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 meters, 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, vertical drop, and nearest airport to help you plan your next skiing holiday.
| Ski resort | Base elevation | Top lift point | Vertical drop | Nearest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens France | 2,300m | 3,230m | 1,430m | Geneva airport |
| Hochgurgl Austria | 2,150m | 3,080m | 930m | Innsbruck airport |
| Tignes France | 2,100m | 3,456m | 1,356m | Chambéry airport |
| Cervinia Italy | 2,006m | 3,480m | 1,474m | Turin airport |
| Isola 2000 France | 2,000m | 2,610m | 610m | Nice Côte d'Azur airport |
| Obergurgl Austria | 1,930m | 3,080m | 1,150m | Innsbruck airport |
| Courchevel France | 1,850m | 2,738m | 888m | Chambéry airport |
| Val d'Isère France | 1,850m | 3,456m | 1,606m | Chambéry airport |
| St. Moritz Switzerland | 1,775m | 3,303m | 1,528m | Zurich airport |
| Obertauern Austria | 1,630m | 2,526m | 896m | Salzburg airport |
| Zermatt Switzerland | 1,620m | 3,899m | 2,279m | Geneva airport |
| Les Arcs France | 1,600m | 3,226m | 1,626m | Chambéry airport |
| Davos Switzerland | 1,560m | 2,844m | 1,284m | Zurich airport |
| Verbier Switzerland | 1,500m | 3,330m | 1,830m | Geneva airport |
| Lech Zürs Austria | 1,450m | 2,811m | 1,361m | Zurich airport |
| Andermatt Switzerland | 1,444m | 2,961m | 1,517m | Zurich airport |
| Sölden Austria | 1,350m | 3,340m | 1,990m | Innsbruck airport |
| St. Anton am Arlberg Austria | 1,304m | 2,811m | 1,507m | Innsbruck airport |
| Gstaad Switzerland | 1,050m | 3,000m | 1,950m | Bern airport |
| Chamonix France | 1,035m | 3,842m | 2,807m | Geneva airport |
