Davos, a place that often catches the headlines for holding international conferences involving world leaders (World Economic Forum), is one of the frontline ski resorts of Europe. Davos is located in Graubünden canton in Switzerland. The area is mainly dominated by Alpine peaks and valleys and is located on the Landwasser River between Plessur and Albula Ranges. The Prättigau Valley connects Davos with the Landquart, an administrative district of Graubünden. Davos is also known for its extensive spa facilities and healthcare services (Davos was more popular as a health resort before skiing took over). The resort elevation of Davos is 1,560 metres (making it the highest city in Europe) while the top elevation is 2,844 metres. Davos serves host to the annual Spengler Cup Ice Hockey Tournament,  [...] 

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The commune of Val-d’Isère is located in Tarentaise Valley (some of world’s best ski resorts like Paradiski including Les Arcs, La Plagne and Les Trois Vallées including Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens are located here) in Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France near the Franco-Italian border. Val-d’Isère is situated on the border of the Vanoise National Park, the oldest national park in France that was created in 1963 (Vanoise National Park is contiguous with Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy). The Face de Bellevarde, probably the steepest piste in the valley, was the venue of the men’s downhill race during the 1992 Winter Olympics. It also hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2009. Val-d’Isère, along with Tignes resort,  [...] 

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Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the world’s best skiing resorts located in Veneto Region in the Province of Belluno in northeastern Italy. Cortina hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, various world cup events as well as played background to Hollywood flicks. The Alpine resort, situated right at the heart of the Dolomitic Alps, is known for its scenic beauty, (the sight of the sunset here is awesome) skiing slopes, world class accommodation and après-ski. Cotrina is a part of the Dolomiti Superski area that covers an area of 1,220 square kilometres of ski trails and 450 ski tows. Dolomiti Superski region is known for its high quality skiing facilities.  Upto 90% of the slopes here can be covered by snow making facilities which ensures most part of the slopes are always ready with snow, even  [...] 

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