Epic Pass: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Epic Pass area of validity.

39 test reports and 40 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Epic Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Epic Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See Epic Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis) Epic Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Silvretta Montafon Epic Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun

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Best lifts in the Epic Pass area of validity

1-50 out of 79 ski resorts
1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Since the 2015/16 season, the 10-seater gondola lift E5+E6 TirolS has connected Fieberbrunn with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 69

29
22
15
2
1
Details
1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Modern cable cars lead from the valley into the ski area, including the Schmittenhöhebahn with Porsche… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

2
7
10
4
2
2
Details
1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Modern gondola lifts and the 3-S Penkenbahn take skiers and snowboarders up into the ski area. There,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 61

2
7
1
17
11
7
16
Details
1. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
The Silvretta Montafon ski area is equipped with modern lifts. From the valley, guests are usually… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

2
8
18
4
1
2
Details
1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
In the Kaprun ski area Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel, state-of-the-art lifts transport guests. During the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

1
1
6
1
6
9
Details
1. Paganella – Andalo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Altopiano della Paganella/​Dolomiti di Brenta/​Lago di Molveno
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
The entire mountain is serviced by modern lifts and cable cars. There are no more drag lifts. Only on… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

4
11
Details
1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden offers state-of-the-art facilities for a fast and comfortable ascent to the mountain. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

1
8
13
7
2
Details
1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
The Ski Arlberg resort, with the merger of St. Anton am Arlberg/St. Christoph/Stuben and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 85
  • Heli-skiing

5
12
1
42
21
3
1
Details
1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
The Andermatt and Sedrun ski area was completely connected in 2018/19 via the Schneehüenerstock with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

1
3
8
1
Details
10. Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Folgàrida/​Marilleva
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Val Rendena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva
The most important connections are equipped with modern and fast chairlifts and gondolas. Some… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

20
30
6
2
Details
10. Ponte di Legno/​Tonale/​Presena Glacier/​Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
In general, the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area offers modern lifts and cable cars. Since the 2015/16… more
Ski lifts:
  • 30

4
19
3
4
Details
10. Monte Bondone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Trento/​Monte Bondone/​Valle di Laghi/​Valle dell´Adige
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Monte Bondone
The Monte Bondone ski resort is served by several chairlifts. Conveyor belts for beginners complete… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
Details
10. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
Since the 2025/26 season, a 10-seater gondola provides quick and comfortable access from Francolini to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

1
17
2
7
Details
10. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel
In Les 3 Vallées, the renewal process of the lift systems is continuously progressing, so drag lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 159

1
4
37
55
35
3
24
Details
10. Crans-Montana
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Crans-Montana
Three gondola lifts lead from Crans, Montana, and Barzettes up into the ski area. A funitel (a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

1
4
6
9
4
Details
10. Park City
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Park City
Since the 2015/16 season, the two ski areas Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons have been connected… more
Ski lifts:
  • 42

5
31
2
4
Details
10. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
From the valley station in Hintertux, you can reach the highest point on the glacier in three sections… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

6
6
7
1
Details
10. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
In the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, there are almost exclusively modern and fast chairlifts. A special… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

9
16
2
Details
10. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
Almost the entire ski area can be accessed with the eight-person gondola Golden Eagle Express. Only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

1
3
1
Details
10. Rusutsu
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rusutsu
The entire Rusutsu ski area is served by gondolas and chairlifts. Most of the chairlifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

4
14
Details
10. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski area is served by three detachable (high-speed) quad chairlifts. The chairlifts do not… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

4
2
Details
10. Mont-Sainte-Anne
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mont-Sainte-Anne
The south side (front side) of the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area is served by an eight-person gondola and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
4
2
2
Details
10. Stoneham
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoneham
The entire ski area of Stoneham is served by quad chairlifts. One of the quad chairlifts is detachable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

4
2
Details
10. Telluride
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Telluride
Telluride mostly offers detachable (fast) four-seater chairlifts, which provide access to most of the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 19
  • Heli-skiing

3
1
11
1
3
Details
10. Heavenly
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Heavenly
From Heavenly Village (South Lake Tahoe), you can quickly and conveniently reach the ski area with the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

1
1
18
2
5
Details
10. Vail
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vail
In Vail, there are mostly high-speed chairlifts and two gondola lifts providing access to the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 34

2
21
4
7
Details
10. Beaver Creek
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Beaver Creek
The Riverfront Express eight-person gondola serves only as a feeder lift into the ski area. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

2
1
15
7
Details
10. Keystone
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Keystone
From River Run Village, a modern eight-person gondola with a mid-station takes you into the Keystone… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21
  • Cat-skiing

2
11
8
Details
10. Breckenridge
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Breckenridge
In Breckenridge, most of the chairlifts are modern and fast. Unfortunately, none of the lifts have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

1
19
4
1
10
Details
10. 4 Vallées – Verbier/​La Tzoumaz/​Nendaz/​Veysonnaz/​Thyon
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d’Hérens
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val de Bagnes
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
From the valley stations, you can take mostly modern gondola lifts up into the Les 4 Vallées ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 68

4
13
4
16
29
2
Details
10. Stowe
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stowe
All slopes can be accessed with a modern eight-person gondola lift and detachable (fast) four- and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

2
8
2
Details
32. Tsugaike Kogen
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 18

1
17
Details
33. Mount Snow
North America USA Vermont
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 14

13
1
Details
34. Northstar California Resort
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 19
  • Cat-skiing

2
1
10
1
5
Details
35. Hakuba 47/​Goryu
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 20

2
17
1
Details
36. Crested Butte
North America USA Colorado
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 12

10
2
Details
37. Sun Alpina Sanosaka
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

5
Details
37. Attitash Mountain Resort
North America USA New Hampshire
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

7
1
Details
39. Stevens Pass
North America USA Washington State
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 10

10
Details
40. Mt. Sunapee
North America USA New Hampshire
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

6
2
Details
40. Hunter Mountain
North America USA New York The Catskills
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 12

10
1
1
Details
42. Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
11
Details
43. Hakuba Norikura
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

9
Details
44. Hakuba Cortina
Asia Japan Honshu Chūbu Nagano
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

6
Details
45. Wildcat Mountain
North America USA New Hampshire
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
Details
46. Okemo
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Since the winter of 2014/15, the Okemo ski area has featured the first six-seater chairlift with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

13
1
7
Details
47. Pejo 3000
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pejo 3000
The 6-seater gondola takes you from Peio Fonti to Tarlenta. The Funifor Pejo 3000 then takes you from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

1
1
4
1
Details
47. Mount Hotham
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mount Hotham
Almost the entire Mt. Hotham ski area is served by fixed-grip quad chairlifts. A triple chairlift and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

9
1
4
Details
47. Falls Creek
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Falls Creek
High-speed quad chairlifts take you from Slalom Plaza and the Village Bowl up into the Falls Creek ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

8
3
4
Details
47. Perisher
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Perisher
The cog railway (Skitube) takes you from the Bullocks Flat base station up to Perisher Valley and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 47

1
14
23
2
7
Details
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