European Ski Adventures for American Skiers
World-class skiing. Centuries of mountain culture. And a fraction of what you'd spend at a US resort. Discover why savvy American skiers are heading to Europe.
Explore Trips Why Europe?The Value Proposition
American ski resorts have become eye-wateringly expensive. Daily lift tickets at Vail or Aspen routinely top $300. A week in Europe — including flights, accommodation and ski pass — often costs less than a long weekend in Park City. And the terrain, the food, the après-ski culture? Incomparable.
We plan every detail — flights into Geneva, Zurich, or Milan Malpensa, private transfers to the resort, hand-picked hotels, and flexible itineraries built around your ability level.
Average savings vs comparable US week-long ski trips including lift passes
Iconic Alpine destinations handpicked across Switzerland, France and Italy
Combined kilometers of piste across our five featured resorts
Average direct flight time from East Coast to our closest arrival airports
Five Iconic Destinations
Nestled beneath the iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt is perhaps the world's most recognizable ski destination. The car-free village has preserved its traditional Swiss character while building one of Europe's most sophisticated lift networks. With guaranteed snow year-round on its glacier runs and the ability to ski into Italy on the same lift pass, Zermatt belongs on every serious skier's bucket list.
Morning flight, afternoon train through the Rhône Valley. Check in, walk the village, fondue dinner.
Warm up on the Sunnegga runs with Matterhorn views. Lunch at Chez Vrony for incredible mountain cuisine.
Ride the cable car to 3,883m. Ski down to Italy for lunch in Cervinia — a true cross-border adventure.
Guided powder session on the north-facing slopes. Afternoon spa at your hotel.
High-altitude cruising in the morning. Afternoon free to explore shops, museum, and distilleries.
Return to your favourite runs. Celebratory dinner at one of Zermatt's Michelin-starred restaurants.
Morning train to Geneva. Optional half-day in the city before your flight home.
7 nights from $2,490 per person
Enquire Now →The world's largest interconnected ski area, Les Trois Vallées links the resorts of Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens across three sweeping valleys and over 600 kilometres of marked runs. With terrain to suit every ability — from family-friendly blues to challenging blacks and legendary off-piste — and a buzzing après-ski scene that France does better than anyone, this is the complete ski holiday.
Scenic 2-hour drive through the Alps. Check in, orientation walk, traditional Savoyard raclette dinner.
Get your ski legs on the home valley's wide cruisers. Lunch at a sunny mountain restaurant.
Take the ridge over to Europe's most glamorous resort. Challenge yourself on the iconic Suisses black run.
High-altitude cruising at 3,230m. Visit the glacier area and enjoy guaranteed snow conditions.
Guided traverse of all three valleys in a single day. A 3V rite of passage.
Explore the fourth valley. Afternoon at a snowpark or guided off-piste with a local guide.
Morning ski before midday transfer. Evening Geneva flight connections to the US.
7 nights from $2,190 per person
Enquire Now →Set amongst the UNESCO-listed Dolomites — towering rose-pink limestone spires that look almost unreal — Val Gardena (Selva/Wolkenstein) is Italy's answer to the mega-resort. Part of the vast Dolomiti Superski pass covering over 1,200km of runs across 12 valleys, Gardena sits at the intersection of some of the range's most dramatic scenery. And after skiing? You're in Italy — which means the best mountain food in the Alps.
Direct flights from JFK, EWR, ORD and LAX land at MXP. Scenic 2.5h drive north through Lombardy into the Dolomites. Dinner featuring South Tyrolean cuisine — knödel, speck and local wines.
Panoramic cruising above Selva. Spectacular Dolomite views in every direction. Lunch at a cozy rifugio.
The iconic circuit around the Sella Massif — 26km of connected runs through four valleys in one day.
Ski to the neighbouring valley, famous for its Michelin-starred mountain restaurants and wine culture.
Ski the famous World Cup race course. Afternoon snowshoe walk through the forest.
Repeat favourites, explore Ortisei village, or take a guided off-piste experience in the Dolomites.
Morning transfer back to MXP. Option to spend a few hours in Milan's Brera district before your transatlantic flight home.
7 nights from $1,990 per person
Enquire Now →The original ski resort. St. Moritz invented winter tourism and remains a byword for luxury, prestige and exceptional Alpine experiences. Twice an Olympic host city, it sits at 1,822m in the Engadin Valley — one of Europe's sunniest locations. The skiing is superb and varied, but St. Moritz is also about the whole experience: frozen lake polo, bobsled runs, and Michelin-starred dining at altitude that no other resort can match.
One of the world's great train journeys. Arrive in the evening to your hotel on the lake.
Explore the main Corviglia sector above St. Moritz town. Wide red runs and spectacular Engadin views.
Longer, more varied terrain. Take the cable car to 3,303m for panoramic 360-degree glacier views.
A classic. Ski the legendary glacier descent with views of the Bernina massif. Lunch at the summit.
Explore the 220km cross-country network or take a horse-drawn sleigh across the frozen lake.
Return to favourite runs. Optional bobsled experience on the Olympia Bob Run — the world's oldest.
Morning train back to Zurich. Browse the old town before evening departure.
7 nights from $3,290 per person
Enquire Now →The "Queen of the Dolomites," Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy's most celebrated alpine resort — a two-time Winter Olympics host (1956 and 2026) with a glamorous, sun-drenched personality entirely its own. The skiing spans five separate areas linked by a free ski bus through the town, but it's the dramatic Dolomite backdrop — warm amber and rose-gold rock towers glowing at sunset — that makes Cortina truly unforgettable. Belle époque architecture, designer boutiques and extraordinary restaurants complete the picture.
Direct flights from JFK, EWR, ORD and LAX serve MXP. Scenic 3h drive east through Lombardy and the Veneto. Spend the evening exploring Cortina's beautiful Corso Italia.
Dramatic runs with Tofane massif views. Lunch at Capanna Ra Valles — one of Italy's great mountain restaurants.
Ski the legendary Olympia delle Tofane piste from the 2026 Winter Games. Vertiginous and exhilarating.
Breathtaking Dolomite panoramas. Explore the WWII tunnels at Lagazuoi — a unique history-meets-skiing experience.
Guided day linking all five sectors. Discover hidden gems locals keep to themselves.
Morning ski, afternoon free for the town's boutiques, galleries and thermal spa. Farewell dinner.
Morning transfer back to MXP. Option to stop in Verona or Milan for lunch before your transatlantic flight home.
7 nights from $2,390 per person
Enquire Now →Who We Are
Winters skiing in Europe
I grew up skiing in the US — Vermont, Colorado, Utah. I thought I knew what great skiing looked like. Then I went to Zermatt.
The runs seemed endless. The mountain huts served real food with real wine. The lift queues were shorter, the snow was deeper, and somehow everything cost less than a week at a comparable American resort. I became obsessed with figuring out why more Americans weren't doing this — and then building the perfect trips to help them discover it for themselves.
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