The Riksgransen Ski Resort is Sweden’s pride.  It is located in the northernmost part of Sweden and the entire world.  Over the years, the area has carved a niche for itself in terms of the spectacular scenery it offers as well as the skiing facilities and excellent snow conditions. Riksgransen in simple English means ‘state border.’  In general the resort is medium sized and very laid-back.  This 100 year old ski center offers a breathtaking setting even though it has limited services.  The area has only 1 hotel, which can hold some 500 guests. This area is located some 250 km north of the Arctic Circle.  This resort is unique in many ways and is probably the only area in the world where one can ski mid-summer in the midnight sun.  The period where mid-summer skiing under the  [...] 

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Nevis Range in Lochaber region of the Western Scottish Highlands is the newest ski area in the United Kingdom. It is situated close to Fort William and Ben Nevis Mountain (1,344 metres) in the Grampian mountain range. Nevis Range has the reputation of a world class mountain-biking area. Nevis range had played host to the Mountain Bike World Cup in 2009. The resort elevation of Nevis range is 640 metres while the top elevation is 1,221 metres. Skiing at Nevis Range The ski resort is located amidst splendid natural beauty and it offers a beautiful view over the Atlantic coast. Nevis Range can witness snowfall between October and June, which allows skiing in mid Autumn or late spring. But again, there could be little or no snow at all even during mid-winter. Hence, one has to make a trip plan  [...] 

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Méribel ski resort is located in Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps near the town of Moutiers. Méribel mainly refers to three adjacent villages in the Les Allues commune of the Savoie département of France called Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret and Méribel Village. Méribel  hosted the events of Ice Hockey and Women’s  Downhill in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Méribel has Courchevel to the east and Les Menuires and Val Thorens to the west. Mottaret, on the other hand, is a few hundred metres above from Méribel. The ski resort is part of the Trois Vallées ski area. It is one of the most popular destinations of the British skiers and snowboarders. Strict regulation on concrete building in Méribel  has helped it to retain its traditional Alpine looks and ambience. Skiing at Méribel-Mottaret: The  [...] 

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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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Sauze d’Oulx is a commune located in the province of Turin in piedmont Region in northern Italy and very close to the French border. It is located 80 km from the city of Turin in Val di Susa near the feet of Monte Genevris (2,536 metres). Sauze d’Oulx is a famous skiing resort in Alpine Italy. Along with the villages of Sestriere, Pragelato, Claviere, Cesana Torinese, San Sicario and Montgenèvre (in France), Sauze d’Oulx makes up Lia Lattea skiing area. The location of Sauze d’Oulx at the lap of nature has facilitated its reputation as a remarkable winter sports venue. The famous winter resort here called Sportinia was a favourite destination of the old Turin aristocracy. The first skiers had arrived at Sauze from Switzerland way back in the 1890s. Sauze also hosted the 2006 Turin  [...] 

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Val Thorens, which is located in Tarentaise Valley in Savoie in the French Alps, is the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300 metres. It is situated in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville commune in Savoie department. The resort is part of the three valleys (Trois Vallées) linked ski area (includes over 600 km of piste), which is the largest linked ski area in the world. The ‘purpose-built’ Val Thorens, being the highest resort, has snow cover throughout the year. The dominant summit of Val Thorens is Aiguille de Peclet (3,562metres). However, skiing here in poor visibility can be difficult here owing to the fact that the terrain is located all above the trees. Skiing at Val Thorens: Trois Vallées is one of the world’s finest winter sports area featuring pistes suitable for all kinds of skiers  [...] 

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