{"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its pastel cottages and riverside caf\u00e9s, Lech is the epitome of Austrian gentility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Sunnm\u00f8re Alps, ski-touring enthusiasts face the fjords in an almost mystical silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>Fancy swapping the French Alps for an exotic adventure this winter? Europe is bursting with resorts that are as prestigious as they are original, where local traditions, gastronomy, high-altitude skiing, and unique panoramas blend perfectly. From the subtle charm of Austrian valleys to the snow-covered fjords of Norway, here's an overview of the most remarkable destinations, according to 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,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[369,376,564,565,310,253],"class_list":["post-96243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-voyages","tag-autriche","tag-italie","tag-norvege","tag-suede","tag-suisse","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}]}}