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

24 runs3330 m20 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 24cm

73rd

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Nendaz

4.56 lifts rating (43 ratings)

28 runs2480 m13 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 26cm

74th

🇫🇷 France

Les Carroz

4.56 lifts rating (40 ratings)

36 runs3057 m24 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 18cm

75th

🇨🇭 Switzerland

St. Moritz - Corviglia

4.56 lifts rating (17 ratings)

123 runs3226 m52 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 36cm

76th

🇫🇷 France

Les Arcs

4.55 lifts rating (479 ratings)

109 runs2738 m56 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 26cm

77th

🇫🇷 France

Courchevel

4.55 lifts rating (258 ratings)

95 runs9920 feet5 lifts

NOW	☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 4cm

78th

🇺🇸 Wyoming

Grand Targhee Resort

4.55 lifts rating (31 ratings)

12 runs3030 m7 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 12cm

79th

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.55 lifts rating (10 ratings)

85 runs2850 m34 lifts

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

80th

🇫🇷 France

Les Menuires

4.54 lifts rating (183 ratings)

66 runs9700 feet4 lifts

NOW	⛅ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

81st

🇺🇸 Nevada

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

4.54 lifts rating (24 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 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)

33 runs3330 m27 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 0°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 37cm

82nd

🇫🇷 France

Vaujany

4.54 lifts rating (14 ratings)

9 runs1800 m10 lifts

NOW	☁️ 11°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 7cm

83rd

🇦🇹 Austria

Achensee - Christlum

4.54 lifts rating (12 ratings)

66 runs3029 m46 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 7°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 10cm

84th

🇦🇹 Austria

Zell am See - Kaprun

4.53 lifts rating (90 ratings)

317 runs11166 feet17 lifts

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

85th

🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.53 lifts rating (71 ratings)

43 runs3334 m28 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 23cm

86th

🇮🇹 Italy

Arabba Marmolada

4.53 lifts rating (44 ratings)

42 runs3000 m27 lifts

NOW	☁️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 35cm

87th

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Crans Montana

4.53 lifts rating (20 ratings)

94 runs13010 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 4cm

88th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Loveland Ski Area

4.52 lifts rating (41 ratings)

34 runs2020 m25 lifts

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

89th

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Villars - Gryon

4.52 lifts rating (29 ratings)

35 runs1253 feet12 lifts

NOW	☀️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

90th

🇨🇦 Ontario

Mt St Louis-Moonstone

4.51 lifts rating (136 ratings)

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