{"id":96243,"date":"2026-03-02T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=96243"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:18:24","slug":"if-you-want-to-ski-abroad-here-are-the-best-resorts-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/vous-souhaitez-skier-a-letranger-voici-les-meilleures-stations-chez-nos-voisins-europeens\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to ski abroad? Here are the best resorts in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fancy swapping the French Alps for a change of scenery this winter? Europe is full of resorts as prestigious as they are original, where local traditions, gastronomy, high-altitude skiing and unparalleled panoramas combine to perfection. From the discreet charm of the Austrian valleys to the snow-covered fjords of Norway, we take a look at some of the most remarkable destinations according to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveller.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller<\/a><\/em> and European ski experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Switzerland: glamour, tradition and guaranteed snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's hard to beat Switzerland when it comes to Alpine elegance. In Saint-Moritz, chic is second nature: legendary hotels, ever-present sunshine and panoramic slopes on the heights of the Engadine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the resort is inaugurating the <em>Grace Le Margna<\/em>its first major hotel in 50 years - a symbol of its eternal modernity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/top-5-best-ski-resorts-in-switzerland\/\">Top 5 best ski resorts in Switzerland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not far away, Zermatt continues to captivate with its vivid postcard image dominated by the Matterhorn. Accessible only by train, the resort combines great skiing, gastronomy and a gentle way of life. The most discerning can treat themselves to a stay at the <em>Backstage Hotel Vernissage<\/em>designed by architect Heinz Julen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for a more intimate atmosphere, Gstaad is still the place to be. Here, horse-drawn carriages meet chocolate boutiques and the sunny terraces of the Palace, legendary haunt of Julie Andrews and Roger Moore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Austria: between authenticity and timeless elegance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With its pastel cottages and riverside caf\u00e9s, Lech is the epitome of Austrian gentility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A favourite destination for many of Europe's royal families, it offers smooth, family-friendly, refined skiing, far from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/top-5-best-ski-resorts-in-austria\/\">Top 5 best ski resorts in Austria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For an exceptional stay, the <em>Arula Chalets<\/em> - two twin chalets combining contemporary design and wood fire - promise comfort worthy of a James Bond film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further south, Kitzb\u00fchel, the oldest of Austria's resorts, is still a must-see. With its medieval streets, period hotels and the legendary Hahnenkamm descent, it's a plunge into the history of skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Italy: the high mountain version of La Dolce Vita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the heart of the Dolomites, Alta Badia shines for its gastronomy and authenticity. This land of Ladin culture is home to several Michelin-starred restaurants, including the famous three-star St Hubertus. The villages here still live to the rhythm of the mountains, with their alpine farmhouses, blonde woods and sincere hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/top-5-best-ski-resorts-in-italy\/\">Top 5 best ski resorts in Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not far away, Cortina d'Ampezzo, nicknamed the <em>Queen of the Dolomites<\/em>With its pastel-coloured facades, designer boutiques and 'Dolce Vita' atmosphere on every descent, the resort is a place of Italian elegance. It's a legendary place where people ski as much for pleasure as for style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sweden: polar adventure at Riksgr\u00e4nsen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Europe's most northerly resort. Riksgr\u00e4nsen, on the Norwegian border, is the kingdom of freeride and heli-skiing. Here, you can ski down to the frozen Vassijaure lake under the midnight sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/top-5-cheapest-ski-resorts-in-europe\/\">Top 5 cheapest ski resorts in Europe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Le <em>Niehku Mountain Villa<\/em>a former railway station transformed into a designer lodge, welcomes skiers and snowboarders from all over the world for a taste of total freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Norway: a ski touring paradise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the slopes, Norway embodies another philosophy of skiing: slow, contemplative and deeply connected to nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/why-choose-lapland-5-reasons-that-will-convince-you\/\">Why choose Lapland? 5 reasons that will convince you<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Sunnm\u00f8re Alps, ski-touring enthusiasts face the fjords in an almost mystical silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Le <em>Juvet Landscape Hotel<\/em>This architectural jewel of glass and wood offers total immersion between the mountains and the sea, just a stone's throw from the town of \u00c5lesund.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Envie de troquer les Alpes fran\u00e7aises pour une aventure d\u00e9paysante cet hiver ? L\u2019Europe regorge de stations aussi prestigieuses qu\u2019originales, o\u00f9 traditions locales, gastronomie, ski d\u2019altitude et panoramas in\u00e9dits se m\u00ealent \u00e0 la perfection. Du charme discret des vall\u00e9es autrichiennes aux fjords enneig\u00e9s de Norv\u00e8ge, tour d\u2019horizon des destinations les plus remarquables selon Cond\u00e9 Nast<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":96248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[369,376,564,565,310,253],"class_list":{"0":"post-96243","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-voyages","8":"tag-autriche","9":"tag-italie","10":"tag-norvege","11":"tag-suede","12":"tag-suisse","13":"tag-voyages"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96243"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96247,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96243\/revisions\/96247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}