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The 7 Best Ski Holiday Destinations
There is some dissent as to the best places in the world to ski so only a sample can be offered here. Some areas of the world show up on all the best of the best lists. And what’s a great place to ski without a vibrant nightlife and fun things to do in the surrounding area?
Courchevel, France – is located within the Three Valleys and has three villages. Courcheval 1850 is at the highest altitude and offers four gourmet eateries, many shops, a ski-jumping area, ice climbing, an Olympic ice skating and night tobogganing. Courchevel calls itself the world’s largest ski resort but many others call it the world’s best ski resort.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France – was host to the first Winter Olympic games in 1924. It’s the second highest peak in Europe and the highest in the Alps. It is home to one of Europe’s longest ski trails, the Valle Blanche (22 km). It offers backcountry skiing, hang gliding, and ice climbing on glaciers. Chamonix is considered to be, by some, to be the World’s Best Ski Resort.
Cortina, Italy – host of the 1956 Olympics, is one of Italy’s most popular and extreme resorts. It’s located in the eastern Dolomites. The central village hosts 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs. Holiday travelers can also buy a pass that will give them access to 50 other area resorts. Visit the Cortina Adrenaline sledding for bobsledding, snow rafting and tobogganing.
Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia – is one of the finest and largest ski resorts in North America. It has the largest vertical drop of 1.6 km in North America. Offerings include expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls. Whistler offers a vibrant night life with cafes, stores and over 100 restaurants. North Americans have voted it “The Best North American Ski Resort” many times.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – offers hundreds of trails, many terrain parks and off-piste skiing. It is also only an hour from Mont-Tremblant to Montreal. It is located in the Laurentian Mountains and has a European style village. There are cobblestoned streets, pubs galore, creperies and marvelous shopping opportunities.
Aspen, Colorado – full of Victorian charm, and known for its razzle dazzle, Aspen offers some of the finest skiing in North America and a chance to ski with the “rich and famous.” Aspen offers excellent terrain for all levels of skiers. Aspen can be a bit expensive but the night life is amazing.
Squaw Valley, California – was the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. World class slopes and terrain await you. Couple these with the mild California weather and the breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and you have a holiday to remember.
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