4 Amazing Ski Resorts for 2012

Ready to hit the slopes? Here are some fantastic resorts to visit for the best skiing and snowboarding.

Arinsal

Arinsal Resort What A Fantastic Range

This prime Andorra Ski Resort with its annual snow festivals and races is a fantastic place for beginners and advanced skiers alike. This really is a party Ski resort so is very popular with young people with its good bars, and clubs(Ciscos a prime varorite) and easy access to the Gondola in the morning its very good value for money.  People often think it will be sleepy in an Andorra village no chance. The view at the top station is fantastic and has long winding run looked after blue runs and some fast reds and blacks for the more adventurous. So get a great Arinsal Ski Holiday that will have top days on teh sloped and top nights apres ski.

Courchevel

Courchevel Prime Powder Skiing

Courchevel, in France, is set in the famous Three Valleys and is one of the most impressive resorts in Europe. Skiiers of all levels will find exactly the slopes they desire. Snowboarding is excellent here too. The slopes vary from beginner to advanced, with 4 star slopes and 3 star boarding. Courcheval is great for families, and also offers many other activities from ice skating to tobogganing. Go snow shoeing, ice climbing or even hot air ballooning! Apartments, hotels and chalets are scattered all around the slopes for your convenience.

Filzmoos

Filzmoos Breathtaking Views

Austria’s Filzmoos will provide you with the most magnificent scenery in the country. Nestled at the foot of the Bischofsmütze mountain and the famous Dachstein glacier you will find the quaint village of Filzmoos. The six person gondola rides take skiiers to the top for a dramatic and breathtaking ride back down to the village. The crowds here are rarely a problem, and there is hardly a queue line for the lifts. After a day of skiing, take a romantic sleigh ride through the forest for a relaxing ending to your day. Cozy up in a blanket and let the horses be in charge. They will take you on a spectacular hour long ride, stop and give you time to hang out with the locals, and enjoy an amazing return ride. The village has many beautiful hotels for families or singles, and the mountain chalets are the perfect setting.

Stowe

Stowe Mountain View Just Stunning

Stowe, Vermont is rated the number one ski resort in New England. There are two major peaks to ski on; Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield, which is Vermont’s highest. While Spruce Peak is great for beginners, the Front Four double black diamond runs are excellent for the advanced skiier. The terrain varies from soft powder and deep drops to big bumps, and also offers glade skiing. The resort is also happy to have the snowboarders, and offers three terrain parks and a super half-pipe. The resort also has husky dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Or take a guided snowmobile tour and give your legs a rest.

Do some shopping at the General Store on Main Street for some nostalgia. The Stowe Craft Gallery has unusual and unique items you will enjoy browsing through. The Vermont Ski Museum is also located in Stowe. Check out some great skiing history.

There are so many great resorts to take your skiing holiday. Each one is different in it’s own way, and they all have so much more to do than just ski. Choose the right one for the activities that you seek and you will have a fantastic time.