Top 5 Skiing Resorts in Europe

Searching for the next skiing resort this season? Find numbers of great skiing resort in the European continent that assure great memories, enjoyable vacation and lots of fun while roaming in the mountain slopes.

1. Val Thorens in France is regarded as the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300 meters altitude. The resort located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps is also the highest point of the largest ski area worldwide, European Best Destinations reports. Since it is the highest among the two other valleys- Meribel and Courchevel, vacationers and tourists are sure to enjoy more snow in the area with its high altitude. Val Thorens is one of the best skiing resorts in Europe with its varying and extensive ski area that starts from St. Martin to Cime de Caron.

2. Alpe d'Huez also located in France is the main resort in the Grantes Rousses Massif. It sits at 1,869 meters above the sea level in the center of Oisans. It is a year-round skiing resort in Europe that is divided into sectors, including Quartier des Vieil Alpe, Quartier des Bergers and Quartier des Jeux. The ski resort boasts 10,000 hectares at an altitude of 2,230 meters, according to its main website.

3. Megeve can be found in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is well known due to its number of ski resorts, especially those sitting near Mont Blanc in the French Alps. The French ski resort was developed in the 1920s and is widely popular for its beautiful sunny setting and good quality snow cover. Tourists and locals alike appreciate the skiing resort's scenic slopes, mountain restaurants, historical town center, and plenty of snow activities to do.

4. St. Francois Longchamp is a beautiful skiing resort in Europe liked to Valmorel that makes the Grand Domaine consisting of over 165 kilometers ski slopes. It is positioned on the mountainside at 145 to 1,650 altitude. It is the best place to find traditional, cultural and sporting events that give color to the area.

5. Cervinia in Italy is another popular skiing resort in Europe with a stunning resort height of 2,050 meters above sea level. It is hailed as " Queen of the snow, sport, holidays and fun" making it no less one of the most well-liked resorts in the Aosta Valley. It boasts 150 kilometers of piste and 1,500 to 3,000 meters of slopes perfect for snow activities of every vacationer in the Italian spot, Ski Transfers reports.

Europe offers a number of wonderful skiing resorts, where vacationers and locals can spend time this holiday season. These skiing resorts also offer great hotels and accommodations, where travelers could stay while enjoying the snow in the region.