Choosing a ski resort is a responsible and delicate matter, since there are many great places for winter fun in the world. However, the leading positions have been retained for a long time by three countries - Austria, France and Switzerland.
An increasing number of people have now become interested in mountain skiing. Now travelers and outdoor enthusiasts have a dilemma about which ski resort is the best to go to relax. Today there are a huge number of ski resorts not only in the Old, but also in the New World. The most popular among tourists are ski resorts in the Alps. However, Russia also does not need to be written off.
Austria
Austria is a full-fledged leader in Europe and the world for ski enthusiasts. First-class ski resorts await here, which are equipped with the best slopes, ski schools and ski lifts. The most popular resorts among winter lovers are located in Innsbruck, Sölden, St. Anton. It should also be said that the Austrian ski resorts are great for beginners, as there are a large number of ski slopes at medium altitudes.
France
Ski resorts in France are constantly heard by travelers and journalists. Resorts such as Courchevel, Meribel, Chamonix are very popular among lovers of high life and outdoor activities. The mountains located on the territory of France can rightfully be considered one of the highest in Europe, and one should not be surprised that one of the largest sports ski centers is located here. In France, there are more than 200 sports centers and more than 170 ski resorts, which provide trails of varying difficulty for training and skiing.
Switzerland
The territory of Switzerland is two-thirds covered with mountains, and the cities located on their slopes are world famous - Davos, St. Moritz, Champery. The resorts of this country are included in all the world ratings of favorite places for winter recreation, along with the Austrian and French ones. Ski slopes in Switzerland are represented by a variety of levels of difficulty of the descent, including the most difficult and extreme. The only drawback of recreation at its ski resorts is the high cost of the tour.
Russia
Russia also has wonderful ski resorts. The leader in the number of tourists is the Sochi resort "Rosa Khutor". After the Olympic Games, this ski complex found a second life. There are first-class pistes here that attract even the most advanced ski and snowboard enthusiasts.
