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Europe: size of the ski resorts

Ski resorts with the best ski resort size in Europe.

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Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Val Gardena (Gröden)

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Kitzbühel/Kirchberg – KitzSki

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Silvretta Montafon

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Countries: 1. France , 1. Austria , 1. Switzerland , 1. Italy , 1. Andorra , 1. Spain , 7. Norway , 7. Sweden , 9. Germany , 9. Finland , 9. Czech Republic , 9. Bulgaria , 9. Poland , 9. Slovakia , 9. Russia , 16. Iceland , 16. Liechtenstein , 18. Netherlands , 18. United Kingdom , 18. Belgium , 18. Denmark , 18. Lithuania

Mountain ranges: 1. Alps , 1. Pyrenees , 3. Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes) , 4. Carpathian Mountains (Karpaty) , 4. Black Forest (Schwarzwald) , 4. Sudetes (Sudety) , 7. Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge)

Subcontinents according to UN definition : 1. Western Europe , 1. Southern Europe , 3. Northern Europe , 4. Eastern Europe

Other: 1. European Union , 1. Central Europe , 3. Scandinavia , 4. Southeastern Europe (Balkans) , 5. Benelux Union , 5. Baltic states

1-50 out of 379 ski resorts

1. St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Since the 2016/2017 winter season, the ski villages of St. Anton am Arlberg, St. Christoph, Stuben,... more

St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg

Slopes	306 km
Ski routes	200 km
Elevation difference	1511 m (Base 1300 m - Mountain 2811 m)
Ski lifts	88 Heli-skiing

Details

1. Val Gardena (Gröden)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Val Gardena is one of the largest ski resorts in Italy. The Dolomiti Superski ski pass also... more

Slopes	175 km
Elevation difference	1282 m (Base 1236 m - Mountain 2518 m)
Ski lifts	79

Details

1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The linking of Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn in the Skicircus has created one the... more

Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

Slopes	270 km
Elevation difference	1266 m (Base 830 m - Mountain 2096 m)
Ski lifts	70

Details

1. Kitzbühel/Kirchberg – KitzSki

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The ski resort of KitzSki extends from Kitzbühel and Kirchberg over the Hahnenkamm, Steinbergkogel,... more

Slopes	185 km
Ski routes	45 km
Elevation difference	1200 m (Base 800 m - Mountain 2000 m)
Ski lifts	49

Details

1. Silvretta Montafon

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Since the connection of the Hochjoch to the Nova, Silvretta Montafon is one of the largest ski... more

Slopes	113 km
Ski routes	27 km
Elevation difference	1730 m (Base 700 m - Mountain 2430 m)
Ski lifts	34

Details

1. Sölden

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Sölden is one of the 10 largest ski resorts in Austria. You can ski from the winter ski resort on... more

Slopes	144.2 km
Ski routes	1.9 km
Elevation difference	1990 m (Base 1350 m - Mountain 3340 m)
Ski lifts	31

Details

1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The connection of the three villages of Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis has made Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis one of... more

Slopes	198 km
Ski routes	16 km
Elevation difference	1620 m (Base 1200 m - Mountain 2820 m)
Ski lifts	39

Details

1. Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The international Silvretta Arena is the largest ski resort in the Paznaun Valley and one of the... more

Slopes	239 km
Ski routes	15 km
Elevation difference	1495 m (Base 1377 m - Mountain 2872 m)
Ski lifts	41

Details

1. Arosa Lenzerheide

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Since the connection of Arosa and Lenzerheide in the 2013/2014 season, the ski resort has become... more

Slopes	225 km
Elevation difference	1636 m (Base 1229 m - Mountain 2865 m)
Ski lifts	43

Details

1. St. Moritz – Corviglia

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Corviglia ski resort in St. Moritz is the largest in Engadine. It stretches from Suvretta to... more

Slopes	155 km
Ski routes	8 km
Elevation difference	1302 m (Base 1720 m - Mountain 3022 m)
Ski lifts	24

Details

1. Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Skiing fans can ski from Mayrhofen over the Penken and the Rastkogel all the way to the Eggalm in... more

Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm

Slopes	142 km
Ski routes	8.7 km
Elevation difference	1870 m (Base 630 m - Mountain 2500 m)
Ski lifts	45

Details

1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Zillertal Arena is the largest ski resort in the Zillertal and stretches from Zell am Ziller to... more

Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml

Slopes	143 km
Elevation difference	1920 m (Base 580 m - Mountain 2500 m)
Ski lifts	52

Details

1. Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Since the 2011/2012 season, the ski resorts of Folgàrida and Marilléva in the Val di Sole have been... more

Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Slopes	150 km
Elevation difference	1652 m (Base 852 m - Mountain 2504 m)
Ski lifts	58

Details

1. Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig/Soldeu/El Tarter/Canillo/Encamp

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Grandvalira is the largest ski resort in Andorra and throughout the Pyrenees. It is also one of the... more

Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig/Soldeu/El Tarter/Canillo/Encamp

Slopes	210 km
Elevation difference	930 m (Base 1710 m - Mountain 2640 m)
Ski lifts	62 Heli-skiing

Details

1. 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les 4 Vallées is the largest ski resort in Switzerland. It stretches across four valleys, as the... more

4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Slopes	412 km
Elevation difference	2509 m (Base 821 m - Mountain 3330 m)
Ski lifts	67

Details

1. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Les Portes du Soleil ski resort is one of the largest in the world.

