Snowy Winter Routes
It is a privilege to experience winter in the Alps with its ski slopes, dog sled rides, snowboard areas, fondues by the fireplace, fun nightlife and traditional tastes. We have compiled for you the famous ski resorts from different countries, where you can experience the Alps, your favorite destination in winter, to the fullest.
FRANCE / Courchevel
Nestled in the French Alps is the ski resort Courchevel. And within Courchevel are six villages, including one that attracts ultra-highnet- worth travelers — Courchevel 1850.
Signs of wealth dust the entire 1850 village like snow. Online search results on Courchevel 1850 show images and videos of an airstrip that caters to private jets, Gucci-branded gondolas that lead to ski runs, five-star chalets at the bottom of snowy slopes, and designer stores that fill storefronts. And according to Oxford Ski Company via Travel and Leisure, Courchevel 1850 is the most luxurious ski resort in the world as of last December.
GERMANY / Garmisch-Partenkirchen
South of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the Austrian border lies Germany’s highest mountain, Zugspitze, rising nearly 10,000 feet and offering gorgeous glacier-top skiing. The towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen used to be separate, but were merged for the 1936 Winter Olympics. With almost 75 miles of downhill runs of all difficulty levels, Zugspitze also has 68 miles of cross-country trails, a terrain park and Germany’s first superpipe. It’s super cool to say you were skiing in Garmisch, so be sure to spread the word upon your return.
SLOVENIA / Bled
Many of Slovenia’s finest winter sport resorts are easily accessible from Bled, making it a perfect base for your skiing or snowboarding holiday. Its location enables guests to try a different destination each day and a Bled winter shuttle is on hand to provide transport there and back. There are also ski slopes on Vogel, Kranjska Gora and Pokljuka which are more suitable for less demanding skiers and children.
SWITZERLAND / St. Moritz
Whilst for years it has simply traded on its name, St. Moritz is rightfully a world renown ski resort. Comprising 3 diverse ski areas in the Upper Engadin of canton Grisons (or Graubünden), St. Moritz Switzerland has terrain and activities for all skier abilities and non-skier proclivities. St. Moritz might be a little more expensive than some snow destinations in Switzerland & Europe, but it provides a superb ski experience for those with an open mind & a sense of adventure.
ITALY / Cortina D’Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of Italy’s most famous and extensive ski resorts. The town staged the Winter Olympics in the 1950s and is a popular stop on the World Cup skiing circuit for the women’s speed disciplines. It can boast interesting slopes for all levels of skier and, as one of the historic ski resorts in the ‘Best of the Alps’ group, offers a wide range of accommodation of all styles and standards.
AUSTRIA / Kitzbühel
Skiing in Kitzbühel is a dream! With perfectly groomed slopes, a state-of-the-art lift system, and 145 miles of slopes, every skier will leave with a full heart. In addition to the world-famous Hahnenkamm Streif racecourse, a total of 57 lifts facilitate fun on the slopes for beginners and professionals alike. 60 huts and mountain restaurants, each one unique, entice travelers with culinary delights in the midst of an exquisite mountain panorama.
