European Ski Adventures for American Skiers

The Alps
Are Calling.

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.

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Ski More.
Spend Less.
Live Better.

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.

65%

Average savings vs comparable US week-long ski trips including lift passes

5

Iconic Alpine destinations handpicked across Switzerland, France and Italy

600+

Combined kilometers of piste across our five featured resorts

8h

Average direct flight time from East Coast to our closest arrival airports

Choose Your
Alpine Adventure

Zermatt
Les Trois Vallées
Val Gardena
St. Moritz
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Switzerland · Valais Alps

Zermatt

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.

Fly Into
Geneva (GVA) · 2.5h
Transfer
Train via Visp
Ski Area
360km of piste
Best For
All levels
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
1

Arrive Geneva — Transfer to Zermatt

Morning flight, afternoon train through the Rhône Valley. Check in, walk the village, fondue dinner.

2

Rothorn & Sunnegga Sectors

Warm up on the Sunnegga runs with Matterhorn views. Lunch at Chez Vrony for incredible mountain cuisine.

3

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Ride the cable car to 3,883m. Ski down to Italy for lunch in Cervinia — a true cross-border adventure.

4

Klein Matterhorn & Off-Piste Day

Guided powder session on the north-facing slopes. Afternoon spa at your hotel.

5

Gornergrad Sector + Village Day

High-altitude cruising in the morning. Afternoon free to explore shops, museum, and distilleries.

6

Final Full Ski Day

Return to your favourite runs. Celebratory dinner at one of Zermatt's Michelin-starred restaurants.

7

Depart via Geneva

Morning train to Geneva. Optional half-day in the city before your flight home.

GENEVA (fly in) ZERMATT SWITZERLAND FRANCE ITALY N
Arrival airport Ski destination
Official Zermatt Piste Map

7 nights from $2,490 per person

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France · Savoie Alps

Les Trois Vallées

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.

Fly Into
Geneva (GVA) · 2h drive
Transfer
Coach or private car
Ski Area
600km of piste
Best For
Groups & Intermediates
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
1

Arrive Geneva — Transfer to Méribel

Scenic 2-hour drive through the Alps. Check in, orientation walk, traditional Savoyard raclette dinner.

2

Méribel Valley Exploration

Get your ski legs on the home valley's wide cruisers. Lunch at a sunny mountain restaurant.

3

Courchevel 1850 Day

Take the ridge over to Europe's most glamorous resort. Challenge yourself on the iconic Suisses black run.

4

Val Thorens — Europe's Highest Resort

High-altitude cruising at 3,230m. Visit the glacier area and enjoy guaranteed snow conditions.

5

Full Three Valleys Grand Tour

Guided traverse of all three valleys in a single day. A 3V rite of passage.

6

Les Menuires & Freestyle Day

Explore the fourth valley. Afternoon at a snowpark or guided off-piste with a local guide.

7

Departure via Geneva

Morning ski before midday transfer. Evening Geneva flight connections to the US.

FRANCE SWITZ. ITALY GENEVA (fly in) LES 3 VALLÉES (Méribel / Courchevel) N
Arrival airport Ski destination
Official Les 3 Vallées Ski Map

7 nights from $2,190 per person

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Italy · South Tyrol Dolomites

Val Gardena

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.

Fly Into
Milan Malpensa (MXP) · 2.5h
Transfer
Private car via Brenner Pass
Ski Area
175km + Superski pass
Best For
Scenery & Gastronomy
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
1

Arrive Milan Malpensa — Transfer to Selva

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.

2

Dantercepies & Ciampinoi Sectors

Panoramic cruising above Selva. Spectacular Dolomite views in every direction. Lunch at a cozy rifugio.

3

Sella Ronda Circuit

The iconic circuit around the Sella Massif — 26km of connected runs through four valleys in one day.

4

Alta Badia Day Trip

Ski to the neighbouring valley, famous for its Michelin-starred mountain restaurants and wine culture.

