Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding worldwide

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers worldwide (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding worldwide

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Worldwide: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

51-250 out of 525 ski resorts
1. Solitude
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Solitude
Solitude is very popular among experts and freeriders. The ski area receives very high amounts of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 32 km (50%)
Details
1. Brighton
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Brighton
Brighton is very popular among advanced skiers and freeriders. The ski area receives very high amounts… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 25.5 km (39%)
Details
1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
There are many challenging runs – Masnerkopfabfahrt, Pezid, Hohe Pleis, Tscheinabfahrt, Lazid Nord,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 28 km
Details
1. Park City
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Park City
Within the ski area boundaries, there are numerous challenges for advanced skiers and freeriders:… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 125 km (50%)
Details
1. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
The Titlis ski area offers countless freeride opportunities. There are interesting routes from Titlis… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.5 km (14%)
Details
1. Grimentz/​Zinal
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Anniviers
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grimentz/Zinal
The Grimentz/Zinal ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. Extremely challenging slopes and vast… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.9 km (26%)
Details
1. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
For experts, the slopes on the Hohstock with gradients of up to 60 percent guarantee an unforgettable… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.3 km (29%)
  • Ski routes: 6.3 km
Details
1. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
At the Kaunertal Glacier, you'll find the Black Ibex, probably the steepest slope in Austria with an… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (18%)
Details
1. Saint-Lary-Soulan
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saint-Lary-Soulan
Advanced skiers will get their money's worth in the Saint-Lary-Soulan ski area. There are some… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (10%)
Details
1. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Jakobshorn is very popular among freeriders. The entire mountain can be explored on skis and there are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.5 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 13 km
Details
1. Obersaxen/​Mundaun/​Val Lumnezia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia
The Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. There are numerous… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)
Details
1. Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Laax/Flims/Falera
Plenty of open ski terrain, countless challenging slopes, and long descents make any expert's heart… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15 km (9%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km
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
Challenging slopes and endless powder runs make the hearts of advanced skiers beat faster in the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (17%)
Details
1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride runs (ski routes) at Stockhorn and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 38 km
Details
1. Killington
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Killington
The Killington ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. Steep and wide slopes can be found at Bear… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 51 km (43%)
Details
1. Sportgastein
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sportgastein
Sportgastein is a paradise for experts and freeriders. The black valley runs are truly challenging.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.5 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 7.7 km
Details
1. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
For advanced skiers, the Sunshine Village ski area is a paradise with challenging and extreme runs.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (31%)
Details
1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
The Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is a paradise for advanced skiers. Endless powder runs can be found… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 50 km (25%)
Details
1. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Experts love the North Bowl and the Greely Bowl. Here, countless powder slopes and many challenging… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 21 km (38%)
Details
1. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
The Kicking Horse ski area is a paradise for experts and freeriders. The entire ski area is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 60 km (60%)
Details
1. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Fernie
The Fernie ski resort is a paradise for experts. The challenging slopes stretch across five different… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 42 km (30%)
Details
1. Castle Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Castle Mountain
The Castle Mountain ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers and powder enthusiasts. Countless… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (69%)
Details
1. Rusutsu
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rusutsu
The Rusutsu ski resort is renowned far beyond its borders for its excellent snow conditions. A… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (29%)
Details
1. Niseko United – Annupuri/​Grand Hirafu/​Hanazono/​Niseko Village
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Niseko United – Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village
The Niseko United ski resort is renowned far beyond its borders for its excellent snow conditions. A… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10.2 km (20%)
Details
1. Arabba/​Marmolada
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arabba/Marmolada
In Arabba, several attractive black slopes lead down to the valley, especially from Porta Vescovo.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.9 km (14%)
Details
1. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
For advanced skiers, the high-alpine slopes and extensive freeride areas on the Gemsstock are a… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17 km (55%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
1. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/​Avoriaz/​Les Gets/​Châtel/​Morgins/​Champéry
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Illiez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Portes du Soleil
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry
A paradise for experts can be found on the deep-snow slopes above the tree line. Numerous mogul runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 60 km (10%)
Details
1. Le Grand Massif – Flaine/​Les Carroz/​Morillon/​Samoëns/​Sixt
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Faucigny
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Faucigny Grand Massif
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt
The wide slopes in Flaine make the hearts of advanced skiers beat faster. Throughout the entire ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 35 km (13%)
Details
1. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
Advanced skiers are well catered for in the Marmot Basin ski area. Several challenging runs can be… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 39 km (43%)
Details
1. Ordino Arcalís
Europe Andorra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ordino Arcalís
Experts and freeriders will get their money's worth here. Two black slopes, plenty of open ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (10%)
Details
1. Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/​Grau Roig/​Soldeu/​El Tarter/​Canillo/​Encamp
Europe Andorra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig/Soldeu/El Tarter/Canillo/Encamp
Grandvalira offers numerous black slopes spread across the ski area. In addition, many freeride zones… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 33 km (15%)
Details
1. Telluride
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Telluride
Telluride is a paradise for experts. Challenging runs lead down to Telluride, into the Revelation… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.8 km (34%)
  • Ski routes: 11.9 km
Details
1. Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)
The descents from Grands Montets over the Glacier des Rognons or below the cable car are the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (48%)
Details
1. Serre Chevalier – Briançon/​Chantemerle/​Villeneuve-la-Salle/​Le Monêtier-les-Bains
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon Vallée de la Guisane
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains
On treeless slopes, you'll find endless powder runs, steep descents, and gullies. Jumps over rocks and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 32.5 km (13%)
Details
1. Les 2 Alpes
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère Grenoble
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les 2 Alpes
In Les Deux Alpes, apart from the glacier, there are challenging slopes in every sector, and these… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (17%)
Details
1. Diavolezza/​Lagalb
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Diavolezza/Lagalb
Challenging runs and endless powder slopes make the hearts of every expert and freerider beat faster.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 10 km
Details
1. Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Corvatsch/Furtschellas
The Corvatsch/Furtschellas ski area is a paradise for freeriders. There are endless wide, unsecured… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
1. Nordkette – Innsbruck
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nordkette – Innsbruck
The Nordkette is very popular among experts and freeriders. From the Hafelekar, the steepest ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.4 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Parsenn is very popular among experts. Around the 2,844 m high Weissfluh summit, you will find extreme… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 6.3 km
Details
1. Alagna Valsesia/​Gressoney-La-Trinité/​Champoluc/​Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Monte Rosa
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Valsesia (Valle della Sesia)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
The Alagna lift company can be found online at freerideparadise.it, and indeed, there are probably few… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
1. Mammoth Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Countless challenging descents through steep rock gullies lead from the Top of the Sierra down to the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 22.9 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 100 km
Details
1. Heavenly
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Heavenly
The Heavenly ski resort is very popular among advanced skiers. The slopes, which are sparsely wooded… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (36%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km
Details
1. Palisades Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Palisades Tahoe
The Palisades Tahoe ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. The highlights are at KT-22, Headwall,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (33%)
  • Ski routes: 50 km
Details
1. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
The Sun Peaks ski resort offers plenty of options for advanced skiers. Challenging runs can be found… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 43.5 km (32%)
Details
1. Formigal
Europe Spain Aragon Huesca
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Formigal
Formigal has many challenging slopes and several freeride areas. Extreme slopes can be reached with… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (14%)
Details
1. Winter Park Resort
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Winter Park Resort
The Winter Park ski area offers ideal runs for experts with the Parsenn Bowl and Vasquez Cirque. From… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 79 km (55%)
Details
1. Snowmass
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Snowmass
Experts will get their money's worth in Snowmass. The runs at Hanging Valley Wall, Frog Pond Glades,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 111 km (47%)
Details
1. Aspen Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aspen Mountain
Aspen Mountain is known as "the mountain" for experts. Most of the slopes are difficult to extremely… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 54 km (52%)
Details
1. Aspen Highlands
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aspen Highlands
Aspen Highlands is a paradise for advanced skiers. In Temerity (with the extreme runs Canopy Cruise,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 70.2 km (52%)
Details
1. Beaver Creek
