacier ski area that offers something for every skier and snowboarder. It's spacious, with nicely groomed slopes, and the snowboarders mostly keep off the ski pistes since there are 4 snow parks for freestylers. I don't know any other ski area that offers such great facilities for snowboarding. The ski area always seems to be sunny, no matter when you go. If you haven't been to this ski area yet, come check it out! You won't be disappointed.

• Great value for the price
• Glacier has guaranteed snow

The pistes at L'Alpe d'Huez are fantastic; we particularly enjoyed La Sarenne.

• Well-groomed pistes

• Nothing

In a word: amazing! The Ischgl ski area is almost all higher than 2000m, making the slopes always perfect. There are wonderful day trips for skiers in both Austria and Switzerland. The lifts in the Silvretta Arena are modern, fast and comfortable. The only thing missing was cosy mountain huts; most of them are large and trendy. But there is good après-ski in the Kuhstall or the Trofana Alm in the Ischgl valley.

• Modern lifts
• Fantastic pistes
• Lively village centre
• High altitude, so guaranteed snow

• Not very many cosy mountain huts on the slopes
• Not exactly a budget destination...

Superb ski resort with modern facilities. There is always loads of snow so we are never disappointed.

• The kids loved the nursery at the ESF Montana, at the bottom of the pistes

• Mountain restaurants are a bit dear

St. Anton is beloved by many skiers, and the connections to pistes at Lech, Zürs and other neighbouring villages make this the perfect ski resort. The bus shuttles are very organized, slopes are well-groomed and there is a good variety of slopes and modern lifts. The one caveat is the extremely expensive prices for kids' ski lessons - more comparable to prices we will probably be seeing in 2020.

• Versatility of the slopes

• Expensive ski schools

Sölden is a lively ski area with many slopes above 1800m. The pistes are well-groomed and snow is guaranteed thanks to the snow cannons. Queues are bearable even on bank holidays, and there are plenty of places to stop and relax and enjoy the view. When I was there, the conditions were perfect, with pleasant temperatures and great snow. All in all, we had a lot of fun and I would definitely recommend this ski resort.

I've been going to Gerlos since I was eight years old and learned to ski there. Our annual family holiday there is the highlight of my year. Prices have gone up in the last few years and the ski pass is more and more expensive, but I suppose this is fair given the many renovations and improvements. There are also many options for non-skiers, such as hiking trails and tobogganing.

• Pistes
• Cuisine
• Ski rentals

• Price
• Shopping

The car park and lift facilities are clearly marked and the cash desk, toilet and entrance are easily reached on foot from the car park. We visited in November and were greeted by sunny weather and calm conditions at the top of the glacier. From the lookout point on the highest glacier in Tyrol, you have a wonderful view of the surroundings. The gondolas and chairlifts are very modern. There is also an extra practice slope for children and beginners, within easy reach for people who are not yet confident on their skis. There are also blue and black slopes, so there is something for everyone. Before our après-ski session we checked out the snow park, where we spent a while on the boxes and rails as well as the fun slope down the left side. This was the highlight of our day! :) The après-ski in the umbrella pub at the mountain station was very crowded and we had to wait a while for our drinks, but it was worth it for the delicious mulled wine. We would definitely come back to the Pitztal Glacier!

• The snow park is great for kids and adults alike

• There could be more information provided about gondola departure times

Simply unique...

• 500km of linked pistes
• Beautiful panoramic views
• UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wonderful ski area, hardly any crowds

• Not crowded
• Guaranteed snow
• Large ski area

La Chapelle is a fantastic family ski resort. It's well-connected as part of the Portes du Soleil so the expert skier in the family can easily find more challenging runs. It's still a working village so most food is locally sourced by the restaurants and the general quality is high. Has great cross country skiing through the village as well.

• Family-friendly
• Good restaurants
• Well-connected with other resorts

• La Chapelle resort itself is intermediate skiing
• Quiet nightlife

Best ski resort ever! Val Thorens has a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. The après-ski scene is not as crazy as in Austria but rather nicer, and none of the carnival music.

• Friendly people
• Lovely nature
• Nice ambience

• Hmm... the cold?

We spent a lovely day at Stubai Glacier. The ski area is ideal for families with children, with several steep slopes and several beginner slopes in the Gamsgarten area. Overall, the ski resort has beautiful wide slopes, is very snow-sure and has wonderful views. There is no other ski resort in Austria where you can ski on five glaciers, and this makes for a long ski season, as you can ski in spring or autumn as well.

After a stormy and snowy day yesterday, we had bluebird skies today, albeit with a few slight rough patches. The only catch on this beautiful ski day was the 20-min wait for the gondola up the Rettenbach glacier; the Tiefenbach glacier side was very crowded. Normally people are better at spreading out at a ski resort! But I was in a good mood no matter what. A shout-out to the Ötztal transit company, who rose to the occasion in providing enough buses to carry all the skiers.

Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a small, authentic mountain village with a warm and lively atmosphere. There is a free shuttle that takes you from the village to the ski areas, making it easy to visit a different ski area each day. Chamonix is easy to reach by a combination of plane and train.

• Fantastic view at the foot of Mont Blanc
• Lively and welcoming ambience, lots of cafes
• Multiple ski areas, each one with its own unique style
• Ski areas are accessible by free shuttle that runs from the village

• No direct access to the slopes