The Alps
Europe
Home to world-renowned resorts across France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.
Resorts in The Alps
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
France
A legendary alpine destination at the base of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak. Known for extreme off-piste terrain, the Vallée Blanche descent, and a town steeped in mountaineering history. Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
Val d'Isère
France
One of France's most prestigious ski resorts, linked with Tignes to form the vast Espace Killy ski area with 300km of runs. Known for challenging terrain, reliable high-altitude snow, and a lively resort village. Regular host of FIS Alpine World Cup races on the famous Face de Bellevarde.
Val Thorens
France
Europe's highest ski resort at 2,300m, part of Les 3 Vallées — the world's largest linked ski area with 600km of pistes. Guaranteed snow from November to May thanks to altitude and north-facing slopes. A purpose-built resort with ski-in/ski-out convenience.
Méribel
France
The heart of Les 3 Vallées, Méribel is a family-friendly resort with traditional chalet-style architecture enforced by planning regulations. Central access to 600km of interconnected skiing. Hosted ice hockey and figure skating during the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics.
Courchevel
France
The most upscale resort in Les 3 Vallées, split across five villages at different altitudes (Le Praz 1300, Courchevel Village 1550, Moriond 1650, Courchevel 1850, and Courchevel Altitude 2000). Courchevel 1850 is famous for luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and its own altiport for private planes.
Morzine / Avoriaz
France
Gateway to the massive Portes du Soleil ski area spanning France and Switzerland with 650km of linked pistes across 12 resorts. Morzine is a charming traditional Savoyard village at 1,000m, while Avoriaz is a purpose-built, car-free resort at 1,800m with striking brutalist architecture. Hugely popular with British seasonal workers.
Les Arcs / La Plagne
France
Linked by the Vanoise Express cable car, Les Arcs and La Plagne form Paradiski — 425km of pistes across two major ski areas. La Plagne is the most visited resort in the world by skier visits. Les Arcs has four altitude villages (1600, 1800, 1950, 2000) and is famous for speed skiing and the film 'Les Bronzés font du ski.'
Zermatt
Switzerland
Ski beneath the iconic Matterhorn with year-round glacier skiing. Zermatt is one of the highest and most famous ski resorts in Switzerland, offering stunning views, a car-free village, and access to the international Matterhorn ski paradise shared with Cervinia, Italy.
Verbier
Switzerland
Part of the 4 Vallées ski area with 410km of pistes, Verbier is known for its steep off-piste terrain (especially the legendary Mont Fort itineraries and the Bec des Rosses — venue for the Freeride World Tour finals), sun-drenched south-facing slopes, and vibrant party scene. One of Switzerland's most popular resorts for young seasonal workers.
St. Moritz
Switzerland
The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics (1928 and 1948). St. Moritz is synonymous with luxury, boasting a champagne climate with 300+ days of sunshine per year. Home to the famous Cresta Run bobsled track, White Turf horse races on the frozen lake, and the Engadin cross-country skiing marathon. Skiing spans Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza areas.
St. Anton am Arlberg
Austria
The birthplace of alpine skiing, St. Anton is part of the Ski Arlberg area — Austria's largest interconnected ski region with 305km of marked runs and 200km of off-piste routes linking St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, Stuben, and Warth-Schröcken. Legendary for its challenging terrain, deep powder, and arguably the most famous après-ski scene in the world.
Kitzbühel
Austria
A medieval walled town and one of Austria's most famous resorts. Home to the legendary Hahnenkamm Streif downhill race — the most dangerous and prestigious course in World Cup alpine skiing, held every January. Beautiful pastel-coloured historic town centre with upscale shopping and dining. The skiing spans Kitzbühel, Kirchberg, and surrounding areas with 170km of runs.
Ischgl
Austria
Linked with Samnaun in Switzerland, Ischgl is known as the 'Ibiza of the Alps' for its legendary après-ski parties and end-of-season concerts featuring major international acts (past performers: Elton John, Robbie Williams, Tina Turner). The Silvretta Arena offers 239km of runs with reliable snow and extensive duty-free shopping across the Swiss border in Samnaun.
Sölden
Austria
Austria's premier glacier resort with two glacier ski areas above 3,000m (Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers) and one of the longest seasons in the Alps. Famous as a James Bond filming location (Spectre — the ice Q restaurant at Gaislachkogl). Hosts the opening FIS Alpine World Cup race of each season in late October. Part of the Ötztal valley.
Mayrhofen
Austria
Located at the head of the Zillertal valley, Mayrhofen is known for the extreme Harakiri piste (Austria's steepest groomed run at 78% gradient), the Hintertux Glacier for year-round skiing, and the annual Snowbombing music festival — Europe's biggest snow and music festival. The Penken and Ahorn ski areas offer 142km of runs with a further 60km at Hintertux.
Livigno
Italy
A duty-free resort town (since 1910, by Napoleonic decree) high in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border at 1,816m. Known for excellent snow reliability, world-class terrain parks (Mottolino and Carosello 3000), and budget-friendly shopping. Hosted freestyle skiing and snowboard events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Italy
The 'Queen of the Dolomites' and host of the 1956 Winter Olympics. Cortina is a glamorous Italian resort surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage Dolomite peaks with stunning vertical rock walls. Co-hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan (alpine skiing events). Part of the Dolomiti Superski area, the world's largest ski carousel. Five separate ski areas: Tofana, Faloria-Cristallo, Cinque Torri/Lagazuoi, Misurina, and San Vito.
Cervinia
Italy
The Italian side of the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino), linked to Zermatt via the highest ski lifts in Europe reaching 3,883m at the Klein Matterhorn. Cervinia offers wide, sunny, south-facing pistes ideal for intermediates, reliable high-altitude snow, and a significantly more affordable alternative to its Swiss neighbour. Part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise with 360km of linked runs.