Increasingly popular is the active recreation at the ski resorts in Europe, which are located in the Alps and the Carpathians. And if the Carpathians are located on the territory of one state - Ukraine, then the Alpine - five.
In the article we will consider the features of the ski resorts of the Alpine region located in Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany, so that it would be easier to make a choice where to go on vacation.
Austrian ski resorts in the Alps
The mountains occupy most of the country, but here is a small part of the Alps. Therefore, local routes are very dependent on the weather, but the glaciers located here allow you to save enough snow for almost 7 months a year. Ski resorts are represented by small typical alpine villages, there are a lot of them - more than a thousand. Most of the tracks are designed for skiing beginners, but there are also quite complex.
The most popular and high trails are in the western province of Tyrol (Lech, St. Anton), in the east - Mayrhofen. And in the resorts of Bad Gastein and Zell am See, you can even rest year-round.
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Swiss ski resorts in the Alps
It is in Switzerland that the highest ski trails and the best ski resorts in the Alps are located. Due to the large number of descents, lifts with high capacity, high location of all resorts, the ski season lasts from November to April.
The best ski resorts in Switzerland are Château, Crans-Montana, Davos , Engelberg, Zaas-Fe, Arosa, Kandersteg.
In addition to skiing in Switzerland, you can still do eco tourism or visit local attractions.
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French ski resorts in the Alps
It is in France, thanks to the stable sunny weather and high-mountain trails, is the largest European winter sports center. On the French part of the Alps, you can find ski slopes of varying complexity and focus, equipped with modern tourist infrastructure and a wide range of entertainment. It is here that most of the good schools for winter sports are located.
The most popular resorts are Chamonix , Brides Le Ben, Courchevel, Val d'Isere, Tignes, Val Thorens, Les Deux Alpes, La Plagne, Megeve, Meribel-Mottaret, Morzine, and others.
Visit the French ski resorts from the beginning of December to mid-May.
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Italian ski resorts in the Alps
Located in the north and north-west of the country, the Italian ski resorts are united by one system of ski lifts to a common ski area, which is very convenient for tourists. In Italy, you can find and small recreation centers, and modern tourist facilities with a high level of infrastructure.
The most visited resorts in Italy are in the Dolomites: Val Gardena, Bormio, Val di Fassa, Arabba, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Val di Fiemme, San Martino di Castrozza, Valle Isarco, Tre Valli and Cervinia, Madonna di Campiglio, Livigno, Pinzolo, Sestrietra and Monte Bondone. It in general is more than 1400 km of ski runs.
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German ski resorts in the Alps
The main part of the Alps is located in Bavaria and on the border of Germany with Austria. It is here that the most famous German ski resorts are located: Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Feldberg, Ruhpolding, and others.
A distinctive feature of these ski resorts is the thoughtfulness of lift systems, the location of hotels, a high level of service, a diverse choice of accommodation and the opportunity to combine winter sports with a visit to various spa treatments.
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