5

Saslong World Cup Downhill Run

Ski the famous World Cup race course. Afternoon snowshoe walk through the forest.

6

Free Choice Day

Repeat favourites, explore Ortisei village, or take a guided off-piste experience in the Dolomites.

7

Depart via Milan Malpensa

Morning transfer back to MXP. Option to spend a few hours in Milan's Brera district before your transatlantic flight home.

AUSTRIA ITALY MILAN MXP (fly in) VAL GARDENA (South Tyrol, Italy) N
Arrival airport Ski destination
Official Val Gardena Ski Map

7 nights from $1,990 per person

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Switzerland · Engadin Valley

St. Moritz

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.

Fly Into
Zurich (ZRH) · 2.5h
Transfer
Train via Chur
Ski Area
350km of piste
Best For
Luxury & Prestige
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
1

Arrive Zurich — Glacier Express to St. Moritz

One of the world's great train journeys. Arrive in the evening to your hotel on the lake.

2

Corviglia Mountain Introduction

Explore the main Corviglia sector above St. Moritz town. Wide red runs and spectacular Engadin views.

3

Corvatsch & Furtschellas

Longer, more varied terrain. Take the cable car to 3,303m for panoramic 360-degree glacier views.

4

Diavolezza Glacier Day

A classic. Ski the legendary glacier descent with views of the Bernina massif. Lunch at the summit.

5

Pontresina & Cross-Country Day

Explore the 220km cross-country network or take a horse-drawn sleigh across the frozen lake.

6

Final Full Alpine Day

Return to favourite runs. Optional bobsled experience on the Olympia Bob Run — the world's oldest.

7

Depart via Zurich

Morning train back to Zurich. Browse the old town before evening departure.

ZURICH (fly in) ST. MORITZ SWITZERLAND ITALY N
Arrival airport Ski destination
Official St. Moritz Ski Map

7 nights from $3,290 per person

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Italy · Eastern Dolomites

Cortina d'Ampezzo

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.

Fly Into
Milan Malpensa (MXP) · 3h
Transfer
Private car
Ski Area
120km + Dolomiti Superski
Best For
Culture & Glamour
Sample 7-Day Itinerary
1

Arrive Milan Malpensa — Transfer to Cortina

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.

2

Faloria & Cristallo Sectors

Dramatic runs with Tofane massif views. Lunch at Capanna Ra Valles — one of Italy's great mountain restaurants.

3

Tofana — Olympic Downhill Runs

Ski the legendary Olympia delle Tofane piste from the 2026 Winter Games. Vertiginous and exhilarating.

4

Cinque Torri & Lagazuoi

Breathtaking Dolomite panoramas. Explore the WWII tunnels at Lagazuoi — a unique history-meets-skiing experience.

5

Cortina Ronda Day Tour

Guided day linking all five sectors. Discover hidden gems locals keep to themselves.

6

Leisurely Day & Town Exploration

Morning ski, afternoon free for the town's boutiques, galleries and thermal spa. Farewell dinner.

7

Depart via Milan Malpensa

Morning transfer back to MXP. Option to stop in Verona or Milan for lunch before your transatlantic flight home.

AUSTRIA ITALY MILAN MXP (fly in) CORTINA (Dolomites, Italy) N
Arrival airport Ski destination
Official Cortina Piste Map

7 nights from $2,390 per person

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An American in
the Alps

15+

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.

  • Former ski instructor with Level 3 certification — I know good terrain
  • Lived in Geneva for 4 years, personally scouted every trip we offer
  • All accommodation independently vetted for quality and value
  • Fluent in ski logistics: transfers, passes, equipment rental, insurance
  • Small group sizes — max 12 per trip, never a factory tour
  • Fully flexible itineraries built around your goals and ability level

Let's Build Your
Dream Alpine Trip

Every trip we plan is completely tailored to you — your dates, your ability level, your budget. Tell us which destination is calling you and we'll put together a detailed proposal within 48 hours, no obligation.

Phone

+1 (800) 555 — ALPS

Response Time

Within 48 hours, always