Chamonix and Mont-Blanc, France
The host of the first Winter Olympic games way back in 1924, Chamonix is located at the foot of
Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the
Alps and the second highest in Europe at 4,810 m.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc also holds bragging rights both for its lift-served vertical drop of 2807 meters and for having one of the world's longest runs (
Vallée Blanche), a total distance of 22 km.
Countdown of the Top 10 ski resorts in the world
Aspen, the luxurious snowy slopes in Colorado.
Banff, scenic skiing in Alberta, Canada.
Chamonix , French ski resort and host of the 1st Winter Olympics.
Cortina, Italy's contribution to the best ski resorts.
Kitzbuhel , Tyrolean skiing at its best.
Mont-Tremblant , Eastern Canadian skiing withsome joie de vivre.
Stowe , Vermont`s pride and best ski spot in the East.
Vail, that other ski resort in Colorado.
Whistler, Canada's and the world`s best ski resort.
Zermatt, romantic and traditional Alpine ski village.
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On the road to Aspen
Aspen by night
Skiing at Aspen
Chamonix
The view from Chamonix
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