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
185 runs2500 m210 lifts
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55th
🇮🇹 Italy

Val Gardena

4.44 advanced rating (47 ratings)
48 runs2487 m19 lifts
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56th
🇫🇷 France

Les Contamines Montjoie

4.44 advanced rating (17 ratings)
20 runs3250 m20 lifts
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NEXT 7D❄️ 23cm
57th
🇦🇹 Austria

Hintertux Glacier

4.44 advanced rating (16 ratings)
140 runs3140 feet11 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
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58th
🇺🇸 Maine

Sunday River

4.44 advanced rating (8 ratings)
77 runs2900 m32 lifts
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NEXT 7D❄️ 28cm
59th
🇮🇹 Italy

Livigno

4.43 advanced rating (35 ratings)
164 runs8652 feet11 lifts
NOW☁️ -2°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 4cm
60th
🇨🇦 Alberta

Lake Louise

4.42 advanced rating (183 ratings)
96 runs2000 m49 lifts
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61st
🇦🇹 Austria

Kitzbühel

4.42 advanced rating (67 ratings)
133 runs6283 feet11 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
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62nd
🇨🇦 British Columbia

SilverStar

4.41 advanced rating (53 ratings)
94 runs13010 feet6 lifts
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63rd
🇺🇸 Colorado

Loveland Ski Area

4.41 advanced rating (17 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)
138 runs2640 m73 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
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64th
🇦🇩 Andorra

Grandvalira: El Tarter

4.41 advanced rating (17 ratings)
225 runs1869 m82 lifts
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65th
🇦🇹 Austria

Westendorf - SkiWelt

4.41 advanced rating (11 ratings)
366 runs12510 feet29 lifts
NOW☀️ 0°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 10cm
66th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Aspen Snowmass

4.40 advanced rating (35 ratings)
94 runs7457 feet6 lifts
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67th
🇨🇦 Alberta

Castle Mountain

4.39 advanced rating (33 ratings)
60 runs2250 feet11 lifts
NOW🌦️ 5°C
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68th
🇺🇸 New York

Holiday Valley

4.39 advanced rating (23 ratings)
40 runs2880 m21 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 18cm
69th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Grimentz-Zinal

4.39 advanced rating (14 ratings)
114 runs2610 m36 lifts
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70th
🇪🇸 Spain

Baqueira - Beret

4.39 advanced rating (9 ratings)
119 runs7608 feet16 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
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71st
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Big White

4.38 advanced rating (144 ratings)
142 runs7001 feet10 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
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72nd
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Fernie Alpine

4.38 advanced rating (68 ratings)
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