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377,826 resort ratings from real skiers

Ski Resorts with the Best Ski Lifts in Europe

Updated September 2026

Fast-moving lift systems can transform your ski day from brilliant to downright epic. Our Lift Efficiency ranking showcases the resorts where queues are minimal and uphill transport is slick – getting you more runs and less standing about. Based entirely on feedback from the Snomad community, these ratings highlight where modern infrastructure and smart lift management combine to maximise your time on the slopes. Skied somewhere recently? Share your experience and help fellow snow lovers plan their perfect trip.

Want to explore more aspects of Europe's top ski destinations? Check out our rankings for Off-Piste, Intermediates, or Value for Money to find your ideal mountain playground.

League Table

45 runs2755 m17 lifts

NOW	☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

145th

🇮🇹 Italy

Courmayeur

4.10 lifts rating (83 ratings)

39 runs2620 m18 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 7cm

146th

🇫🇷 France

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

4.10 lifts rating (10 ratings)

15 runs1730 m9 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 1cm

147th

🇫🇷 France

Abondance

4.05 lifts rating (10 ratings)

46 runs2800 m14 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

148th

🇮🇹 Italy

Bardonecchia

4.03 lifts rating (34 ratings)

46 runs2100 m24 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

149th

🇫🇷 France

Le Grand Bornand

4.03 lifts rating (33 ratings)

34 runs2055 m24 lifts

NOW	⛅ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

150th

🇦🇹 Austria

Bad Kleinkirchheim

4.00 lifts rating (10 ratings)

116 runs3305 m21 lifts

NOW	☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

151st

🇪🇸 Spain

Sierra Nevada

3.99 lifts rating (34 ratings)

67 runs1100 m42 lifts

NOW	☀️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

152nd

🇳🇴 Norway

Trysil

3.96 lifts rating (39 ratings)

29 runs2560 m14 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 0°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

153rd

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Borovets

3.94 lifts rating (205 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)

247 runs2840 m70 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

154th

🇮🇹 Italy

Sestrière

3.82 lifts rating (112 ratings)

32 runs1800 m16 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 1cm

155th

🇫🇷 France

Saint Jean d'Aulps

3.81 lifts rating (21 ratings)

240 runs2840 m70 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

156th

🇮🇹 Italy

Claviere - Vialattea

3.77 lifts rating (11 ratings)

24 runs3275 m11 lifts

NOW	☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

157th

🇮🇹 Italy

Gressoney-La-Trinité - Monterosa Ski

3.76 lifts rating (21 ratings)

15 runs2560 m14 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 0°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

158th

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Bansko

3.56 lifts rating (346 ratings)

54 runs2840 m13 lifts

NOW	☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

159th

🇮🇹 Italy

Sauze d'Oulx

3.53 lifts rating (173 ratings)

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