The Swiss Alps are a place where lovers of alpine skiing come from all over Europe and from beyond. There are a huge number of resorts for every taste, and choosing the right one is often quite difficult. We present to your attention the TOP-5 of the best ski resorts of this country.
The best ski resorts in Switzerland
In the top five "best of the best", according to the masters of skiing and just fans of outdoor activities, there are such resorts as Zermatt , Savonyin, Verbier , Engelberg and St. Moritz . Let's look at each of them in more detail.
Zermatt
The Zermatt ski resort is one of the most popular in Switzerland . In addition to the picturesque landscapes, Zermatt also houses the famous Matterhorn - a high mountain, which has the status of the most photographed peak of Europe. This resort is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps and accepts skiers and snowboarders all year round, which is its undeniable advantage.
In Zermatt you are waiting for mountain routes of great length and large differences of heights, very appreciated by professional athletes. But for beginners, the tracks are too complicated.
Verbier
The best place for beginners will be a ski resort in Switzerland, like Verbier. It is located in the canton of Valais and combines the trails of Verbier, Chumaz, Nend and Veysonaz. Local slopes have a different level of complexity; There are also routes for lovers of plain skis.
In addition, Verbier is interesting in that here every year the World Freeride Championship is held. Fans of parties will appreciate the active night life of this resort. In Verbier there are numerous chalets, private boarding houses and, of course, hotels, some of the best in Switzerland .
Engelberg
Among the ski resorts of Switzerland, located near Zurich, Engelberg is the most prestigious. In addition to the classic skiing, here you can enjoy other types of outdoor activities. Paragliding, snowboarding, carving, mountaineering, indoor skating rink, swimming pool, sports center await you at the Engelberg resort. Interesting will be excursions to Mount Titlis where visitors will see the most beautiful glacial grotto and will be able to visit an unusual panoramic restaurant.
St. Moritz
In the canton of Graubünden there is a unique place - St. Moritz. Among the ski resorts in Switzerland, it is considered the most expensive - the prices here far exceed the average level. At the same time, it fully corresponds to its high prices, being a true symbol of luxury. Another feature of St. Moritz is its unique climate: up to 325 sunny days a year - it's a lot for a ski resort.
As for active recreation, there are descents from the gently sloping to the extreme. This resort includes three areas for skiing - Korvach, Devil's, Corviglia.
Savognin
Savonyin is a traditional place for families with children . There is an excellent children's ski school, and relatively low and wide slopes make the slopes ideal for learning to skate.
In Savognin you can not only ride on one of the small ski slopes, but also fully enjoy the communication with the pristine nature of the Alpine mountains. Also in the village there are cafes, restaurants, bars, discos and a fitness center, tennis courts. And local thermal springs with swimming pools and saunas make Savognin one of the most interesting ski resorts in Switzerland.
In addition to the above-mentioned ski resorts in the Alps, Switzerland also has lesser known: Shampusin, Leukerbad , Torgon, Andermatt, Gstaad, Grindelwald , Saas-Fee , Villar and many others.