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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 Val Gardena (Gröden)

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

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Arosa Lenzerheide

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Europe: size of the ski resorts – Size Silvretta Montafon

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Best ski resort size in Europe

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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 378 ski resorts

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. 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. 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. 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. 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	28 km
Elevation difference	1730 m (Base 700 m - Mountain 2430 m)
Ski lifts	34

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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	69

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

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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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	44

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	142 km
Ski routes	2 km
Elevation difference	1990 m (Base 1350 m - Mountain 3340 m)
Ski lifts	31

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	81

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Folgaria/Fiorentini

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Folgaria-Fiorentini ski resort is the third largest in Trentino as well as in Veneto. It... more

Slopes	74 km
Elevation difference	650 m (Base 1200 m - Mountain 1850 m)
Ski lifts	22

Details

38. Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun

Size of ski resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The link between the ski resorts of Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn will open in December 2019.

Slopes	61 km
Ski routes	10.5 km
Elevation difference	2261 m (Base 768 m - Mountain 3029 m)
Ski lifts	21

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

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	28

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

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