There are many areas in Europe where you can enjoy a ski holiday. Europe contains fantastic terrain and conditions that are perfect for winter sports. Historically the countries of Italy, France, Austria, Andorra and Switzerland were popular ski holiday destinations. However today you can have a great holiday wherever you find snow and a mountain.
France is a popular ski holiday destination as it has the French Alps and is also close proximity to the UK. Additionally France has the largest lift and piste system in the world. There are many ski chalets found in France including some of the world’s best; Meribel, Tignes, Courchevel, Val D’Iseres, Alpe D’Huezs and Chamonix.
Austria is the second most popular ski holiday destination, mainly due to its picturesque scenery and excellence in service and quality. You will be able to find a resort for all ski levels. Austria offers world class skiing and fantastic apr?s skiing.
Some of the highest, most rugged and toughest skiing can be found in the Swiss is Alps. The chalets were built around mountain villages so there is a vast array of culture to experience besides skiing. This makes Switzerland’s ski areas unique to those in France. The Swiss Alps is for the experienced and advanced skier so if you are just beginning you may need to gain more experience and confidence before skiing in Switzerland.
Italy also has some great skiing experiences and tends to be less expensive then Switzerland, Austria, and France. The Alps at Italy’s northern boarder and the Dolomites provide excellent winter skiing. Trails in Italy are perfect for those learning to ski. No matter where you go in Europe you will have a great time but make sure you chose a resort at your skiing level.
