Worried that you'll be waiting a year for your ski holiday and then get to the time and find that there's no snow? Worry no more - these resorts are your best bets for snow at any point in the season, they are high and have an axellent snow record and/or glacier skiing.
Skiing before Christmas and in late spring/Easter can be risky as snowfall isn’t reliable, so your best bet at these times of year is to choose a ski resort with high altitude and dependable snowfall. In Europe we are fortunate enough to have some of the best ski resorts on the planet with high ski areas and glaciers that make them snow-sure throughout the winter season.
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Top ski resorts with snow-sure slopes
Cervinia, Italy
Resort height: 2050mHighest lift: 3480m
Skiable glacier: Klein Matterhorn Glacier
Italy's most snow-sure resort, Cervinia guarantees top to bottom snow conditions for a long season running from November into May. It is also open during the summer months at the Theodul glacier and have the ability to cross over the border into neighbouring Zermatt.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Resort height: 1620mHighest lift: 3480m
Skiable glacier: Klein Matterhorn Glacier
Zermatt has consistent snow conditions and at the top there is enough snow that skiing is possible during the summer. With over 800 snow making machines, over 75% of the resort's slopes are covered to ensure they keep in top condition.
Saas Fee, Switzerland
Resort height: 1800mHighest lift: 3600m
Skiable glacier: Saas Fee Glacier
Most of Saas Fee's slopes are north facing and over 2,500m, making for its reliable powdery snow conditions, especially as it gets very little sun during the early season. Plus it is also a quieter and cheaper Swiss resorts compared to Zermatt.
Tignes, France
Resort height: 2100mHighest lift: 3600m
Skiable glacier: Grand Motte Glacier
Guaranteed skiing virtually all year round due to its snow making capabilities and high altitude, Tignes is a great resort to go to throughout the season. The resort is accommodating for all abilities and it's Grande Motte glacier also means you can ski into the summer months!
Val Thorens, France
Resort height: 2230mHighest lift: 3230m
Highest resort in Europe
The combination of its high altitude, two glaciers and north facing slopes makes Val Thorens the best for for snow sure slopes. It's season is long, usually finishing in early May and you even have the ability to ski into the 'hidden valley' of Orelle.
Avoriaz, France
Resort height: 1800mHighest lift: 2350m
Avoriaz receives an average snowfall of 7.5m as the resort is exposed to storms that move in from the north-west, making it the snowiest French ski resort at resort level. Its north facing slopes below Chavanette and Hauts Forts in particular hold snow well, making for fantastic snow conditions for most of the season.
Kaprun, Austria
Resort height: 775mHighest lift: 3029m
Skiable glacier: Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
With most of its slopes lying on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, it's not surprising why Kaprun is one of the best snow sure resorts. It opens earlier than neighbouring Zell Am See because of this and provides skiing for all abilities with the glacier itself operating for 10 months of the year.
St Anton, Austria
Resort height: 1304mHighest lift: 2811m
Averaging 11m of snow each year, St Anton is often top of the snow-depth records in Austria, owing to its legendary off-piste skiing. Plus, 72% of the ski area's slopes have snow making capabilities.
Sölden, Austria
Resort height: 1350mHighest lift: 3249m
Skiable glacier: Rettenbach and Tiefenbach Glacier
Boasting two glaciers at Retternback and Tiefenbach that operate through autumn, Solden has reliable snow cover over its 150km of pistes. Its fantastic snow conditions are also maintaned well and 76% of the ski area is covered by snow making systems.
Obergurgl
Resort height: 1930mHighest lift: 3080m
Skiable glacier: Rettenbach and Tiefenbach Glacier
Obergurgl is one of Austria's highest resorts and over the years has had some of the best snowfall records in Europe, making it a big draw for those wanting the confidence of a snowsure resort and for beginners and intermediates wanting the best environment to learn and practice in.