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
81 runs3968 feet6 lifts
NOW☁️ -3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 4cm
19th
🇺🇸 Vermont

Jay Peak

4.58 advanced rating (30 ratings)
270 runs9050 feet19 lifts
NOW☀️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 35cm
20th
🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

4.56 advanced rating (35 ratings)
64 runs1990 m45 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 1cm
21st
🇦🇹 Austria

Flachau

4.56 advanced rating (16 ratings)
21 runs2277 m17 lifts
NOW🌧️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
22nd
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Champéry

4.56 advanced rating (8 ratings)
121 runs9065 feet9 lifts
NOW☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 23cm
23rd
🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Bachelor

4.55 advanced rating (10 ratings)
48 runs8860 feet1 lifts
NOW🌤️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 16cm
24th
🇺🇸 Utah

Beaver Mountain

4.54 advanced rating (13 ratings)
129 runs8219 feet5 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 8cm
25th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Kicking Horse

4.53 advanced rating (53 ratings)
118 runs11068 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 32cm
26th
🇺🇸 Utah

Alta Ski Area

4.53 advanced rating (30 ratings)
80 runs2225 m31 lifts
NOW🌫️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
27th
🇮🇹 Italy

3 Zinnen Dolomites

4.53 advanced rating (29 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 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)
43 runs2778 m53 lifts
NOW☁️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 10cm
28th
🇮🇹 Italy

Alta Badia

4.52 advanced rating (27 ratings)
41 runs3340 m31 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 21cm
29th
🇦🇹 Austria

Sölden

4.51 advanced rating (87 ratings)
151 runs12313 feet11 lifts
NOW☀️ -3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 6cm
30th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.51 advanced rating (57 ratings)
31 runs2958 m23 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
31st
🇮🇹 Italy

Canazei - Belvedere

4.51 advanced rating (35 ratings)
150 runs11440 feet14 lifts
NOW☀️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 8cm
32nd
🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.50 advanced rating (24 ratings)
64 runs2000 m43 lifts
NOW☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 7cm
33rd
🇦🇹 Austria

Wagrain

4.50 advanced rating (12 ratings)
56 runs8500 feet6 lifts
NOW☀️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 25cm
34th
🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.50 advanced rating (12 ratings)
117 runs2865 m43 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 18cm
35th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Arosa Lenzerheide

4.50 advanced rating (10 ratings)
154 runs9422 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 17cm
36th
🇺🇸 Utah

Powder Mountain

4.50 advanced rating (10 ratings)
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