Top 10 European Snowfields, Not to Be Missed This Winter

Every winter comesBesides Christmas, it’s the much-anticipated ski season!For friends in the UK, it’s almost impossible to go skiing “seriously” in the UKBut although the UK cannot skateBut there are many excellent ski resorts in Europe that can satisfy you~

Some European ski resorts are famous for their steepnessSome offer year-round skiing due to their extremely high snow levelsSome are great for newbiesThere must be something very exciting for you in these ski resortsIf you want to experience the fun of skiing this winterHurry up and follow today’s recommendations for the top ten popular ski resorts in EuropePick up your little notebook and write it down!

FranceFrance

French skiing is mainly concentrated in the Pyrenees and Alps. Compared with neighboring countries Austria, Italy and Switzerland, the price of skiing is basically the cheapest (except for Courchevel, which is loved by celebrities all over the world). Especially compared to Switzerland, where the software and hardware are similar, France is 30 cheaper. %-50% or so.Moreover, France has a wide range of green trails, blue trails, red trails, black trails, super black trails and wild snow, so any type of ski enthusiast can enjoy it. The transportation is convenient and the facilities are complete. After all, skiing has long been a national sport in France. Therefore, it is very convenient for accommodation and food. Let’s take a look at some of the fun ski resorts in France~

Chamonix ski resort

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is located in the Alps at the junction of France, Switzerland and Italy, at the foot of Mont Blanc, the roof of Europe. It is recognized as "the most beautiful ski resort in the world" and was also the ski venue for the first Winter Olympics. It is also the location of the world's most professional ESF ski school, which can provide beginners with the most complete and systematic guidance. Although there are abundant terrain choices in the ski resort, some wilderness signs may not be very clear. It is best to join a group or find a local ski guide who is familiar with the terrain to lead the way.

 

The time is from December to March every year. The peak season is from Christmas to the end of February. It will be canceled when the weather is bad. It is recommended to check in advance.

Transportation: Take the train to Saint Gervais-Le Fayet and transfer to the special busOfficial

Val d'Isere ski resort

Val d'Isere is one of the most popular ski resorts in France! It is located on the border of France and Italy and is part of the famous large ski area Espace Killy. It is very popular among local European ski enthusiasts and holds the Alpine Ski Grand Prix every December. The snow conditions are extremely high, and the snow station has abundant snow. It can ski from November to May of the following year, making it an "evergreen tree" in the ski resort world.

 

In addition to skiing, Val d'Isere also has a wealth of snow activity venues, including sledding, alpine paragliding and children's play areas. At the same time, there are several well-known restaurants in the small towns at the foot of the mountain, providing local French, especially Alpine specialties. If you are tired of skiing, the sports center at one end of the town also has a swimming pool and a water amusement center for tourists to relax. If you are tired of skiing, you can also relax here~

 

From December to April every year, there will be group activities to celebrate Christmas and New Year on December 24th and 31st. This time period is very popular, so it is recommended to book in advance~

Transportation: Take the train to Bourg Saint Maurice and transfer to the special busOfficial.

Val Thorens Val Thorens

This ski resort in France is a ski resort in southeastern France and the highest snow station in Europe. The highest point reaches 3230 meters and is located at the top of Les 3 Vallées, the largest ski resort in the world. Due to its extremely high altitude, the ski resort has excellent snow conditions. The ski station has abundant snow and can ski from November to May of the following year. It has been rated as the "Best Ski Resort in the World" for three consecutive years. In addition, the snow station has an 8,000-square-meter indoor sports center, concerts, various sports (mountain skydiving, luge skiing, snowmobiling, etc.), wellness center, and countless restaurants and bars can be found here~

 

The time is from December to March of the following year, and the peak season is from Christmas to the end of February.

Transportation: Take the train to Lyon and transfer to a special bus. You can fly there in SwitzerlandOfficial.

