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The very best of the mountains. The biggest, highest, steepest ski areas and resorts with the liveliest après-ski or quickest airport transfers

Winter in Aosta Valley: Ski among the giants
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Winter in Aosta Valley: Ski among the giants

The Aosta Valley is dominated by some of Europe’s most celebrated peaks. Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn ..

Tignes: The season is long. The skiing is bigger
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Tignes: The season is long. The skiing is bigger

Five months of skiing in Tignes from November to May and a winter programme that mixes skiing and snowboarding w..

2026-27 Long-Range Snow Forecast for the Alps, Andorra & Scotland
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2026-27 Long-Range Snow Forecast for the Alps, Andorra & Scotland

By Juan V. Portillo, meteorologist, OnTheSnow. Updated October 26, 2026. Next update November 12, 2026. We can e..

Grindelwald: Skiing beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
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Grindelwald: Skiing beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

Sponsored content There are ski resorts with great skiing, and then there are places where the mountains themsel..

Best early season skiing in Europe
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Best early season skiing in Europe

The best early season skiing in Europe means you can enjoy quieter slopes, discounted lift prices and get that e..

Get fit for winter: Best exercises for skiing
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Get fit for winter: Best exercises for skiing

Exercises for skiing can improve your performance and reduce the chance of injury. Skiing requires a combination..

Best resorts for skiing in May across the globe
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Best resorts for skiing in May across the globe

Skiing in May brings a relaxed vibe, warm temperatures and long, sunny days. So check out our top choices for la..

The best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere
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The best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere

As our winter season draws to an end and we sit peeling off layers of thermals, trawling through our ski albums ..

Best spring skiing: Head to north-facing ski slopes
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Best spring skiing: Head to north-facing ski slopes

For the best spring skiing, choose a resort with north-facing ski slopes so snow remains fluffy rather than slus..

Top 10 weekend ski trips with easy airport access
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Top 10 weekend ski trips with easy airport access

For weekend ski trips, be sure to maximise your time on the slopes – choose a top resort close to the airp..

Best resorts with the longest ski seasons
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Best resorts with the longest ski seasons

Resorts with the longest ski seasons tend to be those that are located at high altitudes and have access to glac..

Best resorts for skiing in April – extend your season
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Best resorts for skiing in April – extend your season

Best resorts for skiing in April – while this may be considered low season, as long as you choose the righ..