If you love to ski, but want to get away to someplace exotic, try the European Alps, covering from Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and France. The resorts span anywhere from small villages, to large towns, or even small city. The cultural differences are just as attractive as the skiing. Here a top resorts in each country you can try out.
Austria
St. Anton is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. It sits on the Arlberg mountains. St. Anton is popular with young, energetic, and aggressive skiers and snowboarders.
Germany
Garmisch is a popular resort and was home to the Olympics in the 1970s. Located at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, the resort is one of the Bavarian Alps’ most popular health resorts.
Italy
Cortina is one of the most popular resorts in Italy. It offers slopes for anyone from beginner to advanced. They also provide an array of off-snow activities like dining and shopping.
Switzerland
Jung-frau hosts three main resorts Grindelwald, Wengen, and Mürren. Multi-mile routes connect the three resorts, and the unsurpassed scenery is a bonus that comes with every lift pass. These resorts do not allow cars, which adds to the quiet pleasure.
France
If you are skiing in France, the Chamonix is the place to go. This town hosted the first Winter Olympics back in the 1920s. The ski resort offers a very mountainous terrain that has been used in many films. They offer anything from ski chalets, to ritzy hotels.
