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
27 runs2420 m14 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 22cm
145th
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Anzère

4.17 advanced rating (9 ratings)
96 runs3600 m42 lifts
NOW🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 47cm
146th
🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.16 advanced rating (187 ratings)
80 runs7198 feet4 lifts
NOW☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
147th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Apex Mountain

4.16 advanced rating (22 ratings)
29 runs3017 m14 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 29cm
148th
🇮🇹 Italy

Bormio

4.16 advanced rating (16 ratings)
65 runs2500 m17 lifts
NOW🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 26cm
149th
🇫🇷 France

Flaine

4.15 advanced rating (89 ratings)
49 runs2275 m32 lifts
NOW🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 5cm
150th
🇮🇹 Italy

Plan de Corones / Kronplatz

4.15 advanced rating (10 ratings)
44 runs3600 m22 lifts
NOW☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 19cm
151st
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Saas Fee

4.15 advanced rating (10 ratings)
46 runs3480 m15 lifts
NOW☁️ 1°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 34cm
152nd
🇮🇹 Italy

Cervinia - Breuil

4.14 advanced rating (81 ratings)
110 runs1693 feet11 lifts
NOW☁️ 0°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
153rd
🇨🇦 Quebec

Bromont, montagne d’expériences

4.14 advanced rating (29 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)
28 runs3029 m23 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 9cm
154th
🇦🇹 Austria

Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel - Kaprun

4.14 advanced rating (14 ratings)
20 runs1926 m13 lifts
NOW☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 0cm
155th
🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Pamporovo

4.14 advanced rating (11 ratings)
28 runs2480 m13 lifts
NOW🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 17cm
156th
🇫🇷 France

Les Carroz

4.13 advanced rating (15 ratings)
80 runs6503 feet5 lifts
NOW☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 1cm
157th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Kimberley

4.13 advanced rating (15 ratings)
317 runs11166 feet17 lifts
NOW☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 4cm
158th
🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.11 advanced rating (22 ratings)
72 runs8250 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ 7°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 11cm
159th
🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.11 advanced rating (19 ratings)
82 runs6709 feet4 lifts
NOW🌤️ 3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 6cm
160th
🇨🇦 British Columbia

Whitewater Ski Resort

4.11 advanced rating (18 ratings)
67 runs1100 m42 lifts
NOW🌨️ -3°C
PAST 48H❄️ 5cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 26cm
161st
🇳🇴 Norway

Trysil

4.11 advanced rating (14 ratings)
67 runs11952 feet5 lifts
NOW☀️ -2°C
PAST 48H❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D❄️ 3cm
162nd
🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.11 advanced rating (9 ratings)
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