The best ski resorts in the world: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
Whether you're a seasoned pro familiar with the ski resorts of Europe or a newbie keen to improve, the snow-sure mountainsides below each encompass a heady mix of breathtaking vistas, impeccable piste grooming and some of the best terrain in the world. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
These are the ski resorts in the world, according to the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
The best ski resorts in North America
The best ski resorts in the USA
10. Aspen Highlands, Colorado. Score 86.77
9. Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Score 87.67
8. Telluride, Colorado. Score 88.11
7. Killington Resort, Vermont. Score 88.19
6. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Score 88.83
5. Sun Valley, Idaho. Score 88.91
4. Aspen Mountain, Colorado. Score 89.65
3. Smugglers' Notch, Vermont. Score 89.69
2. Deer Valley, Utah. Score 89.81
- Snowmass, Colorado. Score 90.27 (pictured above)
The best ski resorts in Canada
5. Mont-Tremblant. Score 86.09
4. Lake Louise Mountain. Score 87.10
3. Marmot Basin. Score 88.22
2. Big White. Score 89.07
- Whistler Blackcomb. Score 89.92
The best ski resorts in Europe
10. Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. Score 86.46
9. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Score 86.75
8. Courchevel, France. Score 87.36
7. Bormio Ski, Italy. Score 87.38
6. Kitzbühel, Austria. Score 87.74
5. Val d’Isère, France. Score 88.84
4. Verbier, Switzerland. Score 89.50
3. Innsbruck, Austria. Score 90.86
2. St Moritz, Switzerland. Score 91.17
- Zermatt, Switzerland. Score 91.48 (pictured above)