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Beaver Creek
Experts will find countless challenging and extreme runs between the Rose Bowl, Grouse Mountain, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 57 km (38%)
  • Ski routes: 25 km
Details
1. Breckenridge
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Breckenridge
Endlessly steep and truly challenging slopes can be found at Peak 10 (Mustang, Dark Rider, Blackhawk),… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (42%)
Details
1. Arapahoe Basin
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arapahoe Basin
Arapahoe Basin is a paradise for advanced skiers. Countless challenging and extreme runs, mogul… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 31 km (60%)
Details
1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/​Sauze d’Oulx/​San Sicario/​Claviere/​Montgenèvre
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Turin (Torino)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
In the Via Lattea ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth. Most of the runs are very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 84 km (21%)
Details
1. Megève/​Saint-Gervais
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Megève/Saint-Gervais
In addition to challenging runs, Megève also offers many off-piste areas. On Mont Joux, mogul slopes… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 25 km (14%)
Details
1. Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch
The Adelboden-Lenk ski area is a playground for experts and freeriders. On the World Cup slope… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (7%)
Details
1. Disentis
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Disentis
Disentis is a paradise for freeriders. Endless, unsecured freeride opportunities are available above… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (17%)
Details
1. Jasná Nízke Tatry – Chopok
Europe Slovakia Žilina (Žilinský kraj)
Europe Slovakia Banská Bystrica (Banskobystrický kraj)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jasná Nízke Tatry – Chopok
The Jasná ski area is very popular among advanced skiers and freeriders. There are 12 designated… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7.9 km (15%)
Details
1. Alpe d'Huez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère Grenoble
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alpe d'Huez
Even experienced winter sports enthusiasts will never get bored in Alpe d'Huez. The long black runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 50 km (20%)
Details
1. Grossglockner Heiligenblut
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Mölltal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grossglockner Heiligenblut
Experts and freeriders will get their money’s worth here. There is only one black run, but the four… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (2%)
  • Ski routes: 9 km
Details
1. Les Arcs/​Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)
Experienced skiers will find plenty of challenges in Les Arcs. Whether it's steep and long slopes,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 26 km (13%)
Details
1. La Plagne (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
La Plagne (Paradiski)
36 difficult slopes (27 km) and numerous freeride opportunities await advanced skiers and freeriders.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (12%)
Details
112. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
There are only a few truly steep slopes in the Obertauern ski area, but they are a real challenge. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (4%)
Details
112. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Kronplatz offers very attractive and challenging black slopes. A highlight is the Black Five… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29 km (24%)
Details
112. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
The Stubai Glacier offers a comprehensive range of options for advanced skiers and freeriders. Several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.9 km (4%)
  • Ski routes: 30.6 km
Details
112. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Experts feel very comfortable on the difficult slopes in the Rojental. You can also take a detour into… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (9%)
Details
112. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
With the construction of the new Leppleskofelbahn, attractive black slopes have been created. They… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.2 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 1.6 km
Details
112. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Black slopes are offered especially at Eggishorn and Bettmerhorn. However, there are no really… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (12%)
  • Ski routes: 15 km
Details
112. 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
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
Pampeago and Predazzo offer some challenging runs for advanced skiers. Highlights include the deep… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (14%)
Details
112. 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)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Carezza
Carezza Ski offers several challenging slopes for advanced skiers. From the Laurins Lounge, Paolina,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.8 km (12%)
Details
112. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
Experts will find black slopes at Aberg-Langeck, Gabühel, Wastlhöhe, and Schneeberg. In particular,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km
Details
112. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
Gröden offers long, challenging descents into the valleys, such as Saslong, Ciampinoi, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 21 km (12%)
Details
112. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
Below the Grubigstein lies the area for advanced skiers, featuring off-piste runs and mogul slopes.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.9 km (7%)
  • Ski routes: 1.7 km
Details
112. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
One of the most challenging downhill runs in Italy leads down the valley beneath the Jochtal gondola… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (17%)
Details
112. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
At Wiedersberger Horn, there are several attractive black slopes. Freeriders will find their expansive… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12.7 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 16.3 km
Details
112. Hochoetz – Oetz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochoetz – Oetz
The black slopes No. 14 (Balbach-Ochsengarten), No. 8 (Mohrenkopf), and No. 12 (Buckelpiste… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 3.5 km
