Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in Southern Europe (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in Southern Europe

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Cortina d'Ampezzo

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Southern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Arabba/Marmolada

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Southern Europe: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Experts can look forward to lots of long, difficult slopes. The Nera Folgàrida, Nera Marilleva,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 33 km (21%)

1. Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

The slopes on and from the Presena Glacier are very interesting for advanced skiers. An intense… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)

1. Cortina d'Ampezzo

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo offers attractive steep and difficult slopes which are a real challenge even for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (13%)

1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride slopes (ski routes) on the Stockhorn and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
Ski routes: 38 km

1. Arabba/Marmolada

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Arabba/Marmolada

In Arabba, several attractive black runs lead down to the valley, from the Porta Vescovo in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.9 km (14%)

1. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

The Alagna lift company can be found in the internet under freerideparadise.it and in reality, there… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (11%)
Ski routes: 5 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Formigal

Formigal has many difficult slopes and multiple freeride areas. Extreme slopes are accessible with the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (14%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Livigno

Livigno offers some great black slopes. The Mottolino Freeride Experience is offered on the Mottolino.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)

1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Advanced skiers will get their money's worth at the Via Lattea ski resort. For one thing, the slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 84 km (21%)

10. Gitschberg Jochtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Gitschberg Jochtal

One of the most difficult slopes in Italy leads below the Jochtal gondola to the valley With a… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (17%)

10. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

There are some difficult slopes at Kronplatz, including the Sylvester valley run and the Herrnegg run… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29 km (24%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Carezza

Carezza Ski has several difficult slopes for experts. Very difficult slopes start from Laurins Lounge,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.8 km (12%)

10. Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Pampeago and Predazzo have some difficult slopes for advanced skiers. The highlights are the very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (14%)

10. Val Gardena (Gröden)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Val Gardena (Gröden)

Val Gardena offers long, difficult runs down to the valleys, such as Saslong, Ciampinoi and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 21 km (12%)

10. Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Experts will enjoy the difficult slopes in the Rojen Valley. There are also lots of opportunities for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (9%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Schwemmalm

Due to the steepness and width of the slopes, the Schwemmalm ski resort is ideal for advanced skiers.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3.7 km (15%)

10. Sierra Nevada – Pradollano

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Sierra Nevada – Pradollano

The ski resort of Sierra Nevada is very interesting for experts. There are some challenging runs on… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (7%)

10. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Experts can have lots of fun on the K2 and Hühnerspiel. The Enzenbergpiste and Sattelhornpiste slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.8 km (17%)

10. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

The Speikboden offers some challenging slopes for experts. Two very steep slopes lead down to the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (14%)

10. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

The Trametsch black slope is an insiders’ tip for experts. In combination with the Plosepiste slope,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 13.5 km (32%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kopaonik

Some challenging slopes are distributed throughout the ski resort of Kopaonik. Experts will love the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (11%)

10. Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600

The ski resort of Kolašin has some difficult slopes and lots of powder snow areas. Experts will be… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (11%)

10. La Molina/Masella – Alp2500

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

La Molina/Masella – Alp2500

The ski resort of La Molina/Masella has some challenging slopes. The highlight is the difficult slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 18 km (12%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Cerler

In Cerler, there are some challenging runs on the Gallinero, Collado de Basibe and on the Pico Cerler.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 15 km (19%)

10. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Experts are ideally catered for with difficult slopes in the ski resort of 3 Zinnen Dolomites. These… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.4 km (10%)

10. Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Experts can look forward to several black slopes and a host of powder options. The La VolatA black… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.5 km (13%)
Ski routes: 1.5 km

10. Baqueira/Beret

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Baqueira/Beret

Advanced skiers will enjoy the difficult slopes and ski routes. Since the ski resort is located above… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (12%)
Ski routes: 5 km

10. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Experts will find challenges on the Teufelsegg, the valley run and the Leo Gurschler slope. It is very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)

10. Bormio – Cima Bianca

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The slopes in Bormio are generally challenging and offer an altitude difference of almost 1800 metres… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (24%)

10. Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

There a some difficult slopes which will make advanced skiers' hearts beat faster (e.g. Vulcano,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7.2 km (13%)

10. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Sulden offers advanced skiers many black runs, some long, unprepared ski routes and plenty of easily… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (32%)

32. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

There is just one short black run in the ski resort of Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen), but the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (3%)

32. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

The Obere Böden Kletterwand, with a gradient of 75%, and the black slope on the Grünboden will… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)

32. Folgaria/Fiorentini

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Folgaria/Fiorentini

There are three difficult slopes in the Folgaria-Fiorentini ski resort. There are also some freeriding… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (6%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pejo 3000

In the ski resort of Pejo, a difficult run leads down from Tarlenta to the base station. The slope… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (11%)

32. Paganella – Andalo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Paganella – Andalo

The long slopes leading from the summit to the base are a challenge, even for advanced skiers. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
Ski routes: 2 km

32. San Martino di Castrozza

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

San Martino di Castrozza

San Martino di Castrozza has some difficult slopes, including the well-known Tognola Uno and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (20%)

32. Monte Bondone

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Monte Bondone

Experts can find several designated freeride slopes in the upper area on the Palon. The Gran Pista,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Ski routes: 2.2 km

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Ladurns

In the upper area of the ski resort, there are difficult slopes and powder snow areas. The Patrick… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (7%)

32. Mount Parnassos – Fterolakka/Kellaria

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Mount Parnassos – Fterolakka/Kellaria

Experts love the many freeriding opportunities in the Parnassos Ski Center. Some intermediate slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Ski routes: 10.6 km

32. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Experts can find black slopes at the Valvan and Tamai 2000 chairlifts. There is some unsecured terrain… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (17%)

32. Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

The ski resort of Lagorai has one challenging slope for experts and a few freeride/powder snow areas… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.3 km (3%)

32. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

There is one difficult run. Freeriders can find unsecured powder slopes directly beside the ski runs… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Krvavec

Experts can find some challenging slopes in the ski resort of Krvavec. Ski routes complete the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (27%)

32. Vogel – Bohinj

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Vogel – Bohinj

Although there are no marked black runs in the ski resort of Vogel, the resort is still interesting… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

32. Savin Kuk – Žabljak

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Savin Kuk – Žabljak

At the 2-person chairlift higher up on the Savin Kuk, a difficult slope leads through a wide gulley.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (19%)

32. Babin Do – Bjelašnica

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Babin Do – Bjelašnica

There are difficult slopes in the upper area of the ski resort of Babin Do, as well as some powder… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.6 km (11%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Jahorina

In the Olympic ski resort of Jahorina, you can find challenging slopes at the Javor tow lift and at… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (6%)

32. Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa

Experts love the black Alberto Tomba slope. You can ski in the tracks of the multiple Olympic champion… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (7%)

32. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)

At the Sattele chairlift, there are two attractive black runs, the Jochpiste and the Steilhang.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (9%)

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