Hitting The Scenic Slopes – The World’s Top Skiing Resorts

Hitting The Scenic Slopes – The World’s Top Skiing Resorts Winter may mean shorter days, dark mornings and colder temperatures, but this season doesn’t always have to be all doom and gloom… Winter is skiing season, and there are some amazing places in the world offering the perfect skiing getaway with dramatic backdrops, diverse pistes and excellent après-ski experiences. Traveasy offers lowest air tickets, so whether you’re planning to hit the slopes for the first time or want to try a new ski challenge, secure a great deal on flights today and look forward to a world-class skiing break. Below are some of the world’s top skiing resorts which are ideal winter hang-out spots.

Zermatt, Switzerland Zermatt is Europe’s highest ski resort, surrounded by the tallest peaks in the Alps and situated at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain. When it comes to skiing, it doesn’t get much better than Zermatt – there’s year-round snow and 360km of piste to take advantage of, with some altitudes reaching over 10,000ft. The scenic Swiss village is home to narrow cobbled streets, cosy wooden chalets, boutique shops, luxury hotels, over 100 restaurants and 60 bars, so there’s a vibrant après-ski scene to enjoy here.

Courchevel, France This upmarket French Alps resort is located in the centre of the world’s largest interconnected ski area, offering some excellent snow conditions. Courchevel boasts 150km of ski runs which are served by 58 lifts, so there are great opportunities for both beginners and advanced skiers here. Away from the slopes, Courchevel consists of four small villages with numerous Michelin starred restaurants, over 100 boutique shops, an array of bars and clubs and a wide variety of accommodation options.

St Anton, Austria St Anton is situated in the heart of the Arlberg mountain range, offering a great selection of slopes which are particularly aimed at intermediate to expert skiers, with an intense terrain of 280km and excellent off piste conditions.

Off the slopes, there is a historical village to explore with a superb range of dining, shopping and accommodation options. What really sets this ski resort apart is the wild après-ski experiences on offer – there are endless amounts of lively night spots in St Anton.

Cortina d'Ampezzo Cortina d'Ampezzo is surrounded by the snow-capped Dolomites, offering the most stunning ski setting. The resort hosted the 1956 Olympics and has since become a premier ski destination, offering some amazing skiing conditions for all skill levels and plenty of other winter sports and activities. Cortina d’Ampezzo also has a charming old town filled with Italian cafes, shops and historic buildings. The resort’s après-ski scene is pretty laid back, with a choice of wine bars, pubs and cocktail lounges to spend the evening.

Whistler Blackcomb, British Colombia, Canada The immense Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is the largest in North America which consists of the interconnected mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb. The resort is a firm favourite for skiers, offering over 8100 acres of terrain, a vertical drop of over 1600m, over 200 piste trails and the exhilarating PEAK 2 PEAK gondola. The resort offers scenic hiking trails and has a charming base village with excellent shops, bars and restaurants, an insane mountain bike park and a variety of accommodation options.

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