Details
112. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
In the Wildkogel ski area, there are several black slopes at the Ganzer X-press, the Pfeifferköpfl… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
In Nauders, advanced skiers will find their challenges on several steep slopes and marked ski routes.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 11 km
Details
112. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Advanced skiers can look forward to the black slopes below the Zirmachbahn, Panoramabahn, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.5 km (14%)
  • Ski routes: 2.7 km
Details
112. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
The ski area at Sonnenkopf has only one difficult run, but the black slope 10 through the Bärenloch is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.8 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
112. Elm im Sernftal
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Glarus Sernftal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Elm im Sernftal
In the Elm ski area, the Steinibach valley run offers a scenic black slope with over 900 meters of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
The Loser has made a name for itself in the Austrian freeride scene. The freeride areas on the Loser… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (3%)
Details
112. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs
For advanced skiers, there are several black slopes and ski routes available. With sufficient snow,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.5 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 6.4 km
Details
112. First – Grindelwald
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
First – Grindelwald
The First ski area offers a large and unsecured freeride area away from the slopes in the upper… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (16%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
112. Bellwald
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Goms
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bellwald
Experts and freeriders will get their money's worth in Bellwald. Challenging slopes and numerous… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.7 km (9%)
Details
112. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
At the chairlifts Mot da Ri, Salaniva, and Prui, you can look forward to steep slopes. Throughout the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (16%)
Details
112. Hemsedal
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hemsedal
Freeriders and advanced skiers will get their money's worth in Hemsedal. The steep slopes leading to… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.1 km (9%)
  • Ski routes: 1.7 km
Details
112. Snow King Mountain – Jackson
North America USA Wyoming
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snow King Mountain – Jackson
The Snow King Mountain ski area is known for its steep slopes on the front side. Mogul runs and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5.1 km (32%)
Details
112. Tandådalen/​Hundfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)
Experts will find the extremely steep slopes Väggen and Worldcupbacken at the Väggen four-seater… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (27%)
Details
112. Santa Caterina Valfurva
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina Valfurva
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Santa Caterina Valfurva
For advanced skiers, two steep runs are available below the eight-person gondola lift. With good snow… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.6 km (18%)
Details
112. Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Challenging slopes lead from Minschuns and Funtauna da S-charl down to Alp da Munt and Era Sot. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 7 km
Details
112. Galtür – Silvapark
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Galtür – Silvapark
Silvapark Galtür offers an attractive range of options for freeriders with Sector 04 "Heldenreich."… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (28%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
112. Dachstein West – Gosau/​Russbach/​Annaberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Dachstein-Salzkammergut
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg
On the Zwieselalm, at Riedlkopf and Edtalm, there are some challenging runs. Runs with names like… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
112. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
The ski circuit at Stubnerkogel offers several black slopes. Advanced skiers can also challenge… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.6 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 1.3 km
Details
112. Schwemmalm
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val d’Ultimo (Ultental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schwemmalm
The Schwemmalm ski area is ideal for advanced skiers thanks to its slope gradient and the width of its… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (21%)
Details
112. Villars/​Gryon/​Les Diablerets
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Waadt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets
In the Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets ski area, some challenging slopes await advanced skiers. Demanding… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 16 km
Details
112. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
For advanced skiers, the interesting ski routes with mogul slopes as well as freeride opportunities at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Aprica
Europe Italy Lombardy Camonica Valley (Val Camonica)
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aprica
Attractive and perfectly groomed difficult slopes attract experts to Aprica. The steep and sometimes… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7.7 km (15%)
Details
112. Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
Europe Spain Andalusia (Andalucía) Granada
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is very interesting for advanced skiers. On the northern slopes of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (7%)
Details
112. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Experts can really let off steam at K2 and Hühnerspiel. The Enzenberg run and the Sattelhorn run are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.8 km (17%)
Details
112. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Speikboden offers challenging slopes for advanced skiers. From Sonnklar, two very steep slopes lead… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (14%)
Details
112. Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nassfeld – Hermagor
