5 European Ski Destinations that are Popular All Year Round

Claire — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:54:21 +0000

Skiing is a fun and highly athletic sport that can be done in groups or individually. For those that love this sport, the summer months can cause a sense of panic, as the ski fix seems distant and as if it will never come. There are several destinations, however, that do not close their doors when the summer heat comes. Rather, the slopes are still open and those who love to ski can still have fun doing the activity that they love. The following outlines five European ski destinations that remain open and popular all year round. Use them as your guide to travelling the world and getting that ski time you crave.

Cervinia Zermatt, Italy / Joao Maximo

1. Cervinia Zermatt

Located in Italy, Cervinia Zermatt is a great option for those who wish to ski even when the summer sun is in the air. The slopes are open all year round and they can be utilised by skiers from top to bottom all year round. This venue is open to other activities as well. Of course skiing can be completed on the mountain, with unique events being held to entice the consumer to the panoramic views that are gorgeous at any time, but there are other things as well. Mountain biking is a common activity with races being held in the summer months for those who want to mix up their skiing efforts with another fun extreme sport.

2. Grande Mott Glacier

The Grande Mott Glacier in France offers a great option for those looking for a summer ski getaway. There are several different options for skiers no matter what time of year it is. Located in Tignes, the ski resort offers a choice of sixteen lifts and an amazing seven-hundred and fifty foot drop for the vertical enthusiast. There is also a snow park open year round. This includes activities like pipes and rails as well as bumps courses and jumping options making it a perfect choice for those who are seeking raw skiing and snowboarding without the frill of some of the higher end resort options.

3. Zermatt

Located in Switzerland, just near the Italian border, a hidden gem in skiing is located. Zermatt is a beautiful location for summer skiing. It has a history of great runs and many find it to be a great option for a skiing holiday during the summer months. There is a lot of beauty in this location as well. The Matterhorn is the background music to this skiing location making it both a popular and quintessential European skiing beauty.

4. Italian Peaks

Another great option for summer skiing in Italy are the Passo Stelvio and Passo Tonale glaciers. These skiing locations offer summer skiing between June and July. The courses vary and can be limited by the summer weather however they offer great options for those who are looking for a summer ski getaway.

5. Stryn

Stryn is located in Norway and has a limited summer run, but a summer run none the less. This course is available to skiers from May until July, making it limited but no less useful for those seeking a European ski course. It is among the most popular in the country when it comes to summer skiing and offers many great events. Beyond the skiing, there is a community of activities that are held around this location. Included in this are the great partying adventures. (The activities that take place when the lights go down and the slopes close for the evening.) For this reason, it has grown not only in popularity because of its skiing but for the overall experience that can be had.

Luxury chalets can be found at all of the destinations listed above so if you want to head to a fun filled ski destination this summer, you have a lot of options to choose from.

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