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
78 runs2828 m68 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 14cm
91st
🇦🇹 Austria

Serfaus Fiss Ladis

4.33 advanced rating (12 ratings)
29 runs2188 m16 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
92nd
🇦🇹 Austria

Zauchensee

4.33 advanced rating (9 ratings)
111 runs4083 feet11 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 11cm
93rd
🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

4.33 advanced rating (9 ratings)
92 runs6400 feet6 lifts
NOW☁️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
94th
🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.33 advanced rating (9 ratings)
60 runs3176 feet10 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
95th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Sutton

4.33 advanced rating (9 ratings)
123 runs3226 m52 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 25cm
96th
🇫🇷 France

Les Arcs

4.32 advanced rating (191 ratings)
41 runs2000 m28 lifts
NOW☁️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
97th
🇦🇹 Austria

Zell am See - Schmittenhöhe

4.32 advanced rating (34 ratings)
113 runs10067 feet14 lifts
NOW☀️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 14cm
98th
🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

4.32 advanced rating (34 ratings)
70 runs2844 m57 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 12cm
99th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Davos Klosters

4.32 advanced rating (30 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)
155 runs4241 feet14 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 15cm
100th
🇺🇸 Vermont

Killington Resort

4.32 advanced rating (28 ratings)
69 runs3250 m56 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 40cm
101st
🇫🇷 France

Peisey Vallandry

4.32 advanced rating (19 ratings)
103 runs9570 feet16 lifts
NOW☀️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 30cm
102nd
🇺🇸 Utah

Deer Valley Resort

4.32 advanced rating (17 ratings)
146 runs8957 feet12 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
103rd
🇨🇦 Alberta

Sunshine Village

4.31 advanced rating (153 ratings)
65 runs10500 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 30cm
104th
🇺🇸 Utah

Brighton Resort

4.31 advanced rating (29 ratings)
24 runs3330 m20 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 22cm
105th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Nendaz

4.31 advanced rating (16 ratings)
110 runs12481 feet6 lifts
NOW☀️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 14cm
106th
🇺🇸 New Mexico

Taos Ski Valley

4.31 advanced rating (8 ratings)
50 runs3082 m25 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 22cm
107th
🇦🇹 Austria

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

4.30 advanced rating (103 ratings)
275 runs11570 feet21 lifts
NOW☀️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 6cm
108th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

4.30 advanced rating (42 ratings)
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