People have different things that they look for in a vacation, and winter sports vacations are no exception to this. There are now a number of winter sports you can choose from, though the most popular remain skiing and snowboarding. The popularity of snowboarding has grown enormously over the last ten years, and in many areas it has now reached the status of an official sport. If you want to know what some of the top destinations are for winter sports, then read on.
1. Whistler Blackcomb
This was originally two separate resorts, but the two were combined in 2003. The combined and fully integrated resort now covers an area of 8,171 hectares, making it the biggest winter sports resort in North America. There are more than 200 trails here, and it is to be the venue for the alpine events of the Winter Olympics in 2010. Skiing magazine has rated this resort at number one for the past 12 years.
2. Banff
There are three winter sports regions in Alberta: Lake Louise, Mount Norquay and Sunshine Village. Sunshine Village is 15 minutes away from Banff, and consists of three mountains, renowned for their ‘champagne powder’. Lake Louise is almost a further hour’s drive away, and is in a quiet, romantic mountain setting. People of all levels of expertise can enjoy their winter sports here, and it is an excellent choice for travel together with your family or friends. Mount Norquay resort has been in existence sin 1926, and is the place to go if you are looking for more challenging trails.
3. St. Anton
This is a famous winter sports destination in Austria, and was the venue for Alpine World Skiing in 2001. There are 260 km of pistes, and plenty of bars and pubs where you can relax between ski runs. If you are new to winter sports, there are plenty of teachers resident here to help you learn how to do it.
4. Chamonix
This is at the foot of Mont Blanc, and cable cars take you to the highest point which is at an elevation of 3,842 meters. You can reach the Aiguille du Midi using the cable car, from where diverse runs can be enjoyed, including Vallee Blanche, Les Planards, and Pas du Chevre.
5. Tignes
This is near the Val D’Isare in eastern France. Open to skiers and snowboarders all year round, this resort has the Grand Motte.
So, there are the world’s top five destinations for winter sports. Have a look online at these five, and you will be able to locate lots more information about them so that you can make your choice. If one of these does not suit you or you’ve been there already and want to try something else, the internet is your place to go to seek further information on other winter sports destinations too.
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