{"id":2922,"date":"2019-04-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-04-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T00:00:00","slug":"alpine-ski-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookabach.co.nz\/holiday-ideas\/travel-guides\/ski\/worldwide\/alpine-ski-resort","title":{"rendered":"Take a trip with a European twist at an alpine ski resort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Europe\u2019s alpine ski resorts offer up a little bit of everything. There\u2019s the fine powder, great ski runs, and stunning views of course, but skiing is also a deep-rooted tradition in the European alps, dating back at least a few hundred years. On top of that, this is where the legendary tradition of apres-ski originated, meaning the drinking, dining, and dancing is as top notch as the skiing. Away from the more popular resorts in France and Switzerland,\u00a0Austria<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Italy<\/a>\u00a0offer some of the finest skiing in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n

Stay in some of Europe\u2019s best ski resorts in Austria<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

The French alps might get all the accolades, and Switzerland might have the Matterhorn, but Austria is the true home of skiing in Europe. Boasting the most ski runs on the continent, Austria is also home to some of the snowiest places in Europe, which combined with high peaks, great wine and pastries, and picture-perfect towns and villages, makes for the perfect skiing vacation destination. There\u2019s plenty of choice when it comes to Austrian ski resorts, but check out our top 2,\u00a0St Anton am Arlberg<\/a>\u00a0and Kitzb\u00fchel. <\/p>\n\n

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Ski in, ski out in St Anton<\/a> am Arlberg<\/h3>\n\n\n

Regularly voted the best ski resort in Austria, St Anton am Arlberg is isn\u2019t for the faint of heart. With some of the most difficult ski runs in Europe, St Anton is also a haven for those who love to go off-piste, while intermediate skiers should find enough runs to keep them busy. Not a place to bring the kiddies, St Anton caters to those who really know what they\u2019re doing on the slopes, and the resort itself is quiet and car-free with plenty of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to keep the apres-skiers busy and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n

Keep it cool on a ski trip to Kitzb\u00fchel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

Kitzb\u00fchel is the answer to where to go in Austria if you\u2019re not quite well-practiced on the slopes enough to brave St Anton am Arlberg. This family-friendly resort is popular with skiers of all ages and skill levels and offers plenty of distractions for visitors who don’t need to spend every waking moment on the downhill runs. This Austrian ski resort is clustered around the medieval old town and is packed with great shopping, drinking, and dining opportunities, while the new 10-person gondola lift and 6-person chairlift\u2014with bubble covers and heated seats\u2014mean you\u2019ll be gliding up to the resort\u2019s peaks in style, ease, and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n

Eat your heart out with a ski trip to Italy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

It\u2019s all about pizza, pasta, and pistes at an Italian ski resort. With snow from November through to April \u2013 and, in some places, even longer\u2014the long Italian ski season means you\u2019re almost guaranteed a good run. Italy is one of the best European ski destinations for anyone looking to take things a little more slowly and casually. Here, it\u2019s as much about the atmosphere and having fun as it is about going off-piste or beating your personal bests. It\u2019s also a great choice for families looking for something a little more budget friendly\u2014not to mention friendly to the taste buds. <\/p>\n\n

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Brave the slopes of Breuil-Cervinia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

Just across the border from Zermatt and the iconic peak of the Matterhorn, you\u2019ll find the gorgeous\u00a0Val D\u2019Aosta<\/a>\u00a0resort of Breuil-Cervinia. Easily one of the most popular Italian ski resorts, this skiing region offers something for everyone, including world-class runs, 23 ski lifts, dependably high altitude snow, and plenty of space for beginners. Close by you\u2019ll also find Valtournenche, which is perfect for families and beginners, and even boasts the popular Wild West Playground for children. Both Cervinia and Valtournenche are linked by lifts, trails, and passes to Zermatt in Switzerland, making this one of the biggest international ski resorts in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

Chill out in charming Courmayeur<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

Courmayeur is also found in the Val D\u2019Aosta region, although this time instead of staring up at the steep sides of the Matterhorn, you\u2019ll be gazing in wonder at the sheer slopes of Mont Blanc. Due to its excellent position, Courmayeur has been attracting mountaineers and skiers for years, and is one of the most delightfully traditional Italian ski resorts. Centered around the charming old village, there\u2019s a celebrated but civilized apres-ski tradition to keep you busy off the slopes, where, as is the Italian way of aperitivo, a complimentary snack is served alongside your choice of drink.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Europe offers a wealth of great winter getaways, where you can enjoy top-notch skiing, lively apres-ski, and breathtaking views of the Alps. Choosing which country to go to is the first step of planning a European ski vacation. St Anton am Arlberg and Kitzbuhel are some of Austria\u2019s top ski areas, or if you\u2019re eyeing a trip to Italy, consider the alpine resorts of Breuil-Cervinia and Courmayeur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-worldwide","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nExplore Europe\u2019s best alpine ski resorts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have the time of your life while making memories that last a lifetime with a ski trip to one of Europe\u2019s incredible alpine ski resorts.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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