The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in the World - 2026 Rankings
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The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in the World

Updated September 2026

Ready to step up your game? Our Advanced ranking showcases the resorts that will challenge even the most competent skiers and riders. These mountains offer steep pitches, technical terrain and exciting challenges that'll get your heart racing. This ranking is built entirely on feedback from the Snomad community - fellow powder hounds who know exactly what makes for a truly satisfying advanced skiing experience.

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League Table
Region
42 runs2994 feet5 lifts
NOW☁️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 6cm
163rd
🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Seven Springs

4.11 advanced rating (9 ratings)
85 runs2850 m34 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 27cm
164th
🇫🇷 France

Les Menuires

4.10 advanced rating (68 ratings)
185 runs2350 m84 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 4cm
165th
🇫🇷 France

Megève

4.10 advanced rating (31 ratings)
73 runs2742 m36 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
166th
🇮🇹 Italy

Cortina d'Ampezzo

4.10 advanced rating (10 ratings)
43 runs2750 m17 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 24cm
167th
🇫🇷 France

Risoul

4.08 advanced rating (13 ratings)
90 runs2600 m19 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 26cm
168th
🇫🇷 France

Valmeinier

4.08 advanced rating (13 ratings)
54 runs2840 m13 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 10cm
169th
🇮🇹 Italy

Sauze d'Oulx

4.07 advanced rating (106 ratings)
38 runs2709 m14 lifts
NOW🌨️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 28cm
170th
🇮🇹 Italy

Pila

4.07 advanced rating (38 ratings)
120 runs2353 m56 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
171st
🇫🇷 France

Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc

4.06 advanced rating (26 ratings)

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🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.15 (571 ratings)
🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.57 (195 ratings)
🇫🇷 France

Val Thorens

4.47 (1024 ratings)
41 runs2579 m18 lifts
NOW🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 24cm
172nd
🇮🇹 Italy

La Thuile

4.06 advanced rating (25 ratings)
43 runs2250 m15 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
173rd
🇫🇷 France

Chamrousse

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)
240 runs2840 m70 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 10cm
174th
🇮🇹 Italy

Claviere - Vialattea

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)
36 runs3057 m24 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 21cm
175th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

St. Moritz - Corviglia

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)
64 runs11700 feet1 lifts
NOW☀️ -2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
176th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Cooper

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)
87 runs10488 feet6 lifts
NOW☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 30cm
177th
🇺🇸 Utah

Solitude Mountain Resort

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)
82 runs5210 feet10 lifts
NOW🌧️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 15cm
178th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Mt Washington Alpine Resort

4.05 advanced rating (41 ratings)
55 runs11500 feet4 lifts
NOW☀️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 8cm
179th
🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

4.05 advanced rating (10 ratings)
47 runs8852 feet8 lifts
NOW☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 36cm
180th
🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.05 advanced rating (10 ratings)
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