Highly recommended are the challenging runs at Trogkofel and the numerous variant descents, which are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (10%)
Details
112. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
The Hinterstoder ski resort offers several attractive challenging slopes. Highlights include the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.9 km (25%)
Details
112. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
The black slope Trametsch is an insider tip for experts. Combined with the Plosepiste, it is one of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 13.5 km (32%)
Details
112. Tūroa – Mt. Ruapehu
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tūroa – Mt. Ruapehu
The Tūroa ski area offers attractive and challenging slopes. Advanced skiers love the wide powder runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (33%)
Details
112. Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
The Whakapapa ski area offers some challenging slopes in the center of the winter sports area and at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (27%)
Details
112. Treble Cone
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Treble Cone
Treble Cone is famous for its legendary off-piste terrain and the unparalleled views over Lake Wanaka… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (41%)
Details
112. Cardrona
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cardrona
The Cardrona ski area offers challenging slopes down to the Valley View Quad. In the Arcadia Basin and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (24%)
Details
112. The Remarkables
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Remarkables
The ski resort The Remarkables offers challenging slopes and runs in the Shadow Basin and Curvey… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (30%)
Details
112. Coronet Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Coronet Peak
In the Coronet Peak ski area, several challenging slopes await advanced skiers. At the Rock Gully… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 16 km (40%)
Details
112. Mt. Buller
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Buller
Experts will find their territory in the upper area of Mt. Buller. Challenging runs await at the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 16.6 km (35%)
Details
112. Mount Hotham
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mount Hotham
Mt Hotham is known and loved by experts for its steep slopes. The Extreme Zone attracts with very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (40%)
Details
112. Perisher
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Perisher
Challenging slopes await at Mt. Blue Cow in the Perisher ski area. Advanced winter sports enthusiasts… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (15%)
Details
112. Thredbo
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Thredbo
Thredbo is known for its challenging runs, such as the famous "Big 5". These are the longest slopes in… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (23%)
Details
112. Kvitfjell
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kvitfjell
Kvitfjell features the longest advanced slope in Norway. With a vertical drop of over 800 meters, some… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (13%)
Details
112. Trysil
Europe Norway Hedmark
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Trysil
Advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the difficult slopes leading to Høgegga and Skihytta, as… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (26%)
Details
112. Gerlitzen
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Villach Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gerlitzen
The Gerlitzen ski resort offers two difficult slopes, three ski routes with lift access, and several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 12 km
Details
112. Kreischberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murtal
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kreischberg
The Kreischberg ski resort offers several black runs for advanced skiers. Challenging slopes start at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (21%)
Details
112. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
The Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast ski area offers several attractive black slopes and a mogul slope.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (8%)
Details
112. Hochstein – Lienz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Lienz Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochstein – Lienz
The FIS Ski World Cup mountain Hochstein is very popular among advanced skiers. With its black runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.2 km (35%)
Details
112. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
For advanced skiers and freeriders, the Hochzeiger ski area has a lot to offer. The Zirbenfall run has… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km
Details
112. See
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
See
The See ski resort offers several challenging black slopes and ski routes. The highlight is the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.3 km (20%)
Details
112. Bansko
Europe Bulgaria Blagoevgrad
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bansko
Bansko has a lot to offer for advanced skiers. The black slopes Tomba, Tomba's sleeve, and Chalin… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (8%)
Details
112. Borovets
Europe Bulgaria Sofia
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Borovets
Experts will find black slopes in all three parts of the ski area. During the high season, the snow… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (9%)
Details
112. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A quarter of the runs in the Garmisch-Classic ski area are marked as difficult. The long valley runs,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (25%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km
Details
112. Kopaonik
Europe Serbia Serbia-South Šumadija and Western Serbia
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kopaonik
Kopaonik offers some challenging slopes spread throughout the ski area. Advanced skiers especially… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (11%)
Details
112. Kolašin 1450/​Kolašin 1600
Europe Montenegro
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600
The Kolašin ski resort offers some challenging slopes and many off-piste areas. Advanced skiers will… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (11%)
Details
112. Golm
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Golm
