The Most Picturesque Ski Resorts Europe Has to Offer

Europe is a winter wonderland for skiers and boarders alike. With its stunning mountain landscapes, powdery slopes, and charming alpine villages, it's no surprise that millions of ski enthusiasts flock here each year in search of the ultimate snow-filled experience.

From the high-altitude resorts of France's Verbier and Chamonix to the picturesque Austrian valleys of St Anton am Arlberg and Alpbach, Europe has something for every level of skier. Whether you're a beginner looking for gentle slopes or an expert seeking challenging black runs, there's no shortage of fantastic ski resort options.

Here are some of our top picks:

1. Zermatt - Switzerland

Perched on the Swiss-Italian border in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Europe, Zermatterhorn offers world-class skiing with breathtaking views across to Matterhorn Peak and towards the Italian Val d'Aosta valley below.

2. Courmayeur - Italy/Switzerland

Straddling both sides of Mont Blanc Massif national park on the Franco-Italian border lies this charming ski resort town which boasts an incredible 150 km of piste terrain served by modern cable car links between its three linked resorts: La Thuile (Ski'area Wild) and Ventina-Méribel-Courcheval. Enjoying direct access to some truly spectacular skiing with dramatic views over Matterhorn Glacier Plateau above.

3. St Moritz - Switzerland

The original luxury ski resort, St Moruschouldn't be anywhere else than in the heart of Swiss Alps where it hosted Winter Olympics twice already! Located at an altitude ranging from 1,850 m up to 2,284 meters above sea level you can enjoy skiing day and night under floodlit conditions during peak season when snow cover remains perfect until late April.

4. Ischgl - Austria

This Austrian ski resort town in the Paznauntal valley is a favorite among partygoers due to its lively après-ski scene that continues well into the early hours of morning with top DJs spinning tracks at one of many bars and clubs throughout village center area near base station for gondola lift up onto highest slopes above 2,000 meters high where skiers can enjoy breathtaking views down towards surrounding peaks such as Piz Val Gronda glacier peak rising majestically behind them all day long whatever weather conditions may bring.

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