Some of the world’s best ski resorts await skiers and snowboarders in the Alps. Whether in Austria, France, Switzerland or Italy – Europe’s number one high mountain range offers thousands of kilometres of slopes in the shadow of breathtaking peaks. But where can winter sports enthusiasts find the most popular ski resorts amid impressive glaciers and expansive valley runs? SnowTrex has the answer with a new ranking.
SnowTrex presents the 10 most popular ski resorts in the Alps
1. Silvretta Arena ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 239 km
- Altitude: up to 2,872 m
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- Highlights: The Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena ski area offers 239 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes, including spectacular valley runs, cross-border slopes into duty-free Samnaun and top freeride routes such as the historic ‘Smuggler’s Run’.
The Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena ski resort scores highly in the SnowTrex ranking as the most popular ski resort in the Alps, with 167,000 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.6 stars. The SnowTrex Award 2025 also underlines the outstanding quality of the ski resort. Winter sports enthusiasts will find perfectly groomed slopes of all levels of difficulty on 239 kilometres of pistes in the mountains of the Paznaun Valley. A must for skiers is the 11-kilometre-long valley run down to the après-ski mecca of Ischgl, as well as the cross-border slopes to Samnaun in Switzerland, where there is even the opportunity for duty-free shopping! With 46 state-of-the-art lifts at altitudes of up to 2,872 metres and the possibility of covering 80 per cent of the slopes with artificial snow, the ski season in the Silvretta Arena lasts from late autumn to spring. This is particularly enjoyed by freeriders, who can choose between six top ski routes, including the historic ‘Smuggler’s Run’.
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2. Chamonix ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 172 km
- Altitude: up to 3,275 m
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- Highlights: With 172 kilometres of slopes spread across three diverse areas, spectacular freeriding opportunities, the legendary 20-kilometre descent from the Vallée Blanche and an altitude of up to 3,275 metres, the Chamonix ski area is one of the most impressive of its kind in the Alps.
An impressive 255,000 followers on Instagram are unmatched in the ranking of the most popular ski resorts in the Alps. In addition, the Chamonix ski resort at the foot of Mont Blanc (4,806 m) impresses with a Google rating of 4.7 (out of 5 stars). There are many reasons for this top rating, such as the challenging freeride opportunities and the legendary 20 km long Vallée Blanche descent. The ski area (172 kilometres of slopes) is divided into three different areas: Brévent-Flégère with sunny south-facing slopes, Les Grands Montets with steep descents and deep snow, and Le Tour-Vallorcine for families and leisure skiers. With an altitude of up to 3,275 m and state-of-the-art snow-making technology, Chamonix boasts first-class snow conditions throughout the entire ski season. Finally, après-ski and the authentic atmosphere round off the offerings in this historic mountain town.
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3. Alpe di Siusi/Val Gardena ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 181 km
- Altitude: up to 2,518 m
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- Highlights: 181 kilometres of slopes at altitudes of up to 2,518 metres, the world-famous Sellaronda ski circuit and the picturesque location in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Dolomites make the Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi ski area so popular with winter sports enthusiasts.
With 173,000 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.7 stars, the Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi ski resort in Italy is at the top of the rankings and in the top 3. This is also appreciated by SnowTrex customers, who attest to the outstanding quality on and off the slopes of this South Tyrolean ski resort, which is part of the huge Dolomiti Superski region (1,200 kilometres of slopes). No wonder, then, that the ski resort has also been honoured with a SnowTrex Award 2025.
One reason for this is undoubtedly its location in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its stunning mountain scenery. With 181 kilometres of slopes of all levels of difficulty and 79 modern lifts reaching heights of up to 2,518 metres, the ski resort also offers great variety for all skiing enthusiasts. In addition to the world-famous Sellaronda, a 40-kilometre ski circuit around the Sellamassiv mountain range, the legendary Saslong World Cup downhill run in Val Gardena is also one of the highlights of the slopes. As Europe’s largest high alpine pasture, the Seiser Alm is also particularly suitable for families and beginners, who, like all other winter sports enthusiasts, can enjoy regional cuisine in 60 rustic huts and mountain restaurants.
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4. Les 3 Vallées ski region
- Kilometres of slopes: 600 km
- Altitude: up to 3,230 m
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- Highlights: The Les 3 Vallées ski region is the world’s largest interconnected ski area with 600 kilometres of slopes, 156 modern lifts and first-class cuisine in over 150 huts and mountain restaurants.
With 180,000 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.6 stars, the French ski region Les 3 Vallées ranks among the top four most popular ski resorts in the Alps. The world’s largest contiguous ski area naturally impresses with 600 kilometres of slopes and 156 modern lifts. In addition, the ski region has once again earned a SnowTrex Award in 2025 thanks to its first-class off-piste gastronomy with over 150 restaurants and huts, as well as mountain villages such as Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300 metres above sea level, and the sophisticated Méribel or Les Menuiers. An altitude of up to 3,230 metres in Les 3 Vallées also promises the best snow conditions from November to May.