Experts appreciate the deep black slope, the long runs down to the valley, the ski routes, and the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.5 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 17.9 km
Details
112. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Advanced skiers and freeriders will find great options at the Nebelhorn. For experts, the 700 m long… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (39%)
  • Ski routes: 0.9 km
Details
112. La Molina/​Masella – Alp2500
Europe Spain Catalonia (Catalunya) Girona
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
La Molina/Masella – Alp2500
The La Molina/Masella ski resort offers some challenging slopes. Highlights include the difficult runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18 km (12%)
Details
112. Les Angles
Europe France Occitania Pyrénées-Orientales Prades
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Angles
In the Les Angles ski area, several difficult slopes are spread out. In the Secteur Costa Verde, on… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (18%)
Details
112. Peyragudes
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Europe France Occitania Haute-Garonne Saint-Gaudens
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Peyragudes
A few challenging runs attract advanced skiers to Peyragudes. There are many freeride and powder areas… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (7%)
Details
112. Cerler
Europe Spain Aragon Huesca
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cerler
In Cerler, some challenging runs await at Gallinero, Collado de Basibe, and Pico Cerler. In addition,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15 km (19%)
Details
112. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
Kühtai has a lot to offer for advanced skiers and freeriders. Attractive black slopes can be found at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15.3 km (31%)
  • Ski routes: 3.2 km
Details
112. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/​Stiergarten/​Rotwand/​Kreuzbergpass
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass
Experts will get their money's worth on the challenging slopes in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.4 km (10%)
Details
112. Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Mölltal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Some challenging slopes, off-piste areas, and alternative routes delight advanced skiers. Thanks to… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.5 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 6.7 km
Details
112. 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)
In suitable conditions, the Hintertux Glacier offers numerous secured ski routes in midwinter and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.7 km (18%)
Details
112. Riksgränsen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Riksgränsen
For advanced skiers, the front side of Riksgränsen offers a challenging slope and many off-piste… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
Details
112. Fjällby – Björkliden
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fjällby – Björkliden
The Björkliden ski resort offers the crisp and perfectly groomed Rallarsvängen slope from the summit… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (13%)
Details
112. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/​Oberiberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg
The Hoch-Ybrig ski area offers challenging slopes for advanced skiers. The demanding valley run… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (10%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
112. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
At Klingenstock, several challenging slopes and a ski route await advanced skiers. Freeride and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (20%)
Details
112. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
In the Madrisa ski area, you can enjoy deep powder snow on treeless slopes. Between Rätschenjoch and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (12%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
112. Grüsch Danusa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Prättigau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grüsch Danusa
Between the mountain station and the mid-station, challenging slopes await advanced skiers. In… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (19%)
Details
112. Sunday River
North America USA Maine
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sunday River
The Sunday River ski resort is ideal for advanced skiers. Steep slopes and gladed runs can be found at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 28.8 km (34%)
Details
112. Tremblant
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tremblant
The Tremblant ski area offers many challenging runs and mogul slopes. In addition, there are tree… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 35.8 km (44%)
Details
112. Bromont
North America Canada Quebec Estrie
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bromont
The Bromont ski area offers many challenging runs and mogul slopes. In addition, there are tree runs,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (44%)
Details
112. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
There are plenty of challenging slopes and a good mix of off-piste runs and forest descents for… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 22.4 km (44%)
Details
112. Gaustablikk – Rjukan
Europe Norway Telemark
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gaustablikk – Rjukan
At Gaustablikk Skisenter, advanced skiers will find several challenging slopes at Gaustablikk… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Big White
Big White is an attractive ski resort for advanced skiers. There are many freeride areas in the upper… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.4 km (28%)
Details
112. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
Experts feel very comfortable in the Black Forest area. Here you will find numerous difficult runs and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 30 km (38%)
Details
112. Sahoro
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sahoro
The Sahoro ski resort offers challenging runs and plenty of space for tree skiing in the North-facing… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (37%)
Details
112. Ifen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ifen
Very popular among experts are the Ifoly run and the challenging Olympiahang. The Kellerloch ski route… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.7 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 1.2 km
Details
112. Furano
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Furano
The Furano ski resort offers several challenging slopes and mogul runs. A highlight is the deep powder… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (13%)
