Skiing Abroad: The Best Destinations for 2025
There are many ski resorts in Europe for every skier and budget. Whether you want large slopes and a social atmosphere, or peace and family-friendly resorts, Europe offers it all.
With the family
Skiing with the family outside of Greece requires planning. Champoluc in Italy is quiet, without mass tourism, and ideal for families. It has a daycare for children and affordable food. In France, Vaujany combines a traditional village with modern amenities and quick access to the slopes.
In Austria, Gurgl is ideal for families, with 112 km of ski slopes and ski schools for children from 3 years old. You can also book lessons with lunch included.
In France, La Tania offers easy babysitting services and access to Trois Vallées, with 175 ski lifts, 300 slopes, and 130 km of cross-country trails.
Baqueira in the Pyrenees is an excellent choice for families, beyond the classic ski resorts in France, Austria, and Italy. At Baby Baqueira, children enjoy the snow safely, while for those who don’t enjoy skiing, there are other activities. Adults can enjoy skiing on and off-piste, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and the snow park, and there are also more affordable accommodation options.
A more budget-friendly option is Jasná in Slovakia. It offers modern lifts, good slopes, and the Fun Arena, where from Friday to Sunday night, you can enjoy sledding, snowbikes, hot wine, and music. You can also ski on empty slopes before they open to the public.
If you are beginners, it's a good idea to start with the first lessons at Greek ski resorts and then consider a trip abroad. In France, Les Arcs is ideal for beginners with free lifts and 3 green slopes for basics, while it also has 64 blue slopes for more advanced skiers. Additionally, Grandvalira in Andorra offers easy slopes for beginners and the Easy Way for intermediate skiers. If you're looking for a challenge, the Fun Way with red slopes is perfect for more experienced skiers.
Meribel in France is part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest connected ski area in the world. It has 8 green and 36 blue slopes, ideal for beginners. If you're looking for something more affordable, Pamporovo in Bulgaria offers basic slopes for practice and a ski school for children aged 4-6.
La Plagne in France is also great for beginners, with ski and snowboard schools and Cool Ski, a protected area for learning to ski. It has 9 green and 77 blue slopes.
For Advanced Skiers
If you are an experienced skier, here are some of the most challenging ski areas in Europe. Verbier in Switzerland is ideal for freeriders, with 410 km of slopes and demanding off-piste terrain. Verbier 4 Valleys is a top choice for those seeking a challenge.
Chamonix in France, known for its extreme descents and Grand Montets, offers unique opportunities for expert skiers, with endless off-piste options.
Jahorina in Bosnia is an affordable ski destination, ideal for January and February due to better snow quality. Vogel in Slovenia, part of the Triglav National Park, offers budget-friendly options and the largest ski slope in Slovenia (7.5 km). In Italy, San Vito di Cadore, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, is perfect for families and beginners with 20 km of slopes and discounts. Finally, Jasná Nízke Tatry in Slovakia is the largest ski resort in the country, with many affordable accommodation options and 50 km of slopes.
The information was sourced from: Travel.gr
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