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5. Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 270 km
- Altitude: up to 2,096 m
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- Highlights: With 270 kilometres of slopes, night skiing, family-friendly learning areas and lively après-ski activities, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the most diverse ski resorts in the Alps.
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski resort is one of the most diverse ski resorts in the Alps. It extends to a highest point of 2,096 metres, from where winter sports enthusiasts can explore 270 kilometres of varied slopes, which are accessible via 69 modern lifts. The slopes around Saalbach are so popular that the ski resort now has 171,000 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.6 stars. Because beginners, leisure skiers and athletic skiers alike can find the right slope for them here, it also received the SnowTrex Award 2025. These are complemented by two floodlit slopes and attractive opportunities for night skiing in Hinterglemm and Leogang. Families on a skiing holiday with children will enjoy learning areas such as ‘Leo’s Kinderland’, while freeriders can take advantage of challenging deep-snow slopes and freestylers can enjoy several snow parks and fun slopes, including the versatile ‘Nitro Snowpark’. Numerous huts, bars and clubs ensure lively après-ski with cosy retreats and atmospheric party locations.
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6. Sölden ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 143 km
- Altitude: up to 3,340 m
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- Highlights: At an altitude of up to 3,340 metres, the Sölden ski area offers 143 kilometres of slopes, 31 modern lifts, two glaciers, freeride zones and the ‘AREA 47’ snow park for freestylers.
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Sölden is one of the most famous winter sports resorts in the Alps and impresses with high alpine terrain up to an altitude of 3,340 metres. It is hardly surprising that the Sölden ski area, with 143 kilometres of slopes served by 31 modern lifts, has been awarded the SnowTrex Award 2025. The ski resort offers a combination of classic runs, two glaciers and spectacular views of the ‘Big 3’ three-thousand-metre peaks, and boasts over 213,000 Instagram followers and a Google rating of 4.6 stars. Beginners can gain their first skiing experience in Innerwald and on the Giggijoch, while experienced skiers can enjoy numerous blue and red slopes. Demanding athletes are drawn to the steep slopes of the Gaislachkogl via Sölden or to the extensive freeriding areas with around 70 km of off-piste options. The ‘AREA 47’ snow park on the Giggijoch offers ideal conditions for freestylers with its variety of obstacles. The offer is complemented by lively après-ski, cosy restaurants and wellness facilities that round off the day’s skiing perfectly.
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7. Livigno ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 115 km
- Altitude: up to 2,798 m
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- Highlights: The Livigno ski resort boasts 115 kilometres of slopes at altitudes of up to 2,798 metres, the Mottolino snow park, heliskiing, traditional Italian cuisine in mountain huts and 150 duty-free shops in the town centre.
The Livigno ski resort has 193,000 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.5 stars. In addition, the SnowTrex Award 2025 underlines the popularity of this Italian mountain region. With 115 kilometres of slopes between 1,816 m and 2,798 m above sea level, winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy skiing here until spring. Thanks to 32 modern lifts, the ski resort in Lombardy also scores highly with its top-class infrastructure, while the freestyle areas and the Mottolino snow park are among the best in Europe. Other highlights in Livigno include heliskiing for adrenaline junkies, traditional Italian cuisine served in mountain huts, and 150 duty-free shops in the town centre.
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8. Tignes – Val d’Isère ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 300 km
- Altitude: up to 3,456 m
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- Highlights: With 300 kilometres of slopes at altitudes of up to 3,456 metres, freeride zones, the Olympic downhill run ‘Face de Bellevarde’ and a diverse culinary offering including Michelin-starred restaurants, Tignes/Val d’Isère is one of the top ski resorts in the Alps.
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The Tignes/Val d’Isère ski resort is also a must in the top 10 most popular ski resorts in the Alps. Reasons for this include 172,000 Instagram followers and a Google rating of 4.6 stars. In addition, many of the 300 kilometres of slopes around the Grande Motte glacier provide pure skiing pleasure from winter until well into spring. The highest mountain station in the ski resort is located at 3,456 m and is served by one of a total of 79 lifts. Highlights of the slopes in Val d’Isère include the Olympic ‘Face de Bellevarde’ downhill run, the 8 km long panoramic ‘Le Grand Huit’ run and the Naturide freeride area. Of course, freestylers will also find a snow park, as well as culinary delights for the gourmets among the skiers, ranging from rustic mountain huts to sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurants in the French ski resort.
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9. Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 62 km
- Altitude: up to 3,029 m
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- Highlights: The glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn, 62 kilometres of slopes, including the steep ‘Black Mamba’ run, five snow parks and the ‘Gipfelwelt 3000’ with panoramic views make the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel-Kaprun ski area a top destination in the Alps.