Courchevel ski resort

Whether you are a friend who likes skiing or a friend who doesn’t like skiing, you should not be able to refuse Courchevel! Courchevel 1850, recognized as the world's top ski resort, is located on the border of Switzerland and France. It is a ski resort where European royal families and wealthy Russians gather. 

It has 150 kilometers of ski trails and 62 large and small cable cars, making it the largest ski resort. There are many options for skiers of all levels. Every day you can see helicopters flying back and forth to pick up bigwigs from various countries. It is said that many wealthy Russians have bought their own big houses here and come here for vacation regularly every year. The world of rich people is really unexpected~

So here you can not only ski, ride sled dogs and snowmobiles, paraglider, but also take a hot air balloon ride! (You read that right, you don’t have to go to Turkey, you can also ride a hot air balloon on the snow field.) In addition, there are various luxury stores in the town of Courchevel, and every year, the limited editions of major luxury brands are shipped here first. After all, there are enough top financiers here who are wealthy enough to buy goods that we usually can’t see. Friends who are not short of money, this is your holiday paradise. In addition, the cable cars here are even owned by Chanel, so you can go and feast your eyes on them~

The time is from the beginning of December to the end of April of the following year. The location of the ski resort is very popular, so it is recommended to book in advance!

Transportation: Take the train to Moutiers Salins Station and transfer to the special busOfficial

Switzerland Switzerland

Switzerland has more than 200 ski resorts with a total length of about 7,400 kilometers of ski trails. It is known as a ski paradise by ski enthusiasts around the world. The high altitude ensures a large amount of high-quality snow sources; the long snow trails allow skiers to enjoy extreme challenges. Efficient flight connections and an extensive public transportation system attract tourists from all over the world to enjoy their winter holidays in Switzerland. You can always gallop in the Alps, it’s so cool just thinking about it~

St. Moritz St. Moritz

Thanks to its dry climate (Champagne climate), St. Moritz offers unparalleled views of pure beauty and the best powder snow in the Alps. Winter tourism was born here in 1864 and has hosted two Winter Olympics. Therefore, the level of ski facilities is extremely high. The four major snow areas of Corviglia, Corvatsch, Zuoz and Diavolezza can meet all the needs of beginners and ski enthusiasts. The highest altitude is more than 3,000 meters. Flying down from the top on snowboards, walking through the white snow scenery, and feeling the whistling wind in your ears, how can you not be addicted! 34 restaurants with spacious sun terraces can perfectly fill your belly~

The time is from December to April every year. The peak season is from Christmas to the end of February. It will be canceled when the weather is bad. It is recommended to check in advance.

Transportation is close to Sameden Airport. You can fly to major airports and then take buses.Official

Jungfrau Jungfrau ski resort

The famous Jungfraujoch is a must-see for those traveling to Switzerland! The Jungfrau region is located in the eastern part of the Bernese Oberland, south of Interlaken. The entire Jungfrau ski resort can only be described as huge. There are dozens of cable cars and hundreds of ski trails. The longest ski trail is more than 10 kilometers long. When skiing here, you must always look at the map, otherwise it is easy to get lost ~ So Necklong recommends that friends who want to ski here must remember Find a guide or join a group!

The time is open all year round, and the ski area can confirm the time period according to your own needs.

Transportation is close to Interlaken and Grindelwald, and can be reached by train from anywhere in SwitzerlandOfficial.

Zermatt Zermatt

Zermatt is one of the best ski resorts in the world. Zermatt has a total length of 350 kilometers of ski trails, including 19 beginner ski trails, 33 intermediate ski trails and 15 advanced ski trails. There are no cars in this city, only battery cars. It is located at the foot of the famous Matterhorn. It has the highest observation deck in Europe on top of the Matterhorn (3883 meters above sea level). 38 peaks above 4,000 meters above sea level surround Zermatt. The Glacier Express, which is very popular among tourists, also enters and exits here. In addition, it has the longest winter in the Alps. The ski resort is open from the end of November to the beginning of March, and skiing is possible all year round in areas above 4,000 meters. There are 70 cable cars in Zermatt.The time is from November to March of the following year. The peak season is from Christmas to the end of February. It will be canceled when the weather is bad. It is recommended to check in advance.

