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
41 runs5282 feet4 lifts
NOW🌫️ -8°C
PAST 48H❄️ 8cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
109th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Hudson Bay Mountain

4.30 advanced rating (10 ratings)
128 runs3250 m95 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 25cm
110th
🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.29 advanced rating (197 ratings)
234 runs7493 feet27 lifts
NOW🌦️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 66cm
111th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Whistler Blackcomb

4.28 advanced rating (282 ratings)
66 runs3029 m46 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 2cm
112th
🇦🇹 Austria

Zell am See - Kaprun

4.28 advanced rating (40 ratings)
50 runs2470 feet6 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
113th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Owl's Head

4.28 advanced rating (9 ratings)
72 runs2002 m47 lifts
NOW🌧️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
114th
🇫🇷 France

Les Gets

4.27 advanced rating (71 ratings)
22 runs3210 m25 lifts
NOW☁️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 23cm
115th
🇦🇹 Austria

Stubai Glacier

4.27 advanced rating (22 ratings)
111 runs3300 m71 lifts
NOW🌨️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 43cm
116th
🇫🇷 France

Alpe d'Huez

4.26 advanced rating (194 ratings)
109 runs2738 m56 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 18cm
117th
🇫🇷 France

Courchevel

4.26 advanced rating (103 ratings)

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🇫🇷 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 runs12408 feet13 lifts
NOW☀️ -3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 2cm
118th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.26 advanced rating (36 ratings)
33 runs3330 m27 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 47cm
119th
🇫🇷 France

Vaujany

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)
42 runs2040 m25 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
120th
🇮🇹 Italy

Folgàrida - Marilléva

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)
40 runs6965 feet4 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 1cm
121st
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Baldy Mountain Resort

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)
71 runs3150 feet5 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 6cm
122nd
🇺🇸 Vermont

Bolton Valley

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)
105 runs8700 feet2 lifts
NOW☁️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 1cm
123rd
🇺🇸 Montana

Bridger Bowl

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)
45 runs2200 m42 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
124th
🇫🇷 France

Châtel

4.24 advanced rating (39 ratings)
101 runs2871 feet14 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
125th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Tremblant

4.23 advanced rating (125 ratings)
83 runs2800 m61 lifts
NOW🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 18cm
126th
🇫🇷 France

Serre Chevalier

4.23 advanced rating (55 ratings)
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