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You can choose from a range of world class ski resorts from Zermatt to Aspen when planning your next expedition downhill. The following are some of the best cities which boast of some exotic and superb best ski resorts.
1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
Best skiing facilities are offered in this area in North America, which has the largest vertical drop. This charming village provides many facilities craved by skiers and snowboarders such as international stores, cafes and several multi cuisine restaurants offering French, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean fare. Over the past few years, Whistler has been selected as the best resort by North Americans. It is also considered to be the favorite destination of the Japanese.
2. Kitzbuhel, Austria
Kitzbuhel is referred as the “Pearl of the Alps” and is a popular holiday resort in this region. Visitors can truly enjoy the charm offered by this very old alpine village. Skiing started in this beautiful place as early as 1892.
3. Zermatt, Switzerland
While there are other ski resorts in the area such as Gstaad and St. Moritz, most people consider Zermatt as Switzerland’s superior resort. Best features here include the peaceful getaway and the congestion free environment. Zermatt has a nice vertical drop that is lift served and receives huge snowfalls thanks to its altitude.
4. Vail, Colorado
Vail is hailed as the favorite resort of America and occupies about 5300 acres of skiable terrain. It ranks in the world’s top five all-around ski resorts. There are detachable, high speed quads on one mountain. There are also other features such as museums, ballooning, ice skating, snowmobiling, art galleries etc which can be enjoyed in this area.
5. Banff/Lake Louise, Alberta
Banff is one of the most picturesque resorts of North America and is situated in the heart of Canada’s Banff National Park. It has three ski areas which are roughly 31 miles apart.
6. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Chamonix hosted the 1924 winter Olympic Games which was the first of its kind. It is ranked as one of the most popular Ski Resort. It is the highest peak in the Alps and is situated at the foot of Mont-Blanc. Its vertical drop is 9,209 feet in depth and is famous for its longest runs at 13.7 miles.
7. Stowe, Vermont
One of the most scenic and popular ski resorts in the region, Stowe offers the largest vertical drop and a surreal charm. Its notable ski areas include Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield. Stowe is one of the few resorts which have a link via lift to another resort. There are many shops and restaurants nearby.
8. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Mont-Tremblant has been rightly called the skier’s paradise since 1939. It is the best known ski resort in Eastern Canada. It was Canada’s first and North America’s second resort to be declared open. Tremblant can be reached easily as it is just one hour from Montreal.
9. Cortina, Italy
Cortina’s ski resorts can be compared to the best resorts in the Alps and the city hosted the 1956 Olympic Games. The place is also known for its traffic-less street. Cortina is one of the world’s first ski resort cities and is also Italy’s most elite place.
10. Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is the place to be if you wish to ski with the elite people. This place is noted for its majestic mountains and great accommodation. It also has an excellent terrain suitable for all levels of skiing. The Aspen Mountain has bumps and steeps and runs as well. It can be slightly expensive to take up skiing here because of which it is considered the best choice for the rich people.