RESORT SKIING OVERVIEW
The Alps Are Home to the Largest Ski Resorts in the World
Huge mountains, expansive lift networks, and diverse terrain for every ability define the Alps' ski resorts.
With ski areas that span multiple valleys, and even across borders, connecting neighboring countries by ski lifts, the resorts found in the Alps are the most expansive in the world. Mega-resorts like Verbier / 4 Vallées (CH), Zermatt / Cervinia (CH / IT), St. Moritz & the Engadin, Monterosa (IT), and Portes du Soleil (FR & CH) to name a few, with literally hundreds of lifts, cablecars and gondolas connecting resorts to adjacent villages. The scale of the skiing is such that you most likely won’t even see it all in the course of a 1-week stay.
On the other end of the spectrum are the smaller satellite “mom-and-pop” resorts – sometimes connected to their larger neighbors, but often a separate entity with a discounted lift ticket, and an old-school vibe that disguises great skiing – an experience that takes you back to the golden age. This is the beauty of skiing in Europe – these authentic alpine villages that coexist side-by-side with the glitz and glamour of the high-end developed resorts unlike anywhere else in the ski world.
And every resort has its own character, from the historic centers of alpinism like Chamonix and Zermatt to the jet-set playgrounds of royals and celebrities of Gstaad and St. Moritz, to the freeride paradise of Verbier, known as much for the après ski and nightlife as it is for the powder skiing. Let us know your preference for what kind of experience you are looking for, and we can match you with the ideal destination.
CONTACT US to start planning your custom skiing itinerary in the Alps this winter.
Highlights
- Historic villages define the classic Alpine aesthetic
- Modern, sophisticated lift systems that allow access to the high elevations for all abilities - from sight-seers to steep-skiers
- Mega-resorts that dwarf North American ski areas, hundreds of kilometers of pistes (groomed trails) and often link several resorts together
- Incredible on-mountain dining in authentic alpine hamlets, some of the best restaurants in the world
- With our private local ski instructors and mountain guides, you will always be guaranteed to find the best conditions and runs
- Heli-skiing and massive off-piste / backcountry potential for expert skiers and even intermediates looking for life-changing adventure
- Luxury accommodation in world-class 5-star hotels as well as the best authentic chalets in the Alps, hand-picked by Epic Europe
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WHAT WE DO
Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.
Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need.
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"Epic Europe has coordinated several corporate events for us over the past 5 years, and I cannot imagine a more professional operation to handle all of the details. From a team-building event for 50 people in a 17th-century castle atop a mountain pass, to marketing conferences and catalog shoots, their knowledge of the best locations in the Alps is second-to-none, and they are as good as it gets at being creative." - E.P., Lugano CH
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"I have done trips in the Alps and surrounding regions with Epic Europe for the past 4 years, and every one has been unique and surpassed the last. The experiences that they deliver due to their personal relationships are a window into the real life in these incredible locations, and they share these friendships with us." - K.B., CT USA
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“The team at Epic Europe created the most incredible trip for us, where everything came together seamlessly, and we never had to think about what came next - it just magically happened as if it was meant to be. That takes real talent, and they make it look easy." - B.N., WY USA
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"Epic Europe's custom road biking trip that they put together for my buddy's bachelor party was great - the right combination of killer rides, great hotels, and outstanding restaurants. Great guides, and overall a perfect trip." - A.S., London UK
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"Our family spent last Christmas in Zermatt on a bespoke Epic Europe ski trip. The special thought and care that they put into our holiday made it our best yet." - L.M.; CA USA
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"I would have to say that Verbier and Zermatt might be the best places I have ever ridden a mountain bike, and I couldn't imagine going without the help of Epic Europe's guides. It was a dream trip for sure." - B.S., PA USA
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"A day of heliskiing in Italy culminated with a sunset run off the Breuil saddle of the Matterhorn - one of the most thrilling runs of my life - and we left our tracks in a place where they remained for a week afterward, reminding us of the best day of skiing in our life!" - WG, CT USA
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"Hiking in the Alps has always been on my bucket list, but I wasn't sure that a typical trip was my style. Epic Europe designed a custom route for our group, staying in the best little inns and hotels, and we felt like we had the trails to ourselves. I will come back again and again to explore new trails with their guides every year that I can!" - R.B., NY USA
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Would you like more information, or to have us create a tailored trip for you? We would be glad to begin the design process for your ultimate experience in the Alps.
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