Best Ski Resorts Around The World

Skiing the slopes: the best ski resorts around the world

Europe and North America may be the most well-known ski travel destinations. However it’s possible to hit the slopes on all seven – yes, seven – continents. Read on for the best luxury ski resorts to visit. Remember that winter and summer are reversed depending on the hemisphere. But that only means you can track snow all year round.

Europe

Courchevel, France; ski season: December-April

Where the “ski-in, ski-out” concept was born during World War II. This collection of French Alps villages is visited by European royalty and boasts eight Michelin-starred restaurants.

Africa

Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho; ski season: June-August

Yes, it actually snows on this peak of the Maluti Mountains, one of only two ski resorts in all of Southern Africa. It’s small and sometimes they have to make extra snow, but it’s one of a kind.

Asia

Niseko, Japan; ski season: December-April

Famous for its powdery snow and wispy natural onsens, this Hokkaido ski area is located in the snowiest region in the world, where an average of 14 meters (45.9 feet) fall each year.

Australia

Thredbo; ski season: June-September

Home to Australia’s longest ski runs, and on the side of the country’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, this resort offers a wide variety of terrain to challenge all levels of skier.

North America

Aspen Snowmass, USA; ski season: November-April

This cluster of four Rocky Mountain peaks includes the city’s namesake of Aspen, which rises right in the middle of downtown with upscale restaurants and shops frequented by celebrities.

South America

Portillo Ski Resort, Chile; ski season: June-October

The oldest ski resort in South America, this exclusive private resort can only accommodate 450 hotel guests at a time, who have the slopes to themselves for a week or half a week.

Antarctic

By private visit only; ski season: October-February

The ultimate skiing adventure is not for novices. There are no resorts or chairlifts on this remote continent, but backcountry tour operators like Ski Antarctica will help you ascend and descend the most remote peaks on the planet.

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