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Skiing in the Alps
Best Ski Resorts in the Alps Europeans who enjoy skiing can celebrate the fact that for most, skiing in the Alps can be enjoyed on a whim. Getting to ski resorts in the Alps means merely a drive for a day or two across several countries, or a train ride for a weekend ski trip or even a week-long skiing holiday in the Alps. For non-Europeans, skiing in the Alps is to be a dream, a much-coveted winter vacation. The truth is, that skiing trip to the Alps is not that far out of reach. Most east coast skiers in North America will find flying to Europe for a skiing holiday is cheaper than flying west, and often, good deals that can be found through ski tour operators who can also aid in vacation planning. The hardest part often is deciding where to ski, with the many beautiful ski resorts in the Alps offering diverse choices. Many skiers may opt for the choice to ski more than one resort and also spend time visiting european cities full of history and culture. Think of it - fine cuisine, wines and beer perfectly suited for apres-ski activity. What more could any hot-blooded skier ask for? Best Ski Resorts of the Alps Europe's most popular skiing destinations now use the slogan "Best of the Alps", and they offer classic ski vacations with beautiful terrain and lodging in traditional alpine villages. Included in this exclusive group are former Olympic host cities. Enjoy skiing or snowboarding at: Arlberg Region of Austria: St. Anton, Lech Zürs Kitzbühel, Austria Davos, Switzerland Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Seefeld, Austria St. Moritz, Switzerland Zermatt, Switzerland Grindelwald, Switzerland Chamonix Mont Blanc, France Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy Getting There Several major airports serve these skiing destinations in and around the Alps, though you'll have rent a car, go by rail or bus to arrive at your resort area of choice. The Munich International Airport is a gateway to Bavaria and closest to Garmisch-Partenkirchen; Kitzbühel, Seefeld, the Arlberg region are within half a day`s drive away. Kitzbühel is the most convenient from Salzburg, Innsbruck or Munich. Seefeld, St. Anton and Lech Zürs, Cortina d'Ampezzo are all within 2 hours of Innsbruck. From Zurich, you can head over to Davos, Grindelwald and St. Moritz (also accessible from Milan). To ski Chamonix Mont Blanc, you'll likely want to fly into Geneva, Switzerland or Lyon, France. How much does it cost? Winter is considered the off-season in Europe and airfare prices are usually at their lowest. If you choose to go with a package deal from a ski tour operator, you'll probably be able to save quite a bit on airfare and lodging combined, but lift tickets are commonly not included. However, lift tickets to these European ski resorts are typically cheaper than the US, despite having so much terrain. The hotels are also usually three-stars or more and typically include a buffet style, hearty breakfast to start your ski day and many also include full board, with lunch and dinner thrown in as well. Come with us as we check out some fabulous alpine ski resorts. St. Anton Am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria Courchevel, France Check out our review of the 10 best ski resorts in the world. |
St Anton Am Arlberg - Popular ski resort in the Tyrol region of Austria, just a short drive away from Innsbruck. Courchevel - World famous ski resort located in the French Alps. |
 
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