Slopes	580 km
Elevation difference	1269 m (Base 985 m - Mountain 2254 m)
Ski lifts	172

Details

1. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les 3 Vallées is one of the largest connected ski resorts in the world. It stretches across three... more

Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Slopes	600 km
Ski routes	50 km
Elevation difference	2130 m (Base 1100 m - Mountain 3230 m)
Ski lifts	141

Details

1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

WOW! Real big! You can only agree with the slogan of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixtental. The ski... more

Slopes	284 km
Elevation difference	1337 m (Base 620 m - Mountain 1957 m)
Ski lifts	89

Details

1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Via Lattea is one of the largest connected ski resorts in Italy and France. It stretches across... more

Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Slopes	400 km
Elevation difference	1417 m (Base 1372 m - Mountain 2789 m)
Ski lifts	63

Details

1. Tignes/Val d'Isère

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Through the combination of Val d´Isère and Tignes to form Espace Killy, there are now 300 km of... more

Slopes	300 km
Ski routes	20 km
Elevation difference	1906 m (Base 1550 m - Mountain 3456 m)
Ski lifts	82

Details

1. Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/La Toussuire/Les Bottières/St Colomban des Villards/St Sorlin/St Jean d’Arves

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les Sybelles was formed through the connection of the Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Les Bottières, St... more

Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/La Toussuire/Les Bottières/St Colomban des Villards/St Sorlin/St Jean d’Arves

Slopes	310 km
Elevation difference	1520 m (Base 1100 m - Mountain 2620 m)
Ski lifts	63

Details

1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The cross-border ski area at the foot of the Matterhorn is the highest ski resort in the Alps and... more

Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Slopes	322 km
Ski routes	38 km
Elevation difference	2337 m (Base 1562 m - Mountain 3899 m)
Ski lifts	51 Heli-skiing

Details

1. Arabba/Marmolada

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The ski resort of Arabba/Marmolada offers endless kilometres of slopes. It extends over the area... more

Slopes	63 km
Elevation difference	1823 m (Base 1446 m - Mountain 3269 m)
Ski lifts	28

Details

1. Schladming – Planai/Hochwurzen/Hauser Kaibling/Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The 4-Mountain Ski Area extends from the Reiteralm, over the Hochwurzen and the Planai to the... more

Schladming – Planai/Hochwurzen/Hauser Kaibling/Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)

Slopes	123 km
Ski routes	4 km
Elevation difference	1287 m (Base 728 m - Mountain 2015 m)
Ski lifts	45

Details

1. Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Since the 2015/2016 season, the ski mountains of Belvedere/Col Rodella and Ciampac/Buffaure have... more

Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

Slopes	55.2 km
Elevation difference	1165 m (Base 1320 m - Mountain 2485 m)
Ski lifts	36

Details

1. Alta Badia

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Alta Badia is one of the largest ski resorts in South Tyrol and is located in the middle of the... more

Slopes	130 km
Elevation difference	1226 m (Base 1324 m - Mountain 2550 m)
Ski lifts	53

Details

1. Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The ski resort can be accessed from the villages of Flachau, Wagrain and Alpendorf. The... more

Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf

Slopes	120 km
Ski routes	5 km
Elevation difference	1240 m (Base 740 m - Mountain 1980 m)
Ski lifts	43

Details

1. Baqueira/Beret

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Baqueira Beret is one of the largest ski resorts in Spain and in the Pyrenees. It stretches across... more

Slopes	160 km
Ski routes	5 km
Elevation difference	1110 m (Base 1500 m - Mountain 2610 m)
Ski lifts	29

Details

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

About a dozen ski mountains of various elevations, eleven stations, slopes in every direction and... more

Espace Diamant – Les Saisies/Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe/Praz sur Arly/Flumet/Crest-Voland

Slopes	192 km
Elevation difference	1069 m (Base 1000 m - Mountain 2069 m)
Ski lifts	80

Details

1. Les 2 Alpes

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

In addition to the limitless kilometers of slopes and the enormous descents that can be skied in... more

Slopes	200 km
Elevation difference	2243 m (Base 1280 m - Mountain 3523 m)
Ski lifts	49

Details

1. Laax/Flims/Falera

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Laax ski resort is one of the largest connected ski resorts in the Grisons. It stretches from... more

Slopes	188 km
Ski routes	36 km
Elevation difference	1918 m (Base 1100 m - Mountain 3018 m)
Ski lifts	28

Details

1. Megève/Saint-Gervais

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Megève ski resort is one of the largest in France. From Megève, you can access the villages of... more

Slopes	263 km
Elevation difference	1503 m (Base 850 m - Mountain 2353 m)
Ski lifts	80

Details

1. Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Serre-Chevalier ski resort is one of the largest resorts in France.

Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Slopes	250 km
Elevation difference	1600 m (Base 1200 m - Mountain 2800 m)
Ski lifts	55

Details

1. Alpe d'Huez

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The lift facilities of Alpe d'Huez connect the expansive and varying terrain between the five... more

Slopes	250 km
Elevation difference	2205 m (Base 1125 m - Mountain 3330 m)
Ski lifts	62

Details

1. Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les Arc offers approx. 200 km of slopes and is a large ski resort in the Savoyer Alps with... more

Slopes	200 km
Elevation difference	2026 m (Base 1200 m - Mountain 3226 m)
Ski lifts	47

Details

1. La Plagne (Paradiski)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Only the La Plagne ski resort offers 225 km of slopes. In 2003, La Plagne was connected to Les... more

Slopes	225 km
Elevation difference	1960 m (Base 1207 m - Mountain 3167 m)
Ski lifts	90

Details

1. Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt

Size of ski resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Le Grand Massif ski resort is one of the largest in France.

Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt

Slopes	265 km
Elevation difference	1783 m (Base 697 m - Mountain 2480 m)
Ski lifts	63

Details

38. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Since the linking of Hochzillertal and Hochfügen in the 2004/2005 season to form the SKi-optimal... more

Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)

Slopes	85.6 km
Ski routes	5.1 km
Elevation difference	1777 m (Base 600 m - Mountain 2377 m)
Ski lifts	36

Details

38. Damüls Mellau

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Damüls-Mellau is the largest ski resort located entirely within the Bregenz Forest. Damüls and... more

Slopes	79.4 km
Ski routes	17.7 km
Elevation difference	1336 m (Base 714 m - Mountain 2050 m)
Ski lifts	19

Details

38. Katschberg

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Katschberg is a medium-to-large ski resort. From the Katschberghöhe, lifts take you up on one side... more

Slopes	70 km
Ski routes	2 km
Elevation difference	1154 m (Base 1066 m - Mountain 2220 m)
Ski lifts	16

Details

38. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Schmitten is Zell am See's emblematic mountain and offers some of the most scenic views in... more

Slopes	77 km
Ski routes	8 km
Elevation difference	1240 m (Base 760 m - Mountain 2000 m)
Ski lifts	27

Details

38. Gitschberg Jochtal

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Gitschberg Jochtal is the largest ski resort in the Eisacktal valley and is included in the... more

Slopes	55 km
Elevation difference	1203 m (Base 1307 m - Mountain 2510 m)
Ski lifts	15

Details

38. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Aletsch Arena connects the car-free villages of Riederalp (1925 m), Bettmeralp (1950 m) and... more

Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Slopes	104 km
Ski routes	15 km
Elevation difference	1024 m (Base 1845 m - Mountain 2869 m)
Ski lifts	35

Details

38. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Since the 2018/2019 season, Maria Alm has been completely linked to the main ski area by the... more

Slopes	120 km
Ski routes	8 km
Elevation difference	1100 m (Base 800 m - Mountain 1900 m)
Ski lifts	33

Details

38. Obertauern

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Obertauern is one of the largest ski resorts in the State of Salzburg. The Tauernrunde, which leads... more

Slopes	100 km
Elevation difference	683 m (Base 1630 m - Mountain 2313 m)
Ski lifts	25

Details

38. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau is one the largest and most family-friendly ski resorts in... more

Slopes	93.1 km
Ski routes	16.3 km
Elevation difference	1195 m (Base 830 m - Mountain 2025 m)
Ski lifts	45

Details

38. Scuol – Motta Naluns

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Scuol ski resort is one of the largest in the Engadine region. It stretches from Ftan, over... more

Slopes	70 km
Elevation difference	1535 m (Base 1250 m - Mountain 2785 m)
Ski lifts	10

Details

38. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Hintertux Glacier ski resort offers slopes of many types. The all-year glacier ski resort above... more

Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)

Slopes	60 km
Ski routes	13 km
Elevation difference	1750 m (Base 1500 m - Mountain 3250 m)
Ski lifts	20

Details

38. Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski resort of Pontedilegno-Tonale extends from Temù across Ponte di Legno up to Passo Tonale... more

Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Slopes	100 km
Elevation difference	1879 m (Base 1121 m - Mountain 3000 m)
Ski lifts	28

Details

38. Flumserberg

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Flumserberg ski resort is the largest in Eastern Switzerland and spans across three peaks: the... more

Slopes	65 km
Ski routes	6 km
Elevation difference	1557 m (Base 665 m - Mountain 2222 m)
Ski lifts	17

Details

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