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The European Alps have been experiencing one of the best starts to the season in a long time. If you find yourself with free time and are hunting for some stashes right now, these are the seven resorts with the biggest snowfalls so far this season*. We do have a three-way tie for fourth place, so resorts with the fourth, fifth, and sixth place are reported as equal fourth.
*Please note, snow depths are self-reported by resorts and not verified by a third party.
#7 Zugspitze, Germany
The Zugspitze is Germany’s tallest mountain. The ski area offers 40 km (25 miles) of groomed runs and is home to the famous Kandahar FIS World Cup run. Season start at the Zugspitze has been fantastic this season.
- Snowdepth at peak: 262 cm (103 inches)
- Runs open: 28/38
- Lifts operating: 22/26
Equal #4 St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
What is probably the apres capital of Austria, St. Anton offers not only amazing nightlife but also amazing skiing & board. The ski area offers more than 300km (188 miles) of skiing.
- Snowdepth at peak: 270 cm (106 inches)
- Runs open: 157/302 km (98/189 miles)
- Lifts operating: 72/85
Equal #4 Sölden, Austria
Sölden is probably one of Austria’s most famous ski resorts. It has two glacier ski area, the Rettenbach glacier and the Tiefenbach glacier with wide runs and spectacular views. The ski area is typically open year-round and early season conditions tend to be great thanks to its high altitude. Sölden is also known for its fantastic après skiing.
- Snowdepth at peak: 270 cm (106 inches)
- Runs open: 132/143 km (82.5/89 miles)
- Lifts operating: 27/31
Equal #4 Tignes-Val d’Isère, France
Tignes’ Grand-Motte glacier, which reaches an elevation of 3,653 meters (11,985 feett) has seen 2.7 meters (106 inches) of snow so far this season. Tignes is connected with Val d’Isère, and the combined area offers 300km (188 miles) of groomed runs.
- Snowdepth at peak: 270 cm (106 inches)
- Runs open: 117/160
- Lifts operating: 58/72
#3 Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Saas-Fee is a stunningly beautiful Swiss car free village close to the Italian border. Saas-Fee is opening today, December 16, 2023, for the 23/24 season.
- Snowdepth at peak: 285 cm (112 inches)
- Runs open: 19/59 runs or 31.8/100 km (20/62.5 miles)
- Lifts operating: 21/40
#2 Kaunertal Glacier, Austria
Kaunertal in the Austrian state of Tyrol has seen almost 3m of snow at peak. The resort is running a special deal until Christmas where liftpasses are 30% off. The ski area offers 61km (38 miles) of groomed runs.
- Snowdepth at peak: 290 cm (114 inches)
- Runs open: 16/31
- Lifts operating: 8/14
#1 Lauchernalp/Lötschental, Switzerland
Lauchernalp/Lötschental in the Swiss canton Valais is leading the list with more than 3m (131 inches) of snow so far this season. It is a small resort near the Aletsch Glacier and there is no road access to the village in winter, it is only reachable by tram way.
- Snowdepth at peak: 333 cm (131 inches)
- Runs open: 41 km (26 miles)
- Lifts operating: 5/7
