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Ikon Pass: best ski lifts

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

65 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ikon Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Gitschberg Jochtal
Ikon Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Val Gardena (Gröden) Ikon Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo Ikon Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Carezza Ikon Pass: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

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Best lifts in the Ikon Pass area of validity

1-50 out of 65 ski resorts
1. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
Since the winter of 2011/2012, the Gitschberg-Jochtal connection lift (Schillingbahn lift and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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6
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1. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
Very modern gondola lifts and chairlifts, many with covers, link up the ski resort of Val Gardena and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 79

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10
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23
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1. Latemar – Obereggen/​Pampeago/​Predazzo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
Almost the entire ski resort is accessed with modern high-speed chairlifts, often with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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1
13
2
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1. Carezza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/Fassatal)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
From Welschnofen, the 10-person gondola lifts Laurin 1 and König Laurin 1+2 take you quickly and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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4
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4
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
The lifts in the ski resort of Kitzbühel/Kirchberg have been modernised over the past few years and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

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28
8
10
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1. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
The modern Plose 10-person cable car with a middle station starts above St. Andrä (Sant'Andrea) and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
4
1
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Almost all of the lifts throughout the entire ski resort are modern chairlifts, most of which have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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2
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12
3
2
1
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1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The ski resort features modern lifts on both the Swiss and the Italian sides. From Zermatt, the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 51
  • Heli-skiing

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8
11
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22
6
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1. Alpe Lusia – Moena/​Bellamonte
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/Fassatal)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte
Modern gondola lifts with middle stations take you up to the ski resort of Alpe Lusia from Ronchi… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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3
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1. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
There are only modern chairlifts and gondola lifts at Kronplatz. Just in time for the start of the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

21
4
6
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11. San Martino di Castrozza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino San Martino di Castrozza/Passo Rolle/Primiero/Vanoi
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
San Martino di Castrozza
Almost all of the lifts in the ski resort of San Martino di Castrozza are chairlifts. Gondola lifts go… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
4
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11. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
The Front Side of the ski resort of Lake Louise is completely linked by fast 4-person and 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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7
3
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11. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno Cortina d’Ampezzo
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Most of the slopes in Cortina d’Ampezzo are accessed from chairlifts. Around half of the lifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

4
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19
2
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11. Mt. Hutt
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Hutt
Most of the slopes in the ski resort of Mt. Hutt are accessed from the Summit Six Chair 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

3
2
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11. The Remarkables
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Remarkables
The ski resort of The Remarkables is linked by two fast 6-person chairlifts and two 4-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

4
3
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11. Coronet Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Coronet Peak
The ski resort of Coronet Peak is linked by very modern lifts. The Coronet Express, a combined… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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11. Thredbo
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Thredbo
From Valley Terminal and Friday Flat, fast 4-person chairlifts travel up to the ski resort of Thredbo.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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11. Deer Valley
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is served mainly by fast, detachable 4-person chairlifts. There are also still a few… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

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20
4
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11. Alta
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta
Fast detachable chairlifts travel up to the ski area from the two base stations, Wildcat and Albion.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
1
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11. Solitude
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Solitude
Most of the slopes in Solitude are accessed from fast chairlifts. Fixed-grip chairlifts complete the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

8
1
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11. Brighton
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brighton
The ski resort of Brighton is connected by chairlifts. Most of them start around the large car park.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

6
2
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11. Snowbird
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbird
A large cable car runs from the Snowbird Center to Hidden Peak (3,353 metres) and provides access to a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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10
3
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11. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/​Stiergarten/​Rotwand/​Kreuzbergpass
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass
Modern gondola lifts take you up to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort from the valleys. Since the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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4
9
1
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11. Catinaccio/​Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/​Pera di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/Fassatal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa
The entry points to the ski resort are in Vigo di Fassa and Pera di Fassa. From Vigo di Fassa, a cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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5
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11. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
The ski resort of Zuoz is linked mainly by chairlifts. The 3-person chairlift to the Pizzet (2,465… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
1
1
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11. Sunday River
North America USA Maine
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sunday River
The ski resort of Sunday River is linked by several chairlifts and a combined installation. The modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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15
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11. Killington
North America USA Vermont
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Killington
In the ski resort of Killington, 8-person gondola lifts take visitors up to Killington Peak and Skye… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

