Is a known fact that the most famous resorts in Europe is considered Swiss, Polish, Austrian, Czech, and even resorts of Andorra. While this list may be supplemented by numerous ski resorts from other countries, including Ukraine and Russia (the Carpathians and the Caucasus).
Speaking of Switzerland, the most famous of its ski resort is St. Moritz. The resort is located in the south of the Swiss Alps in the Engadin Valley. St. Moritz is famous for its unique climate. It is always clean and fresh air and sunny weather that lasts 320 days a year, does not prevent the snow cover remains persistent during skiing season.
Ski resort St. Moritz
In the 20th century BC at the resort treated a lot of people, swimming in the local mineral springs. Pope Leo X promised absolution to those who visit the resort and take a dip in the local mineral springs. Only in the 19th century AD, namely in 1864, St. Moritz has become known as a winter resort. This happened when the owner of the Kulm Hotel Johannes Badrut offered to spend time here in the winter 4 guests with their friends from England. Badrut promised to pay all costs the guests, if they do not enjoy leisure time in the winter. But the pay was not necessary, since the British had a great time in the mountains.
This ski resort in Europe prefer to rest many celebrities: politicians, show business stars, millionaires. The proximity to Italy allows the resort to learn from some of the Italian tradition. For example, some Italian dishes are served in local restaurants. The resort held the winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. Championships FIS Alpine World in 1934, 1974 and 2003 were also held here.
Each year, the ski resort of Europe takes one and a half million tourists. For beginners will be quite suitable specially equipped track Corviglia. Piz Noir is designed for advanced skiers as the slopes are steep enough here. There are plenty of hotels of different levels, the resort itself is located at an altitude of 1865 meters. It hosts horse races, golf tournaments, polo and cricket, organized hiking, mountain climbing.
Lech – Ski resorts in Austria
Another fashionable and popular ski resort in Europe is to Leh, which is located in Austria. The resort is situated in the Alps and their snowy peaks give it a unique look with the forests, spread out here. The snow cover lasts throughout the ski season, a remarkable infrastructure gives the right to call Lech one of the best ski resorts in Europe.
Professionals will be able to go there even on unprepared slopes, so to speak, over the snow off-piste, and novices can learn here slopes with gentle slopes. Season skiing in this ski resort in Europe lasts from December to late April, the slopes are covered with snow in any weather. Directly from the hotel a kilometer in height variance route. Area ski runs up to the top Hohlihta where professionals can ride in skiing and rapid descent lovers will find shelter on Schlegelkopf.
Novice skiers can try their hand at mountain Madloh here organized the entire spectrum of entertainment for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Here begins the famous trail down to the city of Leh, which is 5 kilometers slowness.
Val Thorens – French ski resort
In addition to the famous resort of Courchevel in France, of which many have heard, another popular ski resort in Europe, located in the country, is in Val Thorens. This French resort is known as Europe’s highest resort, as it is located at an altitude of 2300 meters. The resort is considered to be a great place for a family vacation, it is suitable for those who like to spend their holidays bright and fun. Here are 4 slopes of ridges, among which Mont de Borzhne, Ayzhulle de Peklet – 3562 meters high, Pointe de Thorens – 3266 meters, and the Pointe de Boucher – 3420 meters high.
Lovers of virgin land and extremists will appreciate the local glaciers and slopes unprepared for stock ride cymbal. There is also a good place to start learning to ride a ski, as organized and gentle slopes, there are instructors. The resort is quite expensive, but still is considered one of the best in Europe. In the hotel you can stay for 300 euros per night in the apartment for 1000 euro per week.
