Where to Stay

We offer 88 resorts in 10 countries, so to help intermediates and advanced skiers or boarders narrow down their search for the perfect resort, we've selected what we feel are the best. These lists are by no means exhaustive, there are plenty of other all-round resorts ideal for mixed ability groups including intermediates and advanced skiers and boarders. Always check our resort summary information on resort pages.

The Best Resorts For Intermediate Skiing Holidays

These resorts offer a huge choice of long, super-smooth pistes, perfect for intermediate skiers and boarders looking to gain confidence and improve technique.

  1. Les Arcs, France
  2. Three Valleys, France (Courchevel, La Tania, Meribel-Mottaret, Val Thorens, Les Menuires)
  3. La Plagne, France
  4. Tignes, France
  5. Val D'Isere, France
  6. Chamonix, France
  7. Dolomiti Superski (Arabba, Canazei/Campitello, Selva/St Cristina)
  8. La Thuile, Italy
  9. Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
  10. Mayrhofen, Austria
  11. Milky Way, Italy/France (Sauze D’Oulx, Sestriere, Montgenevre)
  12. Bardonecchia, Italy
  13. Tremblant, Canada
  14. Breckenridge, USA


The Best Resorts For Off-Piste Skiing

Resorts which, with the expert knowledge of a guide, offer the ultimate off-piste terrain for unforgettable experiences.

  1. Sölden, Austria
  2. St Anton, Austria
  3. Kicking Horse, Canada
  4. Revelstoke, Canada
  5. Alpe D’Huez, France
  6. Espace Killy, France (Tignes & Val D’Isere)
  7. Chamonix, France
  8. La Rosière, France
  9. Arabba, Italy
  10. Åre, Sweden
  11. Winter Park, USA
  12. Vail, USA


The Best Resorts For Black Runs

Steep black runs, mogul fields galore and challenging terrain to test the thighs of even the most experienced skier or boarder.

  1. St Anton, Austria
  2. Banff, Canada
  3. Kicking Horse, Canada
  4. Whistler, Canada
  5. Revelstoke, Canada
  6. Alpe D’Huez, France
  7. Chamonix, France
  8. Courchevel, France
  9. Tignes, France
  10. Val D’Isere, France
  11. Les Arcs, France
  12. Vail, USA


North America

North America is home to some of the largest and most varied ski resorts in the world - from Whistler's endless variety of runs to the unique and thrilling back bowls of Vail Mountain, there really is something for every skier and snowboarder. Canada & USA are renowned for their amazing Intermediate & Advanced skiing opportunities: powder-filled tree runs, extensive off-piste, back bowls, cat-skiing and heli-skiing. Even the most advanced skiers & snowboarders will be hard pushed to fit everything in here.

BRAND NEW IN CANADA FOR W10/11

We've added 8 new resorts to our Canada programme for Winter 2010/11 giving you 16 of the best North American ski areas and over 300 new properties to choose from. Take a look at what's new in Canada here. For more information on properties available in these new resorts, give our specialist team a call on 0845 070 3460.