Details
112. Bürchen/​Törbel – Moosalp
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Visp
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp
If you wish, you can ski all the way down to the valley in the Bürchen/Törbel ski area on eight… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)
Details
112. Bad Kleinkirchheim
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Experts and freeriders will get their money's worth in the "Mulde für Tiefschneefahrer" at the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (8%)
Details
112. Kappl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kappl
Kappl offers several challenging black slopes. Various ski routes also provide plenty of variety. In… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
112. Katschberg
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Katschberg-Rennweg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Katschberg
For advanced skiers, there are two very attractive slopes. The challenging black Direttissima slope… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski area offers several perfectly groomed advanced slopes. This is where experts can… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.1 km (24%)
Details
112. Saas-Fee
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Saas-Fee
The Saas-Fee ski area offers not only some challenging slopes but also the well-known ski routes:… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
112. Mont-Sainte-Anne
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mont-Sainte-Anne
In the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 24 km (33%)
Details
112. Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Alpes-Maritimes Nice
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)
The Auron ski area offers plenty of open terrain, providing several long runs. The area below the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 32 km (24%)
Details
112. Le Massif de Charlevoix
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Massif de Charlevoix
In the Le Massif de Charlevoix ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the many… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (28%)
Details
112. Isola 2000
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Alpes-Maritimes Nice
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Isola 2000
The ski resort offers great freeride potential. The very sparse forest allows for off-piste descents.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (8%)
Details
112. Le Mont Grand-Fonds
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Mont Grand-Fonds
For advanced skiers, several challenging slopes await in the Le Mont Grand-Fonds ski area.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.2 km (38%)
Details
112. Stoneham
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoneham
In the Stoneham ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging slopes. All… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 19 km (56%)
Details
112. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Stubachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
The Weißsee Gletscherwelt offers a challenging, difficult slope and almost endless freeride and deep… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (9%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
112. Ankogel – Mallnitz
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ankogel – Mallnitz
Experts appreciate the challenging slopes on the Ankogel and the difficult section on the valley run.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (39%)
Details
112. Meiringen-Hasliberg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Haslital
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Meiringen-Hasliberg
The Hasliberg ski area offers plenty of open ski terrain for powder enthusiasts. On the wide, treeless… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (10%)
Details
112. Schladming – Planai/​​Hochwurzen/​​Hauser Kaibling/​​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schladming – Planai/​Hochwurzen/​Hauser Kaibling/​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
The 4-mountain ski circuit offers not only challenging slopes but also several off-piste powder runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.3 km (7%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
112. Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
With the Europacup slope and the mogul run, there are two long and attractive challenging slopes. With… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (9%)
Details
112. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
The ski resort has a lot to offer for advanced skiers and freeriders. Especially at Grubenkopf, there… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (27%)
Details
112. Passo San Pellegrino/​Falcade
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade
Several black slopes and many off-piste opportunities delight advanced skiers. The black slope La… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.5 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 1.5 km
Details
112. June Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
June Mountain
At June Mountain, half a dozen difficult and extremely difficult runs await. With fresh snow, this is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18.4 km (45%)
Details
112. Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
There are several options for advanced skiers and freeriders. In addition to the designated black… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (23%)
Details
112. Sierra at Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sierra at Tahoe
In the Sierra at Tahoe ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the many steep and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.5 km (25%)
Details
112. Homewood Mountain Resort
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Homewood Mountain Resort
Throughout the entire ski area, advanced skiers will find challenging slopes distributed across the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 20 km
Details
112. Baqueira/​Beret
Europe Spain Catalonia (Catalunya) Lleida Val d’Aran
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Baqueira/Beret
Advanced skiers can look forward to several difficult slopes and ski routes. Since the ski area is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 21 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
112. Åre
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Åre
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Åre
Experts will get their money's worth on the challenging World Cup slopes below the 1,420 m high… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (9%)
Details
112. Loveland
