The Least Crowded Ski Resorts in Europe

Updated September 2026

Finding peace and space on the mountain can make all the difference to your ski holiday. Our 'Quiet Slopes' ranking showcases the resorts where you can escape the crowds and enjoy more turns with less waiting. Based entirely on feedback from the Snomad community, this list reflects genuine experiences from fellow skiers and snowboarders who value tranquility on the pistes. Think we've missed a hidden gem? Share your own experiences by leaving a review.

Looking for more insights? Check out our other rankings for Advanced, Value for Money, and Off-Piste options across Europe's top ski destinations.

League Table

91 runs2500 m60 lifts

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127th

🇦🇹 Austria

Mayrhofen

3.91 for quiet slopes (266 ratings)

64 runs1990 m45 lifts

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128th

🇦🇹 Austria

Flachau

3.91 for quiet slopes (28 ratings)

20 runs1926 m13 lifts

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129th

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Pamporovo

3.91 for quiet slopes (28 ratings)

54 runs2840 m13 lifts

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130th

🇮🇹 Italy

Sauze d'Oulx

3.89 for quiet slopes (173 ratings)

78 runs2872 m45 lifts

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131st

🇦🇹 Austria

Ischgl

3.89 for quiet slopes (123 ratings)

84 runs2500 m52 lifts

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132nd

🇦🇹 Austria

Zillertal Arena

3.86 for quiet slopes (11 ratings)

111 runs3300 m71 lifts

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133rd

🇫🇷 France

Alpe d'Huez

3.84 for quiet slopes (474 ratings)

123 runs3226 m52 lifts

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134th

🇫🇷 France

Les Arcs

3.84 for quiet slopes (474 ratings)

70 runs2952 m37 lifts

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135th

🇫🇷 France

Méribel

3.84 for quiet slopes (418 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

La Plagne

4.31 (556 ratings)

80 runs3456 m36 lifts

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136th

🇫🇷 France

Val d'Isère

3.83 for quiet slopes (744 ratings)

247 runs2840 m70 lifts

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137th

🇮🇹 Italy

Sestrière

3.82 for quiet slopes (111 ratings)

225 runs1869 m82 lifts

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138th

🇦🇹 Austria

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental

3.82 for quiet slopes (11 ratings)

116 runs3305 m21 lifts

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139th

🇪🇸 Spain

Sierra Nevada

3.81 for quiet slopes (32 ratings)

53 runs2277 m35 lifts

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140th

🇫🇷 France

Avoriaz

3.79 for quiet slopes (1020 ratings)

109 runs2738 m56 lifts

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141st

🇫🇷 France

Courchevel

3.79 for quiet slopes (256 ratings)

128 runs3250 m95 lifts

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142nd

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

3.78 for quiet slopes (545 ratings)

66 runs3029 m46 lifts

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143rd

🇦🇹 Austria

Zell am See - Kaprun

3.77 for quiet slopes (91 ratings)

85 runs2850 m34 lifts

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144th

🇫🇷 France

Les Menuires

3.75 for quiet slopes (183 ratings)

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