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There is some dissent as to the best places in the world to ski so only a sample can be offered here. Some areas of the world show up on all the best of the best lists. And what’s a great place to ski without a vibrant nightlife and fun things to do in the surrounding area?

Courchevel, France – has the reputation of being the world’s best ski resort and claims to be the largest. It is located within the Three Valleys and there are three villages in Courchevel. Courchevel 1850, is the location of four gourmet restaurants, oodles of boutiques, and also hosts a ski-jumping area and an Olympic skating rink. Don’t forget the night tobogganing and ice climbing.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France – is one of the contenders for “World’s Best Ski Resort.” It’s the highest peak in the alps and second highest in Europe (4.8 km) and offers a vertical drop of 2.8 km. Host to the first Winter Olympic games in 1924, Chamonix is home to the 22 km Vallee Blanche run, one of Europe’s longest ski trails. It boasts backcountry skiing, hang gliding and ice climbing on glaciers.

Cortina, Italy – host of the 1956 Olympics, is one of Italy’s most popular and extreme resorts. It’s located in the eastern Dolomites. The central village hosts 52 lifts and 132 km of groomed runs. Holiday travelers can also buy a pass that will give them access to 50 other area resorts. Visit the Cortina Adrenaline sledding for bobsledding, snow rafting and tobogganing.

Whistler, Blackcomb, British Columbia – has been voted, by North Americans, “The Best North American Ski Resort” many times. It is most certainly one of the largest and finest ski resorts in North America. It has the largest vertical drop (1.6) in North America. There are expert terrains, helicopter skiing, glaciers and wide alpine bowls. In the evening, or on a day off from skiing, visit one of Whistlers cafes, shops or 100 restaurants.

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – is located in the Laurentian Mountains. It has a European style village with cobblestoned streets, lots of pubs, creperies and shopping. It offers hundreds of ski trails, off-piste skiing and terrain parks. Where Canada’s joi de vivre meets luxury, it’s also an hour’s drive to Montreal.

Aspen, Colorado – can be a more expensive than some resorts, but after all, you came to mingle with the rich and famous as well as to ski the great trails. Aspen offers some of the best skiing in North America. All skiers will be able to find terrain that is suitable to their skill level.

Squaw Valley, California – offers mild California weather, super views of lovely Lake Tahoe and world class slopes and terrain. All skiers will be able to find terrain that is suitable to their skill level.

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