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One of the main reasons for the popularity of the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun ski resort, with 81,100 followers on Instagram and a Google rating of 4.8 stars, is definitely the glacier. This is because skiing is almost guaranteed all year round on the ice sheet at Kitzsteinhorn (3,203 m), which is also one of the reasons why it was awarded the SnowTrex Award 2025. The ski resort reaches a total altitude of up to 3,029 m and is directly connected to the centre of Kaprun by the ultra-modern ‘K-onnection’ cable car. In addition, the 62 kilometres of slopes in the Salzburg region offer many highlights, such as the ‘Black Mamba’ slope, one of the steepest runs in Austria, as well as freeride routes and five snow parks. In addition, the ‘Gipfelwelt 3000’ offers a unique panoramic view of 30 three-thousand-metre peaks, while the ‘Ice Camp’ with igloos and a cinema gallery is an additional attraction, especially for families with children.
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10. Zillertal Arena ski resort
- Kilometres of slopes: 150 km
- Altitude: up to 2,500 m
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- Highlights: At an altitude of up to 2,500 metres, the Zillertal Arena ski area offers 150 kilometres of slopes, 52 modern lifts, challenging runs such as those in the Krummbachtal valley, three snow parks and a wide range of off-piste activities, as well as 34 huts and mountain restaurants.
The Zillertal Arena ski resort was awarded the SnowTrex Award 2025 and is the largest and most diverse ski resort in the Zillertal valley. At an altitude of up to 2,500 metres, it offers a varied winter sports experience for families, beginners and experts alike: 150 kilometres of slopes connect the villages of Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Königsleiten and Krimml, which are accessible via 52 modern lifts. In addition to wide, enjoyable runs, skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can look forward to sporting challenges such as the 2.5 km long, demanding run in the Krummbachtal valley or the 9 km long valley run from Stoanmandl.
The offer has been ‘rewarded’ with a Google rating of 4.7 stars and 121,000 Instagram followers, and is complemented by free attractions such as Skimovie, photo points and speed checks, as well as numerous toboggan runs and cross-country ski trails. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy regional specialities and panoramic views in 34 huts and mountain restaurants. Away from the slopes, activities such as tobogganing, snow tubing, winter hiking and snowshoeing, or a visit to the Krimml Waterfalls provide variety. For freestylers, three snow parks, led by the Gerlos Snow Park, offer creative space to let off steam.
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FAQ’s about the most popular ski resorts
Which popular ski resorts have received the SnowTrex Award 2025?
Eight of the top 10 most popular ski resorts have been awarded the SnowTrex Award 2025: Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena, Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi, Les 3 Vallées, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Sölden, Livigno, Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun and Zillertal Arena. The award confirms the high quality of the ski resorts in terms of slope quality, snow reliability, infrastructure and service. The seal of approval is awarded solely on the basis of ratings by SnowTrex customers, who particularly appreciate aspects such as the variety of slopes, modern lift infrastructure and gastronomic offerings in the respective ski resorts.
Which popular ski resort has the most kilometres of slopes?
The French ski region Les 3 Vallées tops the list of the world’s largest ski resorts with 600 kilometres of slopes. Tignes – Val d’Isère follows in second place with 300 kilometres of slopes. Other top ski resorts such as Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena (239 km), Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (270 km) and Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi (181 km) also offer extensive slope systems. These large ski resorts allow for several days of skiing fun without repetition and are ideal for longer skiing holidays.
Which popular ski resorts are particularly suitable for freestyle and snowboarding?
Sölden stands out in particular with its versatile ‘AREA 47’ snow park and wide freeride zones. The Zillertal Arena also impresses with three snow parks, led by the Snowpark Gerlos. The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn attracts visitors with several parks and fun slopes, including the famous ‘Nitro Snowpark’. Other freestyle hotspots include Livigno with its renowned Mottolino Snow Park and Tignes/Val d’Isère, which also offers fantastic park and freeride areas.
What are the special highlights of the most popular ski resorts?
Each top ski resort has its own unique attractions: Val Gardena delights visitors with the 40-kilometre-long Sellaronda around the Sella massif and the Seiser Alm, Europe’s largest high alpine pasture. Les 3 Vallées presents Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe (2,300 m). The Silvretta Arena allows cross-border skiing with duty-free shopping in Samnaun. Chamonix offers the legendary Vallée Blanche descent on Mont Blanc. Livigno combines top slopes with 150 duty-free shops in the historic town centre.
Which popular ski resorts are particularly snow-sure?
The glacier areas offer the longest skiing season in the Alps: the Kitzsteinhorn reaches up to 3,029 m and allows summer skiing. Tignes – Val d’Isère with the Grande Motte glacier reaches 3,456 m, while Les 3 Vallées reaches up to 3,230 m. Some of the top ski resorts also have modern snow-making facilities covering at least 80 per cent of the slopes, and the altitudes between 1,500 and 3,500 metres guarantee snow from November until late spring.
