The best ski resorts in the world for every skier – families, beginners, the experienced, snowboarders, après-ski fans: our top 10 picks
- Where is the best place to go skiing this winter? We pick the best in Asia, North America and Europe, including up-and-coming and out-of-the-way resorts
- From the best resort for families, to beginner slopes, and runs for experienced skiers and snowboarders, to the No 1 heli-skiing operator, here is our top 10
If you are considering a skiing holiday this winter but are not sure where to go, allow us to suggest the ideal destination for a variety of needs.
Best for beginners
La Rosière, France
Virtually all of La Rosière’s sunny south-facing slopes have a gentle gradient, and are wide and open, making them suitable for beginners; there is plenty of space in which to practise technique.
The resort also has numerous bustling mountain restaurants in which to give tired legs a rest.
Once you’ve built up a bit of confidence and are comfortable on blue runs and drag lifts, you can enjoy a real adventure by skiing over to the resort of La Thuile, just across the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, in Italy (don’t worry, you won’t be asked for your passport when crossing the border). The two resorts are also linked by ski lifts.
Besides skiing, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy in La Rosière, from snowshoeing to sledging, or just meeting the resident family of Saint Bernard mountain-rescue dogs, the gentle canine giants named after the eponymous col (the lowest point of a ridge or saddle between two peaks). The dogs are bred at Le Relais du Petit Saint Bernard, from where the pack is walked two or three times a day.
Best for experienced skiers
Red Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
