364,274 resort ratings from real skiers

Ski Resorts with the Best Ski Lifts in the World

Updated August 2026

Modern lift systems can make or break your time on the mountain. Our lift efficiency rankings reveal which resorts get you back to the slopes quickly and which leave you queueing in the cold. Based solely on feedback from real Snomad users, these rankings show where your precious ski time won't be wasted waiting. Found a resort with exceptionally efficient lifts? Share your experience by leaving a review.

Looking for more ways to find your perfect resort? Check out our other rankings for Off-Piste, Value for Money or Groomed Runs to complete your research.

League Table

98 runs2500 m12 lifts

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217th

🇫🇷 France

Samoëns

4.12 lifts rating (75 ratings)

43 runs1903 feet7 lifts

NOW	⛅ 3°C
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218th

🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Blanc

4.12 lifts rating (30 ratings)

40 runs2880 m21 lifts

NOW	☀️ 7°C
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219th

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Grimentz-Zinal

4.12 lifts rating (21 ratings)

39 runs2620 m18 lifts

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220th

🇫🇷 France

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

4.10 lifts rating (10 ratings)

80 runs7198 feet4 lifts

NOW	☁️ 6°C
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221st

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Apex Mountain

4.09 lifts rating (54 ratings)

39 runs2200 feet4 lifts

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222nd

🇺🇸 New York

Bristol Mountain

4.09 lifts rating (11 ratings)

60 runs4848 feet3 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 15°C
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223rd

🇺🇸 West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain

4.08 lifts rating (12 ratings)

27 runs2006 feet3 lifts

NOW	☁️ 9°C
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224th

🇺🇸 Massachusetts

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

4.08 lifts rating (12 ratings)

20 runs1286 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 5°C
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225th

🇨🇦 Quebec

Mont Cascades

4.08 lifts rating (12 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)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

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226th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

4.07 lifts rating (95 ratings)

15 runs1276 feet4 lifts

NOW	☁️ 11°C
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227th

🇨🇦 Alberta

Hidden Valley

4.07 lifts rating (14 ratings)

80 runs6503 feet5 lifts

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228th

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Kimberley

4.06 lifts rating (35 ratings)

55 runs11500 feet4 lifts

NOW	☀️ 6°C
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229th

🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

4.06 lifts rating (27 ratings)

107 runs10822 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ 6°C
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NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

230th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Purgatory

4.06 lifts rating (18 ratings)

121 runs9065 feet9 lifts

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231st

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Bachelor

4.06 lifts rating (16 ratings)

81 runs3968 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ 1°C
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232nd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Jay Peak

4.05 lifts rating (55 ratings)

234 runs7493 feet27 lifts

NOW	☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

233rd

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Whistler Blackcomb

4.04 lifts rating (639 ratings)

43 runs1476 feet11 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 11°C
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234th

🇨🇦 Ontario

Blue Mountain

4.03 lifts rating (440 ratings)

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