Many people spend Christmas at home, with their loved ones in a more traditional environment. However, during the past few decades Christmas travelling has become more and more popular among people all over the world. Usually, people who live in Northern countries choose destinations such as the Caribbean Islands for a more exotic and sunny Christmas Holiday. Yet, most people would rather keep the tradition of a white Christmas and choose a skiing holiday.
From France, Austria, Finland to Switzerland, Europe is filled with amazing countries perfect for those with an addiction to skiing. In fact, a lot of Americans are fans of the European peaks when it comes to the winter sports.
Kitzbühel is the mecca of Austrian ski slopes. Advance skiers come here for the famous and most dangerous downhill trail in the world known as Streif. However, unprofessional skiers have the opportunity to exercise their skills on 54 lifts and 60 groomed trails on a 170km area of amazing slopes.
With 300 km of slopes and a village surrounded by 5 mountains, Davos is a legendary resort located in Switzerland. Apart from skiing, the fans of winter sports can come to these great slopes to do snowboarding, tobogganing, skating and hockey.
Part of the France’s Trois Vallée, the largest ski linked area in the world, Courchevel is an outstanding winter resort perfect for beginners that have the opportunity to better learn how to ski in a themed area. Courchevel has 10 slope-side remarkable restaurants, 600 km of trim trails and 66 km of cross-country trails. Not to mentions that the whole Trois Vallée consists of over 1,300 acres or terrain.
Switzerland’s Verbier is one of the most famous ski destinations among the travelers who seek to enjoy the nightlife as well. It is advisable to hire a guide if you are planning an adventurous skiing trip in areas like Bec des Rosses, an off-piste zone for professional skiers only. Make sure you save some energy for the night as well, because, apart from the wild slopes, the classy hotels, and the first-class restaurants, Verbier has to offer a wide range of lively night clubs and animated pubs as well.
Also known as Ibiza on Ice, Pas de la Casa is a mountainous region located in Andorra. In the heart of the Pyrenees, Pas de la Casa is the oldest ski region in Andorra, extremely famous for its incredible slopes. Offering 100 km of trails and 31 lifts, this amazing resort is linked with another region called El Tatar, popular for its off-piste slopes. Travelers who visit this great area will be impressed by the numerous slope activities available in both Pas de la Casa and El Tatar.
No matter which ski destination you choose, make sure you hire a guide before going to any of the off-piste slopes, even if you are a professional skier, as it can be pretty dangerous. For more information click here.