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The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in the World

Updated August 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

43 runs3334 m28 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 4°C
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19th

🇮🇹 Italy

Arabba Marmolada

4.58 advanced rating (24 ratings)

270 runs9050 feet19 lifts

NOW	☀️ 6°C
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20th

🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

4.56 advanced rating (34 ratings)

64 runs1990 m45 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 9°C
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21st

🇦🇹 Austria

Flachau

4.56 advanced rating (16 ratings)

21 runs2277 m17 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 9°C
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22nd

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Champéry

4.56 advanced rating (8 ratings)

64 runs1800 m45 lifts

NOW	⛅ 11°C
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23rd

🇦🇹 Austria

St. Johann - Alpendorf

4.55 advanced rating (10 ratings)

121 runs9065 feet9 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
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24th

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Bachelor

4.55 advanced rating (10 ratings)

80 runs2225 m31 lifts

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25th

🇮🇹 Italy

3 Zinnen Dolomites

4.54 advanced rating (27 ratings)

48 runs8860 feet1 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 13°C
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26th

🇺🇸 Utah

Beaver Mountain

4.54 advanced rating (13 ratings)

118 runs11068 feet5 lifts

NOW	☀️ 11°C
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27th

🇺🇸 Utah

Alta Ski Area

4.53 advanced rating (30 ratings)

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🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.14 (545 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.58 (191 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.32 (529 ratings)

41 runs3340 m31 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 6°C
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NEXT 7D	❄️ 18cm

28th

🇦🇹 Austria

Sölden

4.52 advanced rating (85 ratings)

129 runs8219 feet5 lifts

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29th

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Kicking Horse

4.52 advanced rating (52 ratings)

43 runs2778 m53 lifts

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30th

🇮🇹 Italy

Alta Badia

4.52 advanced rating (25 ratings)

151 runs12313 feet11 lifts

NOW	☀️ 7°C
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31st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.51 advanced rating (57 ratings)

31 runs2958 m23 lifts

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32nd

🇮🇹 Italy

Canazei - Belvedere

4.51 advanced rating (34 ratings)

141 runs2811 m88 lifts

NOW	⛅ 6°C
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NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

33rd

🇦🇹 Austria

Lech Zürs am Arlberg

4.50 advanced rating (32 ratings)

150 runs11440 feet14 lifts

NOW	☀️ 12°C
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34th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.50 advanced rating (24 ratings)

64 runs2000 m43 lifts

NOW	⛅ 9°C
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35th

🇦🇹 Austria

Wagrain

4.50 advanced rating (12 ratings)

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 8°C
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36th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.50 advanced rating (12 ratings)

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