Top 5 Northern Hemisphere Ski Resorts

Written by Jonty O’Callaghan – Para-Alpine Skier

Whether you’re a professional para-alpine skier or just learning the ropes, the Northern Hemisphere boasts some of the most incredible ski fields in the world.

If youre looking to travel north and hit the slopes, the best time to visit is from December to March..

Here are 5 of the best ski resorts that should be on your radar.

5. Tignes, France

5. Tignes, France

Nestled by the French border with Italy, this alpine oasis is rich in scenery and culture. Owing to its altitude and glacial features, the resort is famous for its long runs and reliable snowfall.

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4. Portes Du Soleil, France/Switzerland

With an extensive network of lifts allowing skiers to seamlessly ski across international borders, this unique collection of resorts offers a truly distinctive experience for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels. Consisting of around 650km of skiable terrain, it would be possible to ski here for weeks without repeating a run.

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4. Portes Du Soleil, France/Switzerland
3. Park City, USA

3. Park City, USA

Situated just half an hour from Salt Lake City, this iconic resort operates one of the largest skiable areas in Northern America. Meanwhile, the off-snow experience is enriched by countless bars and restaurants, as well as the annual Sundance film festival.

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2. Zell am See, Austria

Bestowed with the natural beauty of the mountainous Austrian landscape, this lakeside resort is enriched with culture and serenity. A plentiful variety of terrain combines perfectly with Bavarian customs and cuisine.

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2. Zell am See, Austria
1. Winter Park, USA

1. Winter Park, USA

While Colorado is full of famous resorts that offer luxurious and exclusive experiences to the coastal elites, this hidden gem gives visitors a more localised taste of North American skiing and culture.

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