Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe

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

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Bormio – Cima Bianca

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Livigno

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

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

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1. Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, there are many long and challenging slopes. Highly recommended are the difficult… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 33 km (21%)

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

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, the slopes on and from the Presena Glacier are very interesting. From Passo… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)

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1. Bormio – Cima Bianca

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The slopes in Bormio are generally quite challenging and offer around 1,800 meters of vertical drop in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (24%)

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1. Livigno

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Livigno offers some wonderful challenging slopes. Natural mogul runs are especially found in the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)

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1. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Italian side, La Thuile, offers a variety of challenging slopes and open terrain for advanced and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16.6 km (12%)
Ski routes: 12 km

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1. Cortina d'Ampezzo

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Cortina d'Ampezzo attracts visitors with its steep and challenging slopes that truly put even advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (13%)

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1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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

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1. Arabba/Marmolada

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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%)

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1. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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

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1. Formigal

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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%)

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

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Carezza

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Val Gardena (Gröden)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Gitschberg Jochtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Santa Caterina Valfurva

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Schwemmalm

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Aprica

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Sierra Nevada – Pradollano

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Kopaonik

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. La Molina/Masella – Alp2500

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Cerler

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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12. Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

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12. Baqueira/Beret

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

12. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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%)

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

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

12. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

35. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

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%)

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35. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

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%)

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35. Monte Bondone

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the upper area at Palon, advanced skiers will find several designated freeride slopes. The Gran… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
Ski routes: 2.2 km

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35. Folgaria/Fiorentini

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are three difficult slopes in the Folgaria-Fiorentini ski area. In addition, there are several… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (5%)

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35. Paganella – Andalo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The long slopes from the summit down to the valley are a challenge even for advanced skiers. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (3%)
Ski routes: 2 km

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35. Pejo 3000

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Pejo ski area, there is a challenging descent from Tarlenta to the valley station. The slope… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (11%)

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35. San Martino di Castrozza

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

San Martino di Castrozza offers some challenging slopes, including the well-known Tognola Uno and the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (20%)

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35. Ladurns

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the upper part of the ski area, there are challenging slopes and off-piste areas. The Patrick… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (7%)

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35. Mount Parnassos – Fterolakka/Kellaria

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Experts love the many freeride opportunities at Parnassos Ski Center. Some intermediate slopes are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Ski routes: 10.6 km

Details

35. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Experts will find black slopes at the Valvan and Tamai 2000 chairlifts. Off the slopes, there are some… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (17%)

Details

35. Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Lagorai ski area offers a challenging slope for advanced skiers and several freeride/powder areas… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.3 km (3%)

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35. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There is a challenging downhill run. For freeriders, unsecured deep-snow slopes are available right… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

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35. Krvavec

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers will find some challenging slopes in the Krvavec ski area. Ski routes complete the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (27%)

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35. Vogel – Bohinj

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Vogel ski resort may not offer any black-marked slopes, but it is still interesting for advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

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35. Savin Kuk – Žabljak

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

At the upper double chairlift at Savin Kuk, a difficult slope leads through a wide rocky gully. Here,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (19%)

Details

35. Babin Do – Bjelašnica

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the upper area of the Babin Do ski resort, challenging slopes await. In addition, there are some… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.6 km (11%)

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