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
43 runs2789 feet7 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
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127th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Orford

4.23 advanced rating (13 ratings)
149 runs13150 feet11 lifts
NOW☀️ 1°C
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128th
🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.22 advanced rating (18 ratings)
66 runs2950 m41 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
129th
🇫🇷 France

Brides les Bains

4.22 advanced rating (9 ratings)
9 runs2686 m3 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 14cm
130th
🇦🇹 Austria

Bad Gastein - Sportgastein

4.22 advanced rating (9 ratings)
19 runs2230 m11 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
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131st
🇦🇹 Austria

Stubaital - Schlick 2000

4.22 advanced rating (9 ratings)
43 runs531 m27 lifts
NOW☁️ -9°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
132nd
🇫🇮 Finland

Levi

4.22 advanced rating (9 ratings)
47 runs2560 m30 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 7cm
133rd
🇦🇩 Andorra

Pal Arinsal

4.21 advanced rating (28 ratings)
25 runs1266 feet3 lifts
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134th
🇨🇦 Ontario

Calabogie Peaks

4.21 advanced rating (19 ratings)
43 runs1903 feet7 lifts
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135th
🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Blanc

4.21 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)
118 runs3275 m67 lifts
NOW🌧️ 9°C
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136th
🇫🇷 France

Chamonix

4.20 advanced rating (170 ratings)
138 runs2640 m73 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
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137th
🇦🇩 Andorra

Grandvalira: Pas de la Casa

4.20 advanced rating (56 ratings)
42 runs2580 m20 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
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138th
🇮🇹 Italy

Madonna di Campiglio

4.20 advanced rating (38 ratings)
108 runs2500 m41 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 2cm
139th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Grindelwald - Wengen

4.20 advanced rating (35 ratings)
41 runs2800 m16 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 32cm
140th
🇫🇷 France

La Rosière 1850

4.19 advanced rating (51 ratings)
45 runs2755 m17 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
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141st
🇮🇹 Italy

Courmayeur

4.19 advanced rating (48 ratings)
43 runs2963 m22 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
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NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
142nd
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Skiarena Andermatt-Sedrun

4.19 advanced rating (8 ratings)
117 runs4395 feet8 lifts
NOW☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
143rd
🇺🇸 Vermont

Stowe Mountain

4.18 advanced rating (17 ratings)
42 runs3000 m27 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 27cm
144th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Crans Montana

4.17 advanced rating (9 ratings)
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