Kranjska Gora in Slovenia is one of the best Alpine skiing resorts in Europe. It is a town located in northwestern Slovenia in Sava Dolinka Valley that separates the Karavanke mountain range from the Julian Alps. Kranjska Gora is indeed very close to the country’s border with Italy and Austria. Ljubljana, the national capital, is 90 km southwest from Kranjska Gora. The resort elevation is 803 metres while the top elevation is 1,291 metres. The skiing runs of Kranjska Gora are located on the eastern slopes of Mt Vitranc (1,631 metres) while cross-country skiing trails lead westwards to the Planica hill, which plays host to Ski Jumping World Championships each March, in Tamar Valley. Kranjska Gora hosts Vitranc Cup (Alpine Skiing World Cup) comprising slalom as well as mega slalom events. The  [...] 

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Saas-Fee set against the background of the beautiful Swiss Alps, is one of the most charming ski resorts in the world. Saas-Fee is the largest and highest village in Saa Valley and is a municipality located in Visp district of Valais canton in south central Switzerland. Saas-Almagell, Saas-Grund and Saas-Balen are some other villages in the neighbourhood of Saa-Fee. The snow-covered glaciers (like Dom and Allalinhorn) overlooking Saas Fee add more to its charm and attraction. The resort is a totally car-free zone. The resort elevation of Saas Fee is 1,800 metres while the top elevation is 3,600 metres. Skiing in Saas Fee Switzerland: Saas Fee is known for its state-of-art mountain infrastructure. The lifts here feature a modern underground funicular railway train while the world’s highest  [...] 

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Vemdalen ski resort located in the Härjedalen Municipality in Jämtland County in central-western Sweden offers some of the most varied skiing opportunities. The resort is reputed for its picturesque beauty. Vemdalen got its first six-seater chairlift in 2008 that enhanced the comfort of the resort by great degree. Skiing at Vemdalen: Vemdalen comprises three regions, namely, Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and Klövsjö/Storhogna, each of which are equipped with lifts and runs, both gentle and steep. Vamdalen also offers some of the best off-piste facilities in the world as well. In addition, there are nearly 300km (180 miles) of well-prepared cross-country skiing tracks in the region. Vemdalen is an ideal ski resort for beginners of all ages. The long and wide slopes here are well groomed and  [...] 

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Verbier is a world famous ski resort in Switzerland, blessed with world standard terrain and legendary après ski facilities. The chalet-style architecture adds to Verbier’s charm all the more. Verbier is located at the French speaking part of Valais region in Val de Bagnes in southwestern Switzerland. Verbier is one of the largest holiday resorts in the Swiss Alps. Verbier is comparatively a new ski resort in Europe where serious skiing activities started as late as 1970s when the village of Verbier was linked up with other local villages to constitute Les Quatres Vallées ski resort. The resort elevation at Verbier is 1,500 metres while the top elevation is 3,330 metres. Skiing in Verbier: Verbier is known for offering world’s toughest piste skiing and exciting off-piste skiing. The sophisticated  [...] 

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La Thuile ski resort at Aosta Valley of the Alps Mountains in north-western Italy near the country’s border with France is a blend of tradition and modernity. The resort, which has developed from small hamlets in the Aosta Valley, currently features large and modern complex. La Thuile shares an international ski resort with the French resort of La Rosière (one of the only two Italian ski resorts having such feature). La Thuile Skiing: La Thuile has magnificent skiing facilities for all levels. It has excellent runs measuring 150 km (its proximity to La Rosière enhances its area) and if one is still not satisfied, he/she can procure an Aosta Valley Pass to visit several other resorts of varying size in the nearby area. If all the runs are added, the total run area measures 1,200 km. Beginners  [...] 

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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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Tignes ski resort in Savoie in southeastern France in the western Alps close to the Swiss and Italian borders is one of the highest skiing spots in France and remains snow-covered throughout the season (skiing here remains closed only for a few weeks in May, June and September). Tignes turns into skiers’ paradise during the winter owing to the presence of Grande Motte glacier (3,456 metres high). Tignes, along with with Val d’Isère, forms part of the Espace Killy ski area (10,000-hectare in area). The resort elevation is 1,550 metres while the top elevation is 3,450 metres. Tignes comprises several villages like, Val Claret, Tignes-Le-Lac, Le Lavachet, Tignes Les Boisses  and Tignes Les Brevières. Skiing at Tignes: Tignes has a wide terrain. Infact, if one takes into consideration  [...] 

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