10 MOST BEAUTIFUL SKI MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD
Are you a mountain lover? Do you love skiing? Are you looking for a place to visit during winter?
Well, the winter period can be somewhat daunting if you are stuck in a place that has little to
offer in terms of outdoor activities. What’s the fun in having time off work when you are
stuck inside the house due to a lack of things to do in your local area? If skiing is your thing,
then you may want to consider one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world as your next
holiday destination. Whether you are a dedicated mountaineer, an enthusiastic snowboarder,
or a sucker for all things wellness, these resorts guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience for
the whole family. Although the world’s best-known ski resorts are in Europe and North America, the
19 98 winter Olympics put Japan firmly on the ski map, and the enthusiast quest for year-round snow
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Joint us on a swift adventure and take a look at the 10 most beautiful ski mountains in the world.
10. Avoriaz, france. Referring to Avoriaz as a mere ski resort
wouldn’t really do it justice. It’s so much more than that. The right term might be something along
the line of leisure resorts, seeing as it offers activities beyond skiing and other winter sports.
During the summer months, tourists flock to Avoriaz and the moraine community to hike,
mountain bike, or enjoy a round of golf with spectacular views of the surrounding beautiful
mountains range. The Aquariaz, a stunning water park that opened its doors in 2012, has become
a major attraction, and sports a large variety of tropical plants and trees for an exotic experience
throughout the year. Taking a vacation to this place for mountainous lovers is the best decision.
9. Cortina d'ampezzo, Italy The five ragged peaks of the cinque torri give
upscale Cortina the most beautiful setting of any of Italy’s ski resorts. Known only to avoid skiers
before it hosted the 1956 winter Olympics, cortina became an overnight sensation for the well set
winter set. The town is still decidedly high-end, but skiing here is a surprising bargain, thanks
largely to the value-packed Dolomiti superski pass. This gives access to the lifts and trails
of a dozen resorts, some of the several ski towns between the peaks known as the group delicious
sells, and the marmolada Glacier, this entire area is included in a U NESCO world heritage site.
More than three dozen lifts in Cortina alone carry skiers from the center of town to snow fields at
the crests of the highest ridges, from which they can ski back into town in a single exhilarating
run or spend the day on the high altitude snow fields. Skiing here is one of the top things
to do in Italy. Not just for experts, cortina’s terrain is about half suitable for intermediate.
There is also a bobsled run, and the Olympic rink for ice-skaters.
8. Lake Louise, canada. Located in the Banff national park in Alberta,
the Lake Louise Ski Resort is equipped with one of the largest terrain parks in Western Canada,
and a large learning area for adults and kids alike. If you’re not all that confident
about your skiing skills just yet, you can book private lessons or join a group while the kids
spend a day of fun and games at the resort’s daycare center. The resort offers excellent summer
and winter deals and a whole list of exciting activities, such as a sightseeing Gondola trip
that takes you over the Canadian Rockies – keep your eyes peeled for Grizzly bears.
7. Meribel, france. The Meribel ski resort's extensive slopes
cater to all levels of experience, thus making it a family friendly winter sport destination.
The Olympic center is open throughout the entire year and is equipped with
all the features necessary to make your holiday memorable, and above all, relaxing. Whether you
are looking to take up a new activity such as rock climbing or ice-skating, it’s all possible here.
Book one of the many traditional wooden chalets to capture the cost spirit of the French alps.
6. Wengen, Switzerland. If you have always pictured yourself spending
the cold winter months in a charming little mountain village, book your holiday to Wengen now.
This is a car free resort that can be reached via rail or gondola. It is extremely popular
for its “Swiss Snow Kids Village,” where children (above 3 years of age) are invited to spend the
day playing games, learning how to ski, and taking turns on the snow carousel while their
parents brave the adult slopes. Perhaps on a mountainside above the lauterbrunnen valley,
Wenger is an idyllic swiss village which was actually one of the first ever purpose-built
ski resorts. As such, accommodation is made up of large Victorian-era hotels and the service,
as you would expect from a swiss resort, is impeccable. To reach Wengen visitors have
to hop aboard the cog railway which feels like hopping aboard Hogwarts Express to a magical land.
The ski area is linked with neighboring Grindelwald and the views are breathtaking,
you will find yourself skiing beneath the impressive peaks of the Eiger,
Jungfrau, and munch. The village itself is small, less than a mile in length, but it feels cozy.
