Great places to ski

10 Great places to Ski in Europe
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Orson_Johnson]Orson Johnson

1. Chamonix, France - Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, this little town boasts amazing ski areas such as the Grand Montets (1235 m - 3000 m) and Brévent / Flégère (1030 m - 2525 m), all while offering a sense of adventure that is sure to not disappoint.

2. Kitzbühel, Austria - With the 5 main ski areas surrounding the village having plenty of extensive slopes catering to the needs of everyone who visits, this little town is one to try out. Contrary to the easy going nature of most of the courses, Kitzbühel contains one of the most challenging world cup circuit courses, Hahnenkamm

3. Neustift, Austria - With one of the finest year round skiing conditions and Austria's largest glacial ski resort, Neustift is one to be at especially for those traveling with family and friends. The main draw of the area would be the Stubai Glacier which extends to over 100km of beautiful snow sure ski pistes.

4. Wengen, Switzerland - Charm exudes from this beautiful ski resort the moment you arrive. An easy going pace is felt, with most of the slopes having gentle runs leading up to Grindelwald.

5. Flims Laax Falera, Switzerland - Famous for its 3 interconnected mountains, Flims, Laax and Falera make up one of the most popular ski resorts in Switzerland. This place is more for the intermediate skiers and beginners, with over 130 miles of extensive slopes to satisfy the adventure seeking.

6- Verbier, Switzerland - With its four valleys and slopes for over 240miles, this is a resort more for the experienced and those looking for a challenge. Exploring its off-slope routes and good bump runs are just some of the things that make it worth your visit.

7- Cortina d`Ampezzo, Italy - Picture Perfect and said to be the most beautiful winter wonderland resort in the world, its amazing slopes are idyllic for both beginners and intermediates. The scenery will definitely take your breath away if the skiing doesn't.

8. Sestriere, Italy - Friendly ski resort renown for its pistes that are connected to the "milky-way". An excellent place to visit with good snow reliability and an extensive range of slopes with some tougher runs for the more experienced.

9 -Val d'Isere, France - One of the best resorts in Europe for the experts, its no surprise that it's often a crowded place. However, even the beginners would find something here as they have runs for all standards with the huge area linked to Tignes.

10. Les Deux Alpes, France - Great for all standards and famous for its dual combination of both summer and winter skiing with excellent snow records, this is one mega ski resort you would feel at ease with.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing [http://www.holiday-velvet.com/chamonix]Chamonix holiday apartments & [http://www.holiday-velvet.com]Holiday rentals worldwide

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