① European Ski Resorts in the Alps
One of the reasons we look forward to winter is the thrill of skiing. The exhilaration of gliding over snow-covered slopes is incomparable. Enjoying the beautiful landscape of ski resorts is also an indispensable part of the experience. Many people embark on international trips to ski resorts when winter comes.
Among them, Swiss ski resorts are renowned for their breathtaking views. Zermatt in Switzerland is dense with ski resorts located beneath the famous Matterhorn. Surrounded by the highest peaks in the Alps, it hosts four ski resorts. It’s a ski resort that spans both Switzerland and Italy, situated at the highest point in Europe.
It offers dizzying vistas with an altitude exceeding 3,048m (10,000 feet). The courses are challenging, so you need to be cautious when skiing. The Zermatt area is a perfect destination for a ski tour.
In Chamonix, France, you can enjoy skiing across three countries: France, Switzerland, and Italy. Chamonix Mont-Blanc, located near Switzerland, is famous for enjoying winter travel while viewing the Alps. Although it’s cheaper than Switzerland, it offers an even more Swiss-like atmosphere.
This place houses a massive ski resort with 24 gondolas and 178 lifts. With the Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass, you can access tracks totaling 1,003km (623 miles) in length.
Just skiing down the slopes of Chamonix Mont-Blanc and enjoying the view of Mont Blanc is deeply moving. The slopes start at 2,000m (6,561 feet) and go up to over 3,000m (9,842 feet), so you’ll feel dizzy even before you start skiing. It is highly recommended that travelers with a fantasy of European ski resorts in winter visit this place.
② Skiing in the U.S. and Canada
There are numerous ski resorts in the U.S. Among them, Breckenridge Ski Resort is a bucket list item for all skiers. It’s an alpine ski resort located in Breckenridge, western Colorado. Thousands of skiers and snowboarders visit yearly because they can ski across five mountain peaks.
In addition, it offers the longest ski season in the U.S., from November to April. You can ride North America’s longest lift and enjoy thrilling skiing.
Many tourists visit during the spring as you can ski then too. During this time, lift and accommodation fees are cheaper, and the slopes are less crowded, making it a great time to enjoy skiing leisurely.
Canada’s ski resorts are also famous worldwide. Banff Lake Louise is the largest ski resort in the Canadian Rockies, spanning four mountain peaks. It’s one of the largest ski resorts in North America, boasting a huge scale and diverse courses.
Lake Louise is a ski resort known for its beautiful scenery and vast scale. Located within Banff National Park, the view from the Lake Louise slopes is like a painting.
With various courses, beginners can enjoy long, gentle slopes without feeling overwhelmed. Advanced skiers can enjoy the charm of the Rocky Mountains on steep slopes.
③ Japan’s Hokkaido with a Different Snow Quality
Hokkaido in Japan is famous for heavy snowfall. There are 91 ski resorts in Hokkaido, and the snow quality of the resorts, covered with natural snow, is beyond words.
The Sapporo International Ski Resort is about a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Sapporo. Many people visit here as the season starts early. It has seven courses in total, and the downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees is the most popular. All the courses are long, allowing you to ski more leisurely.
Kiroro Snow World is also an excellent place to visit from downtown Sapporo and is suitable for day trips.
The monthly snowfall here exceeds 4m (13 feet). Because of the heavy snowfall, you can ski on freshly groomed slopes the next day. The conditions are good from the start of the season, attracting many skiers. It has a total of 23 courses.
If you want to experience a ski resort with perfect snow quality during your trip to Sapporo, it’s worth a visit.
By. Han Mia
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