{"id":1722,"date":"2017-01-26T10:19:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T10:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:12:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:12:02","slug":"europe-usa-6-reasons-choose-skiing-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/europe-usa-6-reasons-choose-skiing-alps","title":{"rendered":"Europe vs USA: 6+ Reasons to Choose Skiing in the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a passionate winter sports enthusiast from America, you will take a chance to hit any slope, that\u2019s for sure. But a time may come when you want a completely different experience and the peaks of North America start to seem too tame. The answer is \u2013 skiing vacation in Europe, the Alps! <strong>Read this article that reveals some of the many advantages to skiing in Europe rather than in the USA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3191 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.alps2alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"393\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-1024x512.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-768x384.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/393;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3191\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.alps2alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-1024x512.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6-768x384.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Europe-vs-USA_-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alps vs Rockies<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When talking about differences between skiing in Europe and the USA, we will generally refer to the largest mountain ranges there &#8211; the Rocky Mountains and the Alps. To warm up, let\u2019s compare the number of ski resorts in those areas. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skiresort.info\/\">According to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Skiresort.info<\/span>, there are<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Around 100 ski resorts and areas in the Rockies;<\/li>\n<li>More than 1,100 ski resorts and areas in the Alps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Quite a number! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/en\/ski-transfer-destinations\">You will definitely find a ski resort that fits your taste<\/a> and will make skiing in Europe the best experience of your life.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ski Resorts form Large Ski Areas<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, skiing in Europe can mean larger crowds than in North America. Mostly this is the case for the popular runs. Get a bit creative, hop on a ski lift that takes you a little bit further and you will find a ski lift with almost no queue at all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many Alpine ski resorts really close to one another. And together they form large skiing areas where resorts, villages and peaks are interconnected with trails and shuttles. <strong>9 out of 10 world\u2019s largest ski areas in the Alps and here\u2019s some of them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The 3 Valleys, France (600km \/ 373mi)<\/li>\n<li>Les Portes Du Soleil, France and Switzerland (650km \/ 404mi)<\/li>\n<li>Paradiski, France (425km \/ 264mi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1724 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Skiing in the alps\" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps-300x213.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/558;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1724 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Skiing in the alps\" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-Reasons-to-Choose-Skiing-in-the-Alps-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Slopes are Higher and Steeper<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When seeing the Alps for the first time, many Americans who are regulars at the Rockies, take a deep breath and whisper \u201cwow\u201d and \u201cthat\u2019s what I call mountains\u201d or even \u201cRockies now look like hills to me!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And that\u2019s just at the foot. Wait until you get to the top \u2013 the views are just stunning! And no trees wherever you look, which might be a surprise for those used to being surrounded by trees while skiing in North America.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Here are some of the highest ski resorts in the Alps (and the world, too).<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/en\/ski-transfer-destinations\/ch\/zermatt\">Zermatt, Switzerland<\/a> (3,899m \/ 12,792ft)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/en\/ski-transfer-destinations\/fr\/chamonix\">Chamonix, France<\/a> (3,842m \/ 12,605ft)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/en\/ski-transfer-destinations\/ch\/saas-fee\">Saas-Fee, Switzerland<\/a> (3573m \/ 11,722ft)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1725 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Alps restaurant \" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps-300x213.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/558;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1725 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Alps restaurant \" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-USA-vs-Alps-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mountain height is only one difference between USA and Europe ski slopes. Vertical drop is also a benefit worth mentioning. Alpine slopes vary from beginner to extreme level, but the average vertical drop here makes all North American slopes look like they\u2019re made for beginners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Alps will definitely be appreciated by experienced and extreme skiers. However, there are as many options for beginners as well as those who seek a more relaxed and safe family holiday.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Snow forecast: Extended Season in the Alps<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global weather forecasts predict that after two consecutive slightly warmer years (El Ni\u00f1o), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/snow-forecast-alps-2017\/\">2017 will be colder (La Ni\u00f1a) and bring more snow to the slopes worldwide<\/a>. But there is a great chance that the winter season in the Alps will be significantly extended due to low temperatures and snowstorms predicted for the early spring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Snow or no snow, but in the Alps you can always rely on glaciers and the high altitudes. These are the locations where you will find a thing called \u201csnow sure ski resorts\u201d. <strong>Here\u2019s just some of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Kaprun, Hintertux, Solden in Austria<\/li>\n<li>Zermatt, St Moritz, Andermatt in Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Tignes and Val Thorens in France<\/li>\n<li>Cervinia in Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apr\u00e8s-Ski was Invented in Europe<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Europeans can be (and really are) proud of making apr\u00e8s-ski almost as important as skiing itself. <strong>Here you will enjoy a wide spectrum of activities like: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Merry gatherings with mulled wine;<\/li>\n<li>Crafts markets;<\/li>\n<li>Drinking beer at pubs;<\/li>\n<li>Disco dancing and even techno parties until early in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And there\u2019s good food everywhere! If you\u2019re skiing in America, a meal is more like a quick bite to get more energy for more skiing.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/guide-alpine-restaurants\/\"> In the Alps, food is one of the most important experiences.<\/a> From honey roasted almonds for a snack to exquisite gourmet restaurant experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1726 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Apres skiing beer\" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe-300x213.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/558;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1726 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Apres skiing beer\" width=\"785\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe.png 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Alps2Alps-skiing-vacation-in-Europe-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When hitting slopes in America, people usually focus on skiing and snowboarding as much as possible.\u00a0But in Europe, a ski holiday is considered more like a vacation, relaxation and time to spend with friends and family. Basically, you should think of skiing in Europe as an all-inclusive winter holiday at a resort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to choose skiing in Europe and the Alps as your next skiing holiday destination. And now is the time to start planning all details of your trip. Reading this article was a good start! Get more tips from us on how to make your European trip as comfortable as possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/ski-resort-opening-dates\/\">and check out the ski resort open days for this season!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a passionate winter sports enthusiast from America, you will take a chance to hit any slope, that\u2019s for sure. But a time may come when you want a completely different experience and the peaks of North America start to seem too tame. The answer is \u2013 skiing vacation in Europe, the Alps! Read this article that reveals some of the many advantages to skiing in Europe rather than in the USA. \u00a0 Alps vs Rockies When talking about differences&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/europe-usa-6-reasons-choose-skiing-alps\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[104,101,179,126,350,351],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-apres-ski","tag-europe","tag-skiing-in-the-alps","tag-slopes","tag-snow","tag-usa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - 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