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
100 runs8610 feet11 lifts
NOW☀️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 24cm
181st
🇺🇸 California

Northstar California

4.03 advanced rating (16 ratings)
24 runs3275 m11 lifts
NOW🌨️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 21cm
182nd
🇮🇹 Italy

Gressoney-La-Trinité - Monterosa Ski

4.03 advanced rating (15 ratings)
29 runs1332 feet6 lifts
NOW🌨️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
183rd
🇨🇦 Ontario

Horseshoe Resort

4.02 advanced rating (28 ratings)
46 runs2800 m14 lifts
NOW🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 19cm
184th
🇮🇹 Italy

Bardonecchia

4.00 advanced rating (15 ratings)
89 runs7582 feet7 lifts
NOW🌤️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
185th
🇺🇸 Idaho

Bogus Basin

4.00 advanced rating (15 ratings)
71 runs2625 feet9 lifts
NOW☁️ -3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
186th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Sainte Anne

4.00 advanced rating (14 ratings)
46 runs2100 m24 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
187th
🇫🇷 France

Le Grand Bornand

4.00 advanced rating (13 ratings)
51 runs6600 feet4 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
188th
🇺🇸 Idaho

Kelly Canyon Ski Area

4.00 advanced rating (12 ratings)
71 runs10970 feet3 lifts
NOW☀️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 30cm
189th
🇺🇸 Utah

Brian Head Resort

4.00 advanced rating (11 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)
9 runs4000 feet3 lifts
NOW🌦️ 8°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
190th
🇺🇸 North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

4.00 advanced rating (8 ratings)
59 runs8200 feet9 lifts
NOW☀️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
191st
🇺🇸 California

Mountain High

4.00 advanced rating (8 ratings)
35 runs1253 feet12 lifts
NOW🌨️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 1cm
192nd
🇨🇦 Ontario

Mt St Louis-Moonstone

3.99 advanced rating (65 ratings)
116 runs3305 m21 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
193rd
🇪🇸 Spain

Sierra Nevada

3.97 advanced rating (15 ratings)
42 runs3000 m30 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 20cm
194th
🇮🇹 Italy

Pontedilegno - Tonale

3.94 advanced rating (18 ratings)
18 runs1604 m10 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
195th
🇦🇹 Austria

St. Johann in Tirol

3.94 advanced rating (8 ratings)
41 runs4150 feet5 lifts
NOW🌦️ 8°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
196th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Mt Seymour

3.92 advanced rating (12 ratings)
29 runs2560 m14 lifts
NOW☁️ 8°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
197th
🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Borovets

3.91 advanced rating (67 ratings)
19 runs2705 m10 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 18cm
198th
🇮🇹 Italy

Champoluc - Monterosa Ski

3.90 advanced rating (10 ratings)
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