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14
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1
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11. Tremblant
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tremblant
The ski resort of Tremblant is mainly linked by fast 4-person chairlifts. From Tremblant, an 8-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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8
3
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11. Civetta – Alleghe/​Selva di Cadore/​Palafavera/​Zoldo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo
From Alleghe and Pecol, gondola lifts travel up to the ski resort of Civetta; chairlifts lead up from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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10
10
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11. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads from the base station over a middle station to Sunshine Village.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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9
2
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11. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
Mount Strachan and Black Mountain are each accessed with a detachable quad chairlift. Additional quad… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

6
1
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11. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The 8-person Revelation I + II gondola lifts take you comfortably up to the Revelstoke Mountain Resort… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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3
2
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11. Niseko United – Annupuri/​Grand Hirafu/​Hanazono/​Niseko Village
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Niseko United – Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village
From Annupuri, Niseko Village and Grand Hirafu, gondola lifts take you up to the Niseko United ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 32
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
25
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11. Arabba/​Marmolada
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arabba/Marmolada
Around Arabba, modern chairlifts and gondola lifts take you up to the ski area. Some chairlifts have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

5
4
16
1
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11. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Seiser Alm
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
From Siusi allo Sciliar (Seis am Schlern) and Ortisei (St. Ulrich), modern gondola lifts travel up to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

2
1
15
3
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11. Ordino Arcalís
Europe Andorra
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ordino Arcalís
Access to the majority of the ski resort is provided by high speed, detachable chairlifts. There are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15
  • Heli-skiing

1
4
6
3
1
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11. Pal/​Arinsal – La Massana
Europe Andorra
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pal/Arinsal – La Massana
The gondola lifts go up from La Massana and Arinsal. There is no direct access to the slopes from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31
  • Heli-skiing

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12
7
9
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11. Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/​Grau Roig/​Soldeu/​El Tarter/​Canillo/​Encamp
Europe Andorra
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig/Soldeu/El Tarter/Canillo/Encamp
Since the connection and the founding of the Grandvalira ski resort in 2003, much has been invested in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 74
  • Heli-skiing

6
28
25
6
9
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11. Passo San Pellegrino/​Falcade
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/Fassatal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade
Most of the lifts in the ski resort are modern and fast. Around Passo San Pellegrino, the slopes are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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9
4
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11. Mammoth Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mammoth Mountain
They have mainly modern and high speed chair lifts. A gondola lift brings the guests from the Village… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

3
22
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11. Palisades Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Palisades Tahoe
The two parts of the ski resort, Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, are linked by the modern Base to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 43

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32
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7
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11. Winter Park Resort
North America USA Colorado
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Winter Park Resort
The Winter Park ski resort is connected with high speed quad and 6 person chair lifts. The Panoramic… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

2
18
1
1
3
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11. Snowmass
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowmass
The majority of the lifts in Snowmass are high speed quad chair lifts. There is also a high speed six… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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12
2
4
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11. Buttermilk Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Buttermilk Mountain
Buttermilk Mountain is accessed from three sides with detachable quad chair lifts. There is also a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
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11. Aspen Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aspen Mountain
The entire ski resort can be accessed with the 6 person Silver Queen gondola that stretches over 4 km.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
8
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11. Aspen Highlands
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aspen Highlands
Almost all of the slopes in the ski resort are accessed with modern and rapid quad chair lifts. There… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Cat-skiing

5
Details
11. Belvedere/​Col Rodella/​Ciampac/​Buffaure – Canazei/​Campitello/​Alba/​Pozza di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/Fassatal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa
Since the 2015/2016 season, the Funifor Alba-Col dei Rossi (wind-stable cable car lift with wide cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

4
7
17
6
1
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11. Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
From the village of Cavalese (1000 m), you take the Cavalese-Fondovalle 8-person gondola down to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

3
3
1
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11. Alta Badia
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Alta Badia
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta Badia
Alta Badia has relatively modern chairlifts and gondolas. From La Villa, San Cassiano, Corvara and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 53

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1
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30
11
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11. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
Two detachable (high speed) quad chairlifts go up to the ski resort from Sun Peaks Village. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

7
2
3
Details
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