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A small Pyrenean village in Andorra — one of the Grandvalira resort stations. Andorra's duty-free status makes it affordable. Compact, friendly, and increasingly international.

The chocolate capital of Argentina, set on the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia. A charming lakeside city with Swiss-influenced architecture, famous for chocolate, craft beer, and outdoor adventure.

A charming alpine town in the Ovens Valley, Bright is the main base for Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain workers. Known for its autumn foliage, craft breweries, and outdoor lifestyle.

The closest town to both Thredbo and Perisher, Jindabyne is where most seasonal workers live. It has supermarkets, restaurants, accommodation, and a lively après scene — all within 30–45 mins of the resorts.

A quiet Kiewa Valley town at the base of Falls Creek. Popular with seasonal workers for its affordability and relaxed lifestyle.

Austria's glamour resort in the Paznaun Valley. Famous for its Top of the Mountain concerts (Elton John, Robbie Williams have performed) and high-altitude skiing into Switzerland (Samnaun).

A medieval walled town with cobblestone streets and colourful facades. Home to the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill race — the most famous ski race in the world. Upscale but charming.

The main town of the Zillertal valley with the steepest groomed run in Austria (Harakiri at 78%). Known for the Snowbombing music festival and excellent Penken ski area.

The Ötztal Arena's main resort with three 3,000m+ peaks and two glacier ski areas offering early-season skiing from October. Known as a party resort and James Bond filming location (Spectre).

The birthplace of alpine skiing and Austria's most famous party resort. Part of the Ski Arlberg — the largest connected ski area in Austria. Legendary après-ski culture.

A picturesque art town in the Charlevoix region, perched where the Gouffre River meets the St. Lawrence. Baie-Saint-Paul is the cultural heart of Charlevoix — galleries, artisan shops, and French-Canadian charm. Base town for Le Massif.

A stunning national park town in the Canadian Rockies. Base for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. One of the world's most beautiful mountain towns with incredible wildlife and scenery.

A small town at the base of Mont-Sainte-Anne, just 30 minutes from Quebec City. Beaupré gives you resort proximity with the ability to enjoy one of North America's most historic cities on your days off.

A vibrant mountain town just outside Banff National Park, 20 minutes from the park gates. Canmore is more affordable than Banff with a strong local community, excellent dining, and world-class outdoor recreation. Popular with workers at Nakiska, Sunshine, and Lake Louise.

A charming Georgian Bay town that has transformed from a shipbuilding centre into Ontario's outdoor recreation capital. Collingwood is the base for Blue Mountain Resort and has excellent dining, shopping, and waterfront lifestyle.

A charming national park town surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, and the base for Marmot Basin. Smaller and more laid-back than Banff, Jasper offers a genuine mountain community, dark sky preserve status, and incredible wildlife. Recovering beautifully after the 2024 wildfires.

The Okanagan's largest city and the base for Big White. Kelowna offers lake life, wineries, and full city amenities. Many Big White workers live here and commute up the mountain (56km).

A tiny hamlet in Banff National Park — little more than the Fairmont Chateau, a few hotels, and a gas station. Most workers live in staff housing here or commute from Banff (45min). The scenery is jaw-dropping.

A colourful pedestrian village at the base of Mont-Tremblant, modelled after Quebec City. The village IS the resort — shops, restaurants, and nightlife are all walkable from the slopes. The most vibrant resort village in Eastern Canada.

The only walled city in North America, UNESCO World Heritage listed. Quebec City is the base for both Stoneham and Mont-Sainte-Anne — a world-class historic city with incredible culture, cuisine, and winter festivals, all within 30 minutes of skiing.

A real mountain town (not a resort village) with authentic BC character. The resort is 5 min from downtown. Known for massive snowfall, affordable living (by BC standards), and a tight-knit community.

A small agricultural town on the Manitoba prairies, serving as the nearest service centre to Asessippi Ski Area. Russell is quintessential small-town Canada — friendly, affordable, and remote.

A European-style ski village at the base of Sun Peaks Resort. The village IS the resort — everything is walkable, and most workers live in on-mountain staff housing or nearby condos.

A friendly North Okanagan city at the base of Silver Star. Vernon offers lakeside living, orchards, and small-city charm. Most Silver Star workers who don't live on-mountain base themselves here.

Whistler Village IS the resort — a pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. North America's premier ski destination with world-class dining, nightlife, and year-round activities.

A small Aconcagua Valley city at the foot of the Andes, serving as the nearest town to Portillo ski resort. Agricultural town with Chilean small-city character.

A massive South American capital of 7 million people that happens to have world-class skiing just 60km up the mountain. Valle Nevado is the closest major resort. Workers can live in a global city and commute to ski.

The valley town at the base of Les Arcs, with funicular access to the slopes. Also the gateway to La Rosière and close to La Plagne. More affordable and authentic than the resort stations above.

The birthplace of alpinism and one of the world's most iconic mountain towns. Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc and has a vibrant, international atmosphere year-round. A real town with real character.

The most luxurious ski resort in the world. Courchevel 1850 is where billionaires ski. Multiple villages at different altitudes offer varying price points. Staff are the engine of the luxury machine.

The heart of the Three Valleys with chalet-style architecture (unique among purpose-built resorts). Very British — sometimes called "Little Britain in the Alps." Great intermediate skiing.

