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Some Skiing Locations
If you are thinking on going on a Skiing Holiday anytime soon, here are some good places to go...
Ski Holidays in Austria
Arlberg Ski Circus:
260km of piste join the ski resorts of St. Anton, St. Christoph, Lech and Zürs, to create the Arlberg ski Circus: 134 runs, 1 snowboard park all linked by 83 lifts.
Europa Ski Region:
The ski resorts of Kaprun and Zell am See are joined by 56 ski lifts to create 130km of piste, 59 runs and 1 snowboard park.
Ski Welt Area:
The Ski Welt area is one of the largest in Austria, linking Soll, Scheffau and Ellmau. There is a total of 250km of piste with 128 runs, 1 fun park and 93 lifts to ensure you get to experience all that is on offer during your ski holiday.
Zillertal Superski Area:
The interlinked ski resorts of Hippach, Mayrhofen, Finkenberg and Tux make up the 225km of ski runs known as the Zillertal Superski area. With wide runs, moguls, plenty of off piste and a snowboard park connected by 62 ski lifts.
Ski Holidays in France
Domaine de la Foret Blanche:
Risoul and neighbouring ski resort Vars combine together to create the largest ski area in the Southern French Alps. Offering 180km of piste, 104 runs, 1 snowboard park and 57 lifts.
Espace Killy:
Tignes and neighbouring ski resort Val D'Isere make up the Espace Killy ski area. Made up of 300kms of piste with 137 different runs to choose from, 9 slalom stadiums, 2 mogul fields, 2 halfpipes, 2 snowparks and 97 lifts to get you round the mountains.
Espace San Bernardo:
The Espace San Bernado links la Rosiere in France with La Thuile in Italy giving you a choice of 73 runs, 2 slalom stadiums, 1 ski jump, and 1 snowpark spread over 150km with 37 lifts to make sure you have access to them all during your skiing holiday.
Le Grand Massif:
Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt, together make a total of 265km of piste, 133 runs, 78 lifts and 1 snowpark, known as Le Grand Massif ski area.
Les Trois Vallees:
Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens are the 3 main ski resorts, which combine to make one of the largest ski areas in the world, Les Trois Vallees (the 3 valleys). However, the smaller resorts of La Tania, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville are also included in this ski area comprising of 600km of piste, 293 runs, 2 snowboard parks and 185 ski lifts.
Paradiski:
425km of piste shared between les Arcs and La Plagne make up the ski holiday area Paradiski: 238 slopes, 143 ski lifts, 4 snowparks and 2 half pipes.
Portes du Soleil:
Abondance, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morzine, Les Gets, Champery and Torgon: stay at any of these resorts and you will be skiing in the Portes du Soleil ski area. Linking two countries - France and Switzerland - 650km of piste, 14 resorts, 288 slopes and 209 lifts.
Ski Holidays in Italy
The Milky Way:
5 villages form the Milky Way ski area in Italy; Cesana, Claviere, Sansicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere. Offering 400km of piste, 140 ski slopes, 93 lifts and 1 board park.
Ski Holidays in Switzerland
The 4 Valleys:
400km of piste including the resorts of Nendaz, Thyon, Verbier and Veysonnaz. 100 runs, 1 snowpark, and 95 lifts, this area is well known for its extreme terrain.
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Some Skiing Locations
