European Ski Resorts
Ski Resorts in Europe
J2Ski features 1738 European Ski Areas in 30 countries; showing you the largest ski resorts - high altitude and traditional - across The Alps, Pyrenees, Dolomites, Carpathians and other mountain ranges.
European Snow Reports
Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
Some of the best European Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in Europe
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Europe, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Amadé | 760km 472 miles |
| Dolomiti Superski | 1,294km 804 miles |
| Flattach | 475km 295 miles |
| Megève | 445km 277 miles |
| Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach | 475km 295 miles |
| Paradiski | 425km 264 miles |
| Portes du Soleil | 650km 404 miles |
| Salzburger Sportwelt | 760km 472 miles |
| The Three Valleys | 600km 373 miles |
| Zillertal | 489km 304 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Europe
The highest altitude ski resorts in Europe, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Arêches-Beaufort | 2,300m 7,546ft |
| Chimbulak | 2,220m 7,283ft |
| Corrençon en Vercors | 2,170m 7,119ft |
| Erciyes | 2,215m 7,267ft |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 2,400m 7,874ft |
| Gudauri | 2,200m 7,218ft |
| Konakli | 2,200m 7,218ft |
| Passo Stelvio / Prad am Stilfserjoch | 2,760m 9,055ft |
| San Bernardino | 2,500m 8,202ft |
| Val Thorens | 2,300m 7,546ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Europe
The highest lift-served skiing in Europe, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Chamonix | 3,840m 12,598ft |
| Champoluc | 3,550m 11,647ft |
| Grande Galaxie | 3,600m 11,811ft |
| La Grave | 3,600m 11,811ft |
| Les Deux Alpes | 3,600m 11,811ft |
| Monterosa | 3,550m 11,647ft |
| Mount Elbrus | 3,800m 12,467ft |
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 3,840m 12,598ft |
| Zermatt | 3,900m 12,795ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Europe
The best beginner ski areas in Europe, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Alpbach | |
| Eschenlohe | |
| Hochoetz | |
| Les Deux Alpes | |
| Leutasch | |
| Prato Nevoso | |
| Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau | |
| Spittal an der Drau | |
| Valmorel | |
| Villars - Gryon |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Europe
The best intermediate ski resorts in Europe, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Amadé | |
| Dolomiti Superski | |
| Four Valleys | |
| Paradiski | |
| Portes du Soleil | |
| Sauze d'Oulx | |
| Sestrière | |
| The Three Valleys | |
| Verbier | |
| Zillertal |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Europe
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Europe, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Arlberg | |
| Davos | |
| Espace Killy | |
| Four Valleys | |
| Lech | |
| Paradiski | |
| Portes du Soleil | |
| The Three Valleys | |
| Verbier | |
| Zermatt |