The World’s Best Skiing Destinations For 2010

There is some dissent as to the best places in the world to ski so only a sample can be offered here. Some areas of the world show up on all the best of the best lists. And what’s a great place to ski without a vibrant nightlife and fun things to do in the surrounding area?

Courchevel, France – proclaims itself to be the world’s largest ski resort but is also often called the world’s BEST ski resort. Courcheval has three villages and is located within the Three Valleys. The highest of the villages, Courchevel 1850, boasts four gourmet restaurants and many boutiques as well as a ski-jumping area, an Olympic Ice-skating rink, ice climbing and night tobogganing.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France – is one of the contenders for “World’s Best Ski Resort.” It’s the highest peak in the alps and second highest in Europe (4.8 km) and offers a vertical drop of 2.8 km. Host to the first Winter Olympic games in 1924, Chamonix is home to the 22 km Vallee Blanche run, one of Europe’s longest ski trails. It boasts backcountry skiing, hang gliding and ice climbing on glaciers.

Cortina, Italy – is one of Europe’s most popular and extreme resorts. Host of the 1956 Olympics, is it located in the eastern Dolomites. 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs are located in the central village and skiers on holiday can buy a pass that gives access to 50 other resorts in the area. For bobsledding, snow rafting and sledding and tobogganing, plan a visit to Cortina Adrenaline.

Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia – has been voted, by North Americans, “The Best North American Ski Resort” many times. It is most certainly one of the largest and finest ski resorts in North America. It has the largest vertical drop (1.6) in North America. There are expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls. In the evening, or on a day off from skiing, visit one of Whistlers cafes, shops or 100 restaurants.

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – in the Laurentian Mountains, is a European style village with cobblestoned streets, a wide selection of pubs, creperies and lots of shopping. Ski on the hundreds of trails, many terrain parks or try off-piste skiing. Take a day off and take the one hour drive to Montreal.

Aspen, Colorado – offers a chance to ski with the rich and famous. Known for the razzle dazzle of its night life, come for some of the finest skiing in North America. Every skier will find a level of terrain that is suitable to their level of expertise. It can be a bit expensive but it’s worth it.

Squaw Valley, California – offers mild California weather, super views of lovely Lake Tahoe and world class slopes and terrain. All skiers will be able to find terrain that is suitable to their skill level.

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