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Top 5 picturesque ski resorts

We love escaping to the mountains for a week of skiing or snowboarding whilst being surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. Even though purpose build ski areas lack a degree of charm, it’s difficult to call any ski resort ugly when there is a beautiful mountain backdrop on your doorstep. Europe offers world class skiing and is not only home to some of the most sought after ski resorts in the world but also the most picturesque areas. We take a look at our favourite 5 ski resorts lavishing in breath-taking landscape

Picturesque ski resorts


5. Wengen, Switzerland

The Jungfrau region is famous for the elite views of the 3 mountain giants - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The unspoilt magnificent resort of Wengen is accessed by an enchanting mountain railway, as no traffic is permitted in the town. Traditional architecture with beautifully renovated interiors adorns the resort bringing immaculate quality and comfort together in the 21st century. The full area Jungfrau top ski region ski pass covers not only Wengen but 213kms of pistes, providing almost unlimited scope for intermediates on a range of relaxing runs or more testing routes down the Kleine Scheidegg mountain.

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 Wengen

4. Megeve, France

The magic of Megeve touches all generations, from the beautiful traditional style town to the stunning tree lined runs and the spectacular views of Mont Blanc. It is difficult to rival the beauty of Megeve’s surrounding landscapes. From its origins as France’s equivalent to Switzerland’s elegant St. Moritz, there is no surprise that this is the playground for the rich and the famous. The medieval centre has many stylish, luxury hotels and chalets and the 325km of piste provide a varied, leading ski area.

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Megeve

 

3. Alpbach, Austria

Skiers and snowboarders flock to the Tyrolean Alps every year because of the attractive villages combined with the exceptional ski areas. Tirol is home to world class skiing with riding at over 100 ski resorts. The charming resort of Alpbach is one of the jewels in Austria's crown and is indeed a true winter wonderland with superb skiing and comfortable, high quality accommodation.

The small, family friendly resort is filled with Austrian charm with its sweet, wooden chalets and historic buildings. The newly formed Ski Jewel area has opened up 145km of skiing with lifts up to 2128m with amazing vistas over the Alpbach Valley peaks, the Rofan Range and the Ziller Valley. As well as 3 stunning valley runs the skiing area has a huge choice of freeride possibilities.

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2. Cortina, Italy

Cortina d'Ampezzo, known as the Queen of the Dolomites, is the premier ski resort in Italy and is often compared to the likes of Courchevel and St. Moritz. The majestic snowcapped Dolomite peaks are awe-inspiring with their unique formations and exceptional natural beauty, which creates the perfect backdrop for this pretty ski town. With some of the finest mountain scenery in the Alps, these stunning peaks and beautiful wooded valleys are particularly stunning at dusk.

Cortina is pure Italian style; expect non skiers parading the wealth of shopping spots or most importantly ‘doing’ lunch. The ski area is full of well-groomed pistes great for beginner to intermediate skiers and snowboarders with access to a vast ski area covered on the Dolomiti Superski pass.

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 Cortina

 

1. Zermatt, Switzerland

Nestled beneath the magnificent Matterhorn, Zermatt is a traditional town filled with charming chocolate box chalets and jaw-dropping scenery. Situated in the Valais region of Switzerland, this ski area will never fail to charm you. With the panoramic views, crystalline landscape and the highest glacier in the Alps, is it no surprise that Zermatt is considered one of the best ski resorts in the world.

The skiing in Zermatt is some of the best in Europe, with 360km of pistes there is something for everyone. Intermediate and Advanced skiers will particular love the wide choice of red and black runs and the famous cosy mountain restaurants. This winter landscape offer lots of sun and with high altitude skiing up to 3883m it is the perfect ski resort throughout the season. A truly romantic paradise.

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Zermatt

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