Nov, 6 2026 - 2 mins
The Snomad Ski Resort Awards 2026: The Results Are In!
The 2026 Snomad Ski Resort Awards are here, revealing the resorts that impressed skiers and snowboarders the most, based entirely on real experiences of resorts.
This year's winners were determined by 153,854 verified ratings submitted by skiers and snowboarders worldwide during the 2025/26 season. With no paid nominations, popularity contests or resort-controlled voting, the results reflect genuine experiences from the Snomad community.
Gold, Silver and Bronze awards have been given across 20 categories, with rankings for Europe, North America and Worldwide.
Whether you're planning your next ski trip or curious to see how your favourite resort performed, take a look at which destinations came out on top!
Best Overall Ski Resort 2026
Val d'Isère
Taking the top spot for Best Overall Ski Resort 2026, Val d'Isère impressed across all aspects, earning an outstanding 4.62/5.00 rating. Its success didn't stop there, with awards in seven different categories! Discover what else Val d'Isère won.
Livigno
Livigno secured second place with an impressive 4.56/5.00 rating. With its varied terrain, modern lift network and great value for money, it's easy to see why skiers and snowboarders rate it so highly. It also picked up awards in two other categories. See what else Livigno was recognised for.
Val Gardena – Gröden's
Val Gardena – Gröden earned bronze with a fantastic 4.53/5.00 rating, placing it among the highest-rated ski resorts overall. But that's not the only reason it stood out to the Snomad community. Explore Val Gardena – Gröden's other award results.
Best Value For Money 2026
Pamporovo Pamporovo takes the top spot for Best Value with an impressive 4.88/5 rating, proving that a great ski holiday doesn't need to come with a hefty price tag. Discover what makes Pamporovo a community favourite.
Livigno Livigno takes Silver, with its duty-free status making it particularly appealing for skiers looking to get more for their money. Discover what else makes Livigno stand out.
Grandvalira: Pas de la Casa Pas de la Casa secured third place with a 4.73/5 rating, earning Bronze for value. Find out why Pas de la Casa stood out to the Snomad community.
More Standout Worldwide Gold Winners from 2026
Best for Powder – Kicking Horse, Canada (4.77/5)
Just one of four categories Kicking Horse won an award in.
Best for Après-Ski – Ischgl, Austria (4.81/5)
Just one of five categories Ischgl won an award in.
Best for Tree Runs – Brighton Resort, USA (4.71/5)
Just one of four categories Brighton Resort won an award in.
That's just a few of this year's winners! There are plenty more resorts worth checking out across all 20 categories.
Take a look at the full results and see how your favourite resorts got on!