5. Moraine, france. If you’re looking for
a ski resort with real character, Morzine is it. Around 650 kilometers (about 400 miles)
of ski slopes guarantee an active winter holiday, and once the snow has melted away,
the beautiful landscape turns into a natural paradise for all those who are looking to
spend their summers hiking through its dense forests and along the river gorge. Settle into
one of the luxurious chalets with views of Lake Geneva to the north, and the Mont
Blanc alpine range to the south, and you will return home feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
4. Niseko, Japan. Four interlinked ski resorts,
about 90 kilometers from Sapporo on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido,
are known as niseko united. They include niseko village, grand hirafu, hanazono, and an’nupuri.
Between them, they provide some outstanding and varied terrain on the slopes of a volcano,
many of the trails facing the near-perfect cone of Mt. Yotei, known as Hokkaido’s Mt Fuji. Groomed
trails, wooded glades, bowls of ungroomed powder, and snow parks cover one half of the mountain,
while the other face is a vast mountainside of unpatrolled backcountry adventures,
filled with natural halfpipe, steep chutes, and almost unlimited tree skiing. Niseko is
known for its powder and for the low temperatures that produce it, so be prepared for cold weather.
Although it is famed for its trails for beginners and intermediate skiers.
The resort offers heli-skiing, cat skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and hot spring spa,
a highlight of any trip to Japan. Niseko's variety of activities for children
and its outstanding program of ski and snowboard lessons
has earned it the title of Japan’s best family ski resort in the ski asia awards.
3. Alpbach, Austria. The Tyrolean mountains and their
traditional farm and guesthouses are absolutely enchanting during the height of the winter months.
When the entire area is covered in crunchy, white snow, it’s difficult not to feel as
though you have just stepped onto the scene of a romantic Christmas movie. Alpbach may be one of
the smaller ski resorts on this list, but it has more than plenty to offer, including at least 18km
(11 miles) of black runs, great walking tracks leading past wonderful waterfalls, and traditional
mountain restaurants where you can kick back with a beer and a delicious helping of Käiserschmarn.
Alpbach won a televised poll in 1983 which declared it the most beautiful village in Austria.
We know what you’re thinking... 19 83? But the tag stuck with good reason. The village is gorgeous.
Situated on a sunny plateau, 3,281 feet. Above sea level and with the Alps as a stunning backdrop,
there are lots of lovely wooden chalets dotted in between a gently rising mountain.
"I would say that the village of Alpbach is unique in Austria because of its uniform architecture,
all buildings have to be furnished from the first floor in wood including a balcony – that’s
why it was voted the most beautiful village in Austria," according to the resort's marketing
manager. Alpbach is ideal for beginners who will find perfect flats at the base of the mountain
and wide-open runs in the Skiweg area. Pretty tree-lined slopes can be accessed on the
main ski area. Expert skiers have a small but decent area to explore and recommended routes
include those from Loderstein back to the gondola station and the runs around the Wiedersbergerhorn.
2. Megeve, france. Fashionable megeve was
developed as a ski resort in the 20s by baroness normie de Rothschild who wanted to create France’s
own version of st. Moritz. The resorts, a medieval town at the base of mont blanc,
became so popular that by the 50s Jean cocteau had renamed it the 21st arrondissement de Paris.
Naturally, the picturesque ski resort has expanded since then but its cobbled streets
and charming farmhouses have stayed the same. It is an elegant place, smart and laid-back,
with a 13th-century church and open-air ice rink adorning its quaint central square.
There are many excellent restaurants, several of which have Michelin stars, and many chic cafés.
Shoppers are extremely well catered for with a wide selection of high-end boutiques. Après ski is
smart; James Bond wouldn’t look out of place here. 1 . Zermatt, Switzerland.
Amazing, expensive too," are phrases that often go hand in hand with Zermatt,
along with Gorgeous, pretty, bursting with Alpine charm. Expansive. Not quite the quintessential
chocolate-box resort it’s sometimes described as though there are centuries-old wooden chalets,
as well as strikingly modern hotels. A stay in either would be excellent.
Should be on every fairy-tale loving/great skier’s wish-list; horse-drawn carriages are
a regular sight. Oh, yes, and Gandalf’s hat – a real, enormous version which looms in all its
pyramid-shaped glory over the mega-village. Also known as The Matterhorn. As for the skiing, there
are plenty of challenging reds and a few technical blacks, but for experts, it’s all about Stockhorn.
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