Transportation is close to Interlaken and Grindelwald, and can be reached by train from anywhere in SwitzerlandOfficial 

Engelberg Titlis Mount Titlis

The ski resort of Engelberg has everything winter sports fans crave. Here you can experience the snow path with a vertical drop of more than 1980 meters. You can also slide down from Mount Titlis to the town of Engelberg and experience the longest snow path with a total length of 12 kilometers. Families will find a beginner's area for children, professional children's ski instructors and child care services. It’s really great for family travel~

The time is from December to March every year. The peak season is from Christmas to the end of February. It will be canceled when the weather is bad. It is recommended to check in advance.

Transportation is close to Bern and can be reached by train from anywhere in SwitzerlandOfficial.

AustriaAustria

Austria is the world's largest skiing country, with 62% of its territory covered by the Alps. There are 76 ski areas opened across the country, with a total of more than 800 ski resorts. High-end tourists from neighboring countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Hungary will choose Austria as a winter ski resort. Princess Diana, Schwarzenegger and many other world celebrities are frequent visitors to Austrian ski resorts!

Ischgl

Ischgl ski resort is the most popular ski resort among Austrian ski enthusiasts in recent years. Located in the Tyrol Alps in western Austria, its ski resort Silvretta Arena is the third largest ski resort in Tyrol, with a total length of 238km of ski trails and a total of 45 cable cars. Some people say this is the Mallorca of ski resorts (one of Spain's resort and party destinations). Grand concert performances are held every year at the opening and closing of the ski resort and during the Easter holidays. In addition, on the other side of the mountainous area of ​​the ski resort is the Swiss border town of Samnaun, which is an outlet duty-free shopping town. There are also two long snow trails in the ski resort for people to ski all the way to Samnaun for shopping. It’s so cool to be able to shop while skiing!

The time is from December to March every year. The peak season is from Christmas to the end of February. It will be canceled when the weather is bad. It is recommended to check in advance.

Transportation: Starting from southern Germany or Innsbruck, Austria, you should first take the train to Landeck-Zams and then transfer to the bus.Official.

Serbia

Skiing in Serbia began to rise in the 1940s. After seventy or eighty years of development and precipitation, it is now very mature. Compared with traditional Nordic ski resorts, the remote Serbian ski resorts are much quieter and more friendly to novices. You don’t have to worry too much about bumping into other skiers every once in a while.

Kopaonik ski resort

Kopaonik ski resort is a mountain resort and the largest winter tourism center in Serbia. Located on the slopes of Kopaonik Mountain, it is primarily a skiing and snowboarding destination, but also offers various other activities such as tennis.

 

There are 75 kilometers of ski trails, 55 kilometers of alpine ski runs and 12 kilometers of cross country runs. 26 ski lifts and ropeways ensure that you can reach the slopes you want to hit quickly and easily. This ski resort was once considered one of the best ski resorts in Eastern Europe. In addition to its complete facilities and high snow quality, it has more than 200 days of sunny days a year and high visibility, which will make your skiing process more relaxing and enjoyable. Various blockbusters.

In the area there are several hotels, cafes, bars and nightclubs. You can enjoy the joy of vacation here!

Time: December each year to January of the following year

Transportation: Take a flight to Belgrade Airport and then take a train.Official

Okay, here we introduce you to the top ten popular ski resorts in Europe.I still want to remind everyone hereSkiing is a technical job after allBe sure to do what you can and pay attention to safety!Words from newbie friendsTake a walk in the snowIt’s also good to breathe fresh air~

Whether you're flying down from a towering mountain, challenge the wild slidesOr traveling through a jungle town in the snowy mountains?Enjoy the beauty of the Alpsat different ski resortsYou can definitely experience people’s love and enjoyment of skiing!Let’s go skiing this winter~