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
107 runs10822 feet6 lifts
NOW☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 31cm
37th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Purgatory

4.50 advanced rating (10 ratings)
32 runs1800 m16 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
38th
🇫🇷 France

Saint-Jean d'Aulps

4.50 advanced rating (8 ratings)
225 runs1869 m82 lifts
NOW☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
39th
🇦🇹 Austria

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental

4.50 advanced rating (8 ratings)
26 runs2620 m6 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 26cm
40th
🇫🇷 France

Sainte Foy Tarentaise

4.48 advanced rating (29 ratings)
140 runs11000 feet12 lifts
NOW☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 32cm
41st
🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbird

4.48 advanced rating (24 ratings)
75 runs3450 m40 lifts
NOW🌨️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 36cm
42nd
🇫🇷 France

Tignes

4.47 advanced rating (457 ratings)
88 runs3230 m30 lifts
NOW🌨️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 49cm
43rd
🇫🇷 France

Val Thorens

4.47 advanced rating (433 ratings)
53 runs2277 m35 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 14cm
44th
🇫🇷 France

Avoriaz

4.47 advanced rating (352 ratings)
91 runs2500 m60 lifts
NOW☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
45th
🇦🇹 Austria

Mayrhofen

4.47 advanced rating (116 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)
141 runs2811 m88 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 13cm
46th
🇦🇹 Austria

Lech Zürs am Arlberg

4.47 advanced rating (34 ratings)
93 runs9800 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 33cm
47th
🇺🇸 California

Kirkwood

4.47 advanced rating (16 ratings)
138 runs7060 feet13 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
48th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Sun Peaks

4.46 advanced rating (83 ratings)
130 runs3899 m52 lifts
NOW☁️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 34cm
49th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Zermatt

4.46 advanced rating (77 ratings)
63 runs2800 m30 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 15cm
50th
🇫🇷 France

Val Cenis

4.46 advanced rating (13 ratings)
141 runs2811 m88 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 13cm
51st
🇦🇹 Austria

St. Anton am Arlberg

4.45 advanced rating (162 ratings)
64 runs1800 m45 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
52nd
🇦🇹 Austria

St. Johann - Alpendorf

4.45 advanced rating (11 ratings)
70 runs2952 m37 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 16cm
53rd
🇫🇷 France

Méribel

4.44 advanced rating (185 ratings)
141 runs8038 feet11 lifts
NOW🌨️ -5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 11cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
54th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Panorama Mountain

4.44 advanced rating (54 ratings)
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