A traditional Savoyard village in the Portes du Soleil — one of the world's largest ski areas spanning France and Switzerland. Morzine has authentic village charm with a massive British seasonal community.

A high-altitude resort village at 1,850m with exceptional skiing linked to Tignes (Espace Killy). Famous for its legendary après scene, World Cup races, and British seasonal worker culture.

Europe's highest ski resort at 2,300m. A purpose-built resort in the Three Valleys — the world's largest ski area. Guaranteed snow, massive terrain, and a young, international party atmosphere.

A rapidly developing Georgian ski resort on the Greater Caucasus range. Gudauri offers incredible freeride terrain, incredibly affordable living, and Georgian hospitality (khachapuri and wine included).

The Italian side of the Matterhorn (Cervino in Italian). Connected to Zermatt via lifts — you can literally ski from Italy to Switzerland. High-altitude, snow-sure, with Italian flair.

The "Queen of the Dolomites" — host of the 1956 Winter Olympics and co-host of the 2026 Games. Cortina is Italian glamour at its finest, surrounded by UNESCO-listed Dolomite peaks.

A duty-free town in a remote high-altitude valley near the Swiss border. Livigno is famous for cheap fuel, alcohol, and cigarettes — plus great skiing and a snowboard/freestyle culture.

Furano is both the resort and the town — the ski area is right on the edge of town. A more authentically Japanese experience than Niseko, with lavender fields, local eateries, and a quieter vibe.

Hakuba Village hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and is Japan's most famous alpine area outside Hokkaido. The village IS the resort — multiple ski areas line the valley with accommodation scattered throughout.

The main base for Niseko United. Hirafu village is where most international workers live, eat, and party. Kutchan is the larger neighbouring town with better amenities and lower rents.

Myoko is a collection of onsen villages at the base of Mt Myoko. Less touristy than Niseko or Hakuba, it offers deep powder, hot springs, and an authentic Japanese mountain experience.

A charming traditional onsen village where the ski runs end right in town. Famous for its 13 free public hot springs and the Dosojin Fire Festival. One of Japan's most atmospheric ski towns.

Rusutsu is a self-contained resort village — most workers live on-site in staff accommodation. The nearest town is Rusutsu village, a tiny rural community.

Home to the famous snow monkeys (Jigokudani Monkey Park) and the gateway to Shiga Kogen — Japan's largest ski area. A traditional onsen town with a unique cultural edge.

A hot spring town and shinkansen hub — Tokyo to Yuzawa in 70 minutes. Base for Naeba and several other ski areas. Famous for its sake, rice, and onsen.

A small Canterbury Plains town at the foot of Mt Hutt. Methven is the only real base town and has a classic NZ ski-town feel in winter.

New Zealand's adventure capital and the base for The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, and Cardrona. A vibrant international town with world-class nightlife, dining, and outdoor activities year-round.

Scandinavia's premier ski resort — a charming lakeside village with a long skiing tradition, excellent restaurants, and true Arctic winter conditions. Think Whistler vibes with Swedish hygge.

The original winter resort town — birthplace of winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics. Engadine valley location with frozen lake, champagne climate (300+ days of sun), and old-money glamour.

Switzerland's party resort. Verbier combines world-class freeride terrain with a glamorous, international social scene. Part of the 4 Vallées — one of Switzerland's largest ski areas.

Car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn. One of the most iconic ski destinations in the world with year-round glacier skiing. Expensive but extraordinary. Workers live and breathe mountains here.

The most glamorous ski town in America. Four mountains, celebrity culture, world-class dining, and eye-watering property prices. Seasonal workers are the backbone of this town.

A spread-out resort community in the Gallatin Canyon. Big Sky is more of a collection of lodges and developments than a traditional town. Bozeman (45min) is where many workers live.

A historic gold-mining town turned ski resort. Breckenridge has a charming Main Street, is part of the Vail Resorts Epic Pass family, and has one of Colorado's liveliest seasonal worker scenes.

The last great Colorado ski town — remote, funky, and fiercely independent. A former coal mining town with colourful Victorian buildings and some of the most extreme terrain in Colorado.

Gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Jackson is a western town with an iconic town square (elk antler arches), world-class skiing, and a wild contrast between billionaire homeowners and seasonal workers.

The town at the base of Sun Valley Resort — America's first destination ski resort (est. 1936). Ketchum has Hemingway heritage, excellent dining, and a relaxed Idaho mountain town vibe.

A high-altitude Eastern Sierra town surrounded by volcanic peaks. Mammoth Mountain is right there, and the town has a distinctly Californian mountain vibe — less polished than Tahoe, more real.

A historic silver mining town turned ski mecca. Home to the Sundance Film Festival, two major resorts, and the 2002 Winter Olympics legacy. Just 35 min from Salt Lake City.

A genuine western Colorado town known for its natural hot springs, champagne powder, and rodeo heritage. More of a real town than a resort village.

A quintessential New England village with a white church steeple, covered bridges, and Vermont charm. Stowe Mountain Resort is 7 miles from the village.

A box canyon town surrounded by 4,000m peaks. Telluride is stunningly beautiful, culturally rich, and remote. A free gondola connects the historic town to Mountain Village.

Vail is a purpose-built European-style village at the base of Vail Mountain. One of the largest and most famous ski resorts in North America, owned by Vail Resorts.