France is the most likely place to find a perfect snowboarding resort.
Although winter is still three months away, experienced tourists are already starting to plan their winter vacations, as organizing a trip in advance has several advantages.
Travel expert Tamara Hinson, who used to work as a snowboard instructor in ski resorts in Canada, France and Italy, in her column for Lonely Planet gave some tips for extreme sports enthusiasts on how to choose the best place for outdoor activities this winter.
“First of all, choosing the best places in the world for snowboarding is not an easy task. The fantastic transport accessibility of the French Three Valleys, for example, will always attract snowboarders looking to maximize mileage, and the incredibly stunning forest trails of places like Whistler-Blackcomb (Canada-ed.), will always give a head start to other resorts when it comes to pleasure, ” she explained.
That’s why, when compiling her top 7 snowboarding destinations for this winter, she considered a variety of factors, focusing on resorts that have made significant efforts to create snowboarding-friendly trails while offering a wide range of accommodation options.
“These locations are also highly regarded for having dedicated infrastructure that allows snowboarders to make the most of their time on the slopes, including squadrons of snow cannons that provide plenty of snow, or high – speed lifts that take snowboarders to the top of the mountain for another dose of adrenaline,” Hinson added.
The 7 Best Places in the World to Snowboard This Winter
- Hokkaido, Japan: perfect for beautiful backgrounds.
- Three Valleys, France: the best place for freestyle fun.
- Kitzbühel Alps, Austria: better for beginners.
- St. Moritz, Switzerland: for luxury vacations.
- Paridiski, France: perfect for families.
- Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada: the best apres-ski.
- Espas Killy, France: the best for advanced snowboarders.
