{"id":97209227,"date":"2019-11-25T20:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T20:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97209227"},"modified":"2019-11-26T12:57:10","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:57:10","slug":"scenic-slopes-4-of-the-best-ski-towns-around-the-world-with-beautiful-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/scenic-slopes-4-of-the-best-ski-towns-around-the-world-with-beautiful-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Scenic Slopes: 4 of the Best Ski Towns Around the World with Beautiful Landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to winter sports, it’s easy to see why skiing ranks as one of the most popular in the world. It’s a cold weather activity everyone can enjoy, from young children hitting the slopes for the first time to seasoned professionals looking for a new challenge. Whether you’re hoping to wow others with your skiing prowess or just want a fun way to spend some quality time with family and friends, there’s no end to the fun you can have at the right ski destination — and don’t forget to bring your camera!<\/p>\n

Besides providing the perfect winter wonderland background for an assortment of exciting indoor and outdoor activities, you’ll be able to snap some stunning shots that will make your Instagram followers green with envy. Read on to learn about some of the best ski towns, which are also beautiful destinations, in the world.<\/p>\n

Avoriaz – France<\/h2>\n

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For a skiing experience that will make you feel like you’re coasting through a classic French fairy tale, there’s nowhere quite like Avoriaz<\/a>. Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful ski destinations in the entire world, Avoriaz is so much more. It offers visitors a chance to engage in countless popular winter activities, from sledding to hiking, set against the backdrop of a stunning mountain range. Combining true luxury with unsurpassed natural beauty, this is one slope experience you won’t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Alpbach – Austria<\/h2>\n

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If you’ve ever seen a picture of Austria after the first snowfall, you know all too well how sublimely beautiful this country can be in the winter — and Alpbach<\/a> is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque towns in the land. Besides having slopes that will keep everyone from beginners to Black Diamond experts busy, there are quaint local restaurants proudly serving up local delicacies, a host of adorable small shops to explore, and some views that are perfect for an unforgettable romantic moment. After a long day on the slopes, it’s great to stroll through the snow-covered town, admiring the lights and local culture, before stopping somewhere for a restorative hot beverage to fight off the winter chill.<\/p>\n

Whistler – Canada<\/h2>\n

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For the powdery sort of snow that ski enthusiasts dream of (and with good reason), look for flight deals<\/a> to British Columbia and get ready to feast your eyes on a gorgeous vista while you’re there. Whistler<\/a> offers some of the best skiing in the world, with cutting-edge services and facilities that will delight even the most jaded of skiers. The nearby resort village is full to bursting with fun activities and shopping for when you need a break from the slopes. Kids will love exploring this veritable winter wonderland and it’s only about two hours outside of Vancouver, making it easier than ever to experience simply sublime skiing!<\/p>\n

St. Mortiz – Switzerland<\/h2>\n

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If you want a hip and trendy vibe at your chosen ski destination, you’re in luck: St. Moritz<\/a> in Switzerland manages to combine designer glam with natural beauty — and some immaculately maintained slopes to boot! After spending some quality time taking in the sights as you ski down some astonishingly striking mountains (that will break the Internet, or at least impress your Instagram followers), make sure to save some energy to explore the designer shops in the town. Nothing like suiting up in some Armani and Gucci duds to hit the slopes in style! It’s a wonderful combination of peace and tranquility alongside glamour and comfort that makes it easy to understand why so many celebrities make St. Moritz their skiing destination.<\/p>\n

Know of any other ski towns that are also breathtakingly beautiful? Share them with us in the comments!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to winter sports, it’s easy to see why skiing ranks as one of the most popular in the world. It’s a cold weather activity everyone can enjoy, from young children hitting the slopes for the first time to seasoned professionals looking for a new challenge. Whether you’re hoping to wow others with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":195,"featured_media":97209239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71,66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97209227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure-travel","category-interests"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97209227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97209227"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97209227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97209241,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97209227\/revisions\/97209241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97209239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97209227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97209227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97209227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}