Top 10 advanced ski resorts
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1. Chamonix in France
For an advanced ski holiday at one of Europe's most popular ski resorts, head to the 762km of piste at Chamonix. The vast ski runs of Chamonix offer a challenge to intermediates and experts, while some of the best off-piste in Europe is set to challenge even the most experienced skier. Explore the infamous Grands Montets and Vallèe Blanche glacier for some of the most testing ski conditions in Europe.
Total km of piste: 162km • Flight time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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2. Val d'Isère in France
Advanced skiers will relish the opportunity to ski Val d'Isère's famous Olympic piste - The Face de Bellevarde. Emphatic steeps, 1,000m vertical drop and the infamous Passage de l'Ancolie make this piste one of the most technically difficult to conquer. Enjoy an unforgettable ski experience in Val d'Isère and venture away from the runs for acres and acres of off-piste adventure.
Total km of piste: 300km • Flight time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 45 minutes & 3 hours 45 minutes
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3. Zermatt in Switzerland
In the Pennine Alps, Zermatt is split into four ski areas, each offering its own challenge to advanced skiers. The snow-sure slopes, vast off-piste opportunities and difficult black runs make Zermatt a popular choice with experienced skiers. If you are really up for a challenge, head to the intense mogul fields of the Trifti.
Total km of piste: 183km • Flight time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 3 hours 30 minutes
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4. St. Anton in Austria
With intense terrain to satisfy the more experienced skier, St. Anton attracts extreme skiers looking for the ultimate challenge. Only the most advanced skiers should attempt Valluga's notoriously difficult north face. After the breathtaking and terrifying descent, you will discover beautiful powder slopes as you head towards Zürs. As well as the 276km of groomed piste, skiers in St. Anton can enjoy miles of off-piste.
Total km of piste: 276km • Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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5. Kitzbühel in Austria
Advanced skiers will enjoy testing themselves on one of the world's most famous runs, the 'Streif' downhill. Every year thousands of people flock to Kitzbühel to see the Hahnenkamm Alpine Downhill race. You can even ski the same slopes. With such a steep descent, experienced skiers will still have to be careful on the drop. It can appear vertical from some angles.
Total km of piste: 168km • Flight time: 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hours 45 minutes
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6. Sauze d'Oulx in Italy
Sauze d'Oulx offers a range of advanced slopes including access to 400km of pistes in the Milky Way ski area. Put your skiing skills to the test with a run down the World Championship Kandahar slopes or experience off-piste adventure in the areas of Moncrons and Genevris. For a steep descent, advanced skiers head to Gran Pista for slopes that descend a massive 1,950ft.
Total km of piste: 400km (Milky Way) • Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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7. Val di Fassa in Italy
Sample a number of black runs high into the Dolomites with an advanced skiing holiday in Val di Fassa. Stick to the slopes and head to the thrilling downhill courses in Val Gardena and La Villa, previous hosts of World Championship skiing. Head away from the resort to test your skiing abilities with seemingly endless opportunities for off-piste skiing.
Total km of piste: 120km • Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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8. Whistler in Canada
Think Whistler and you normally think of acres of powder on long, gliding slopes. You'd be right. As well as this, Whistler offers 12 vast alpine bowls with a variety of off-piste for the more experienced skier. If you haven't tried glacier skiing, there are 3 at Whistler with guaranteed snow all season.
Total km of piste: 316km • Flight time: 9 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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9. Tignes in France
With several black runs, experienced skiers will find plenty of challenging piste during an advanced ski holiday here. Head away from the groomed slopes and you'll find expansive off-piste that is the real reason great skiers come to Tignes. Discover miles of untouched powder as you glide along the high-altitude slopes that continues to attract advanced skiers to Tignes.
Total km of piste: 300km • Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes & 4 hours
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10. Lake Louise in Canada
Lake Louise provides a number of opportunities for advanced skiers to really test their abilities. The infamous '1' and '2' slopes of Mount Whitehorn. Delirium Dive's varied terrain. Add to that the option of heli-skiing and you'll more than satisfy the most experienced skier from mogul-lovers to off-piste adventurers.
Total km of piste: 200km • Flight time: 8 hour 45 minutes - 9 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 2 hours 45 minutes