Where to Stay

We offer 91 resorts in 13 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, Corvara, Canazei/Campitello, Selva/St Cristina/Ortisei)
  8. La Thuile, Italy
  9. Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
  10. Milky Way, Italy/France (Sauze D’Oulx, Sestriere, Montgenevre)
  11. Bardonecchia, Italy
  12. Kronplatz, 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. Whistler, Canada
  5. Alpe D’Huez, France
  6. Espace Killy, France (Tignes & Val D’Isere)
  7. Chamonix, France
  8. La Rosiere, France
  9. Arabba, Italy
  10. Corvara, Italy
  11. Åre, Sweden
  12. Winter Park, USA
  13. 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. Alpe D’Huez, France
  6. Chamonix, France
  7. Courchevel, France
  8. Tignes, France
  9. Val D’Isere, France
  10. Les Arcs, France
  11. Vail, USA