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20 Highest ski resorts in Europe

Your guide to the highest ski resorts in Europe, ranked from highest to lowest
29th septembre, 2025
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The 20 highest ski resorts in Europe

We've curated a map of the 20 highest ski resorts in Europe. Val Thorens in France, situated at an impressive base elevation of 2,300 m (7,545 ft), stands out as the highest resort by altitude. For all ski resorts listed, we've included key statistics such as base elevation, top lift point, and vertical drop to help you plan your next skiing holiday with ease.

Europe's highest ski resorts overview

                                                                                                                                                               
Ski resortBase elevation (m/ft)Top lift point (m/ft)Vertical drop (m/ft)
Val Thorens France2300/75463230/106001430/4692
Hochgurgl Austria2150/70543080/10105930/3051
Tignes France2100/68903456/113391356/4451
Cervinia Italy2006/65813480/114171474/4836
Isola 2000 France2000/65622610/8563610/2001
Obergurgl Austria1930/63323080/101051150/3773
Courchevel France1850/60692738/8983888/2913
Val d'Isère France1850/60693456/113391606/5272
St. Moritz Switzerland1775/58233303/108371528/5013
Obertauern Austria1630/53482526/8287896/2940
Zermatt Switzerland1620/53153899/127932279/7477
Les Arcs France1600/52493226/105821626/5335
Davos Switzerland1560/51182844/93311284/4213
Verbier Switzerland1500/49213330/109261830/6004
Lech Zürs Austria1450/47572811/92221361/4465
Andermatt Switzerland1444/47382961/97141517/4977
Sölden Austria1350/44293340/109581990/6529
St. Anton am Arlberg Austria1304/42802811/92221507/4944
Gstaad Switzerland1050/34453000/98431950/6398
Chamonix France1035/33963842/126052807/9212

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