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loveland
Experts love the wide powder slopes and the challenging runs. Additionally, there are some very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 43 km (46%)
Details
112. Espace Diamant – Les Saisies/​Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe/​Praz sur Arly/​Flumet/​Crest-Voland
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Beaufortain
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Val d'Arly
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Espace Diamant – Les Saisies/Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe/Praz sur Arly/Flumet/Crest-Voland
Despite its focus on families, Espace Diamant also has its rougher sides, and not all slopes are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (6%)
Details
112. Keystone
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Keystone offers several challenging runs and mogul slopes in the ski area. Advanced skiers will be… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 45 km (33%)
  • Ski routes: 100 km
Details
112. Kasprowy Wierch – Zakopane
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie) Zakopane
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kasprowy Wierch – Zakopane
Experts will find perfect conditions and challenging slopes in the upper part of Kasprowy Wierch. Ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.3 km (100%)
  • Ski routes: 10 km
Details
112. Rosa Khutor
Russia Southern Russia Krasnodar Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosa Khutor
Krasnaya Polyana already had a reputation as a freeriding mecca before anyone in Sochi even considered… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)
Details
112. Splügen – Tambo
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Viamala
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Splügen – Tambo
For advanced skiers, the black slopes Blachtaboda and Tröglipiste are a real challenge. Freeriders… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (20%)
Details
112. Vals – Dachberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Vals (Valsertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vals – Dachberg
The Vals ski resort offers a black slope within the ski area, a long black valley run, and a very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)
Details
112. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val Senales (Schnalstal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Challenging slopes await sporty skiers at Teufelsegg, on the valley run, and on the Leo Gurschler… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)
Details
112. Zauchensee/​Flachauwinkl
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl
Advanced skiers will enjoy visiting the black slopes, especially the Tauernkarabfahrt, as well as the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.3 km (10%)
  • Ski routes: 3.5 km
Details
112. Gargellen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gargellen
Advanced skiers are in excellent hands at the Gargellen ski area. There are wonderful off-piste… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km
Details
112. Grand Tourmalet/​Pic du Midi – La Mongie/​Barèges
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Argelès-Gazost
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grand Tourmalet/Pic du Midi – La Mongie/Barèges
The Grand Tourmalet ski area offers several challenging slopes and, with the Pic du Midi, an… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (7%)
Details
112. Stowe
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stowe
Experts will also get their money's worth on the steep slopes below the Fourrunner Quad. In addition,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (11%)
Details
112. Whiteface – Lake Placid
North America USA New York The Adirondacks
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whiteface – Lake Placid
For advanced skiers, there are the challenging slopes in the upper area of the ski resort. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12.4 km (32%)
Details
112. Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/​La Toussuire/​Les Bottières/​St Colomban des Villards/​St Sorlin/​St Jean d’Arves
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Maurienne
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/La Toussuire/Les Bottières/St Colomban des Villards/St Sorlin/St Jean d’Arves
All over the Les Sybelles area, you'll find black slopes, and they truly deserve their classification,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 21.7 km (7%)
Details
112. 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)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa
Some challenging runs, such as Vulcano, Ciampac-Alba, or Col dei Rossi, will make expert skiers'… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7.2 km (13%)
Details
112. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Ortles Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)
Sulden offers experienced winter sports enthusiasts several black runs, some long and ungroomed ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (32%)
Details
244. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The Obere Böden climbing wall with a 75% incline or the black slope at Grünboden challenge advanced… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
Details
244. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
In the Ratschings-Jaufen ski area, there is only a short black run, but the intermediate slopes and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (3%)
Details
244. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Arber
Experts will find their terrain at the gondola lift. With the World Cup run and the Osthang run, two… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
244. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
In the Sillian ski area, there is a challenging slope. The long valley run is also very popular with… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (4%)
  • Ski routes: 0.7 km
Details
244. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The mogul slopes on the Steinplatte challenge even advanced skiers. This is also where you'll find the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
244. Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Spieljoch – Fügen
Experts love the challenging slope to the Panoramabahn Geols. The 7 km long valley run is also… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.7 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
244. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
In the Wildhaus ski area, there is the challenging Warmtobel piste with an extremely steep section.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 12 km
Details
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