The Best Ski Resorts for Off-Piste in the World

Updated August 2026

Off-piste skiing – the freedom of untouched powder away from the groomed runs is what many skiers live for. This league table ranks resorts based on their backcountry and off-piste opportunities, as rated by real skiers from the Snomad community. From challenging couloirs to gentle powder fields, these ratings come from genuine experiences, not marketing hype. Have you tackled the off-piste terrain at any of these resorts? Share your own review and help fellow powder hunters find their next adventure.

Check out our other ski resort rankings for Powder Zones, Expert Skiers, and Tree Skiing to find your perfect mountain playground.

League Table

63 runs2800 m30 lifts

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91st

🇫🇷 France

Val Cenis

3.96 off-piste rating (40 ratings)

60 runs3176 feet10 lifts

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92nd

🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Sutton

3.95 off-piste rating (21 ratings)

66 runs9700 feet4 lifts

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93rd

🇺🇸 Nevada

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

3.95 off-piste rating (20 ratings)

114 runs2610 m36 lifts

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94th

🇪🇸 Spain

Baqueira - Beret

3.94 off-piste rating (26 ratings)

41 runs3340 m31 lifts

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95th

🇦🇹 Austria

Sölden

3.93 off-piste rating (141 ratings)

70 runs2952 m37 lifts

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96th

🇫🇷 France

Méribel

3.92 off-piste rating (336 ratings)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

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97th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

3.92 off-piste rating (80 ratings)

85 runs2850 m33 lifts

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98th

🇫🇷 France

Saint Martin de Belleville

3.92 off-piste rating (25 ratings)

53 runs2277 m35 lifts

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99th

🇫🇷 France

Avoriaz

3.91 off-piste rating (684 ratings)

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🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.14 (545 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.58 (191 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.32 (529 ratings)

138 runs2640 m73 lifts

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100th

🇦🇩 Andorra

Grandvalira: Encamp

3.91 off-piste rating (11 ratings)

84 runs2362 m55 lifts

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101st

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Adelboden

3.89 off-piste rating (14 ratings)

128 runs3250 m95 lifts

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102nd

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

3.88 off-piste rating (415 ratings)

109 runs2738 m56 lifts

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103rd

🇫🇷 France

Courchevel

3.88 off-piste rating (205 ratings)

138 runs7060 feet13 lifts

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104th

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Sun Peaks

3.88 off-piste rating (155 ratings)

340 runs10026 feet30 lifts

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105th

🇺🇸 Utah

Park City

3.88 off-piste rating (76 ratings)

22 runs3210 m25 lifts

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106th

🇦🇹 Austria

Stubai Glacier

3.88 off-piste rating (39 ratings)

48 runs2487 m19 lifts

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107th

🇫🇷 France

Les Contamines Montjoie

3.88 off-piste rating (26 ratings)

65 runs2500 m17 lifts

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108th

🇫🇷 France

Flaine

3.87 off-piste rating (170 ratings)

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