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377,826 resort ratings from real skiers

Ski Resorts with the Best Ski Lifts in the World

Updated September 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

85 runs2850 m33 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 25cm

37th

🇫🇷 France

Saint Martin de Belleville

4.66 lifts rating (31 ratings)

70 runs2952 m37 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 30cm

38th

🇫🇷 France

Méribel

4.65 lifts rating (423 ratings)

77 runs2900 m32 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 21cm

39th

🇮🇹 Italy

Livigno

4.65 lifts rating (66 ratings)

138 runs2640 m73 lifts

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

40th

🇦🇩 Andorra

Grandvalira: Encamp

4.64 lifts rating (14 ratings)

70 runs7803 feet2 lifts

NOW	☁️ 8°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

41st

🇺🇸 Idaho

Brundage Mountain Resort

4.64 lifts rating (11 ratings)

138 runs2640 m73 lifts

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

42nd

🇦🇩 Andorra

Grandvalira: El Tarter

4.63 lifts rating (39 ratings)

37 runs492 m23 lifts

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

43rd

🇫🇮 Finland

Ruka

4.63 lifts rating (34 ratings)

73 runs2742 m36 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 13cm

44th

🇮🇹 Italy

Cortina d'Ampezzo

4.63 lifts rating (32 ratings)

56 runs3018 m28 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 27cm

45th

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Laax

4.63 lifts rating (26 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)

133 runs3250 m95 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 37cm

46th

🇫🇷 France

Montchavin - La Plagne

4.63 lifts rating (12 ratings)

225 runs1869 m82 lifts

NOW	☁️ 13°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

47th

🇦🇹 Austria

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental

4.63 lifts rating (12 ratings)

88 runs3230 m30 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 14cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 54cm

48th

🇫🇷 France

Val Thorens

4.62 lifts rating (1017 ratings)

141 runs2811 m88 lifts

NOW	☁️ 7°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 24cm

49th

🇦🇹 Austria

St. Anton am Arlberg

4.62 lifts rating (304 ratings)

7 runs1510 m5 lifts

NOW	☁️ 13°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

50th

🇦🇹 Austria

Achensee - Pertisau

4.62 lifts rating (13 ratings)

108 runs2500 m41 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

51st

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Grindelwald - Wengen

4.61 lifts rating (69 ratings)

90 runs2600 m19 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 23cm

52nd

🇫🇷 France

Valmeinier

4.60 lifts rating (24 ratings)

63 runs1120 feet7 lifts

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

53rd

🇺🇸 Michigan

Boyne Mountain Resort

4.60 lifts rating (10 ratings)

151 runs12313 feet11 lifts

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

54th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.59 lifts rating (133 ratings)

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