Top 10 snowboarding resorts
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1. Whistler in Canada
As one of the world's most popular ski resorts, Whistler is also one of the top destinations for advanced snowboarders. Hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler represents everything you want from a snowboarding resort - regular fresh powder, off-piste adventure, alpine bowls and unforgettable après ski.
Total km of piste: 216km • Flight time: 9 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes -
2. Verbier in Switzerland
Verbier is a paradise for advanced boarders looking for a different challenge every single day of their holiday. There are also 2 snowboard parks where you can practice your latest tricks away from the slopes. Verbier also offers a great range of après ski bars and restaurants.
Total km of piste: 206km • Flight time: 1 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour -
3. Les Deux Alpes in France
With extensive off piste opportunities, Les Deux Alpes is a haven for advanced snowboarders. You certainly won’t be short of choice on a holiday here – there is plenty of challenges to keep you busy. Don’t miss the snowboard park either if you want to test out some new tricks or ride the boardercross.
Total km of piste: 225km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes -
4. Mayrhofen in Austria
The renowned Austrian resort of Mayrhofen is a great place for advanced boarders to test out their skills. There are plenty of black runs to be found across the various ski areas. For the truly fearless the ‘Harikiri’ – Austria’s steepest black run – is a must!
Total km of piste: 625km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes -
5. Breckenridge in USA
The Americans don’t do anything by halves and Breckenridge is no exception. This is a seriously good resort for advanced snowboards and will provide some truly extreme challenges. With over 80 ‘difficult’ runs you will want to come back again to finish them all.
Total acres of piste: 2,358 acres • Flight time: 9 hours 40 minutes • Transfer time: 2 hours -
6. Avoriaz in France
Avoriaz is a fabulous French resort connected to the largest ski area in the world. For advanced boarders there are endless off-piste possibilities and the hair-raising World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts. Don’t miss the Stash snowboard park either – the first giant ecological snowboard park in Europe is well worth a visit.
Total km of piste: 650km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours -
7. Ischgl in Austria
Renowned for the excellent off-piste, the Austrian resort of Ischgl is an excellent location for advance boarders to practice their skills. Hire a guide for a day to discover the exciting off-piste terrain or simply enjoy the range of black runs available.
Total km of piste: 330km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes -
8. Kaprun in Austria
Kaprun is a popular resort, particularly with advanced snowboarders and skiers. Accomplished boarders will love the contrast of wide-open pistes and superb powder of the glacier bowl. There are seven exciting black runs throughout the region which will be sure to challenge even the most advanced boarders.
Total km of piste: 330km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hour 15 minutes -
9. Sauze d'Oulx in Italy
One of five villages in the Milky Way, Sauze d'Oulx provides a wide range of snowboarding and long days to enjoy the slopes. With an array of tree-lined runs for you to speed through, snowboarding in Sauze d'Oulx will thrill the freeriding community. Head to the snowpark in Sestriere to try out any new tricks and jumps you've been practising.
Total km of piste: 300km • Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour 15 minutes -
10. Tignes in France
Whether you're a freerider looking for natural steeps and hits or want to test your latest tricks at the boardpark - Tignes is snowboarding heaven. Everything you could want from a snowboarding resort, Tignes also boasts year-round snow and après ski to rival any Alpine resort.
Total km of piste: 300km • Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes & 4 hours