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Advanced ski holidays
Whether you're looking for challenging runs, off piste, something for a weekend, or a hidden gem, we've got it all for advanced skiers.
Perhaps you are looking for a something less well known, or even to revisit a classic that you haven't been to for years.
If you're looking for inspiration, try our Advanced Ski Guide it's got loads of ideas on the best ski resorts for advanced skiers.
Ready to just start searching? Then we recommend using our 'Advanced' filter and we'll only show you the best ski resorts for advanced skiers.
Most Popular Advanced Ski Holidays
Chamonix, France
Sooner or later, anyone serious about snow needs to head to ‘Cham’. Home to one of the most spectacular off-piste descents in the world - the epic Vallée Blanche - for the experienced, nothing comes close to the wild, untapped big mountain skiing and riding of Chamonix.
Hidden Gem Advanced Ski Holidays
Les Menuires, France
Purpose-built in the 1960s, Les Menuires ski resort is super practical, with plenty of ski-in and ski-out hotels. It provides access to the vast ski area of Les Trois Vallées but at a price that’s just a bit more affordable than other French ski resorts.
FAQs about advanced ski holidays
Your questions answered by our advanced ski holiday expert
Alexander Blunt (Co-Founder)
What is considered advanced skiing?
Confidently handling black slopes, moguls, off-piste, and steep terrain. Advanced skiers and snowboarders require strong technique, speed control, and the ability to adapt to ski situations quickly and confidently.
What does advanced skiing look like?
Smooth, controlled turns on steep slopes, confidence on challenging terrain, and keeping your cool in difficult conditions. Advanced skiing is the ability to ski black runs, moguls, and off-piste.
How do I determine my ski level?
It’s all based on how comfortable you feel on your skis or board, the slopes you can handle, and your ability to control your speed and turns. Beginners tend to stick to greens, intermediates ski blues and some reds, and advanced skiers and snowboarders tackle blacks, moguls, and off-piste terrain.
What is the difference between intermediate and advanced skiing?
Intermediate skiers feel more comfortable on blue slopes and challenge themselves with the occasional red, but struggle on steep or icy terrain. Advanced skiers can tackle black runs, moguls, and off-piste confidently but may choose to ski wherever they wish.
How do you know if you’re an expert skier?
Skiing any marked run confidently and in control, adapting to snow conditions, navigating off-piste terrain safely, and being comfortable with high speeds and challenging descents.
What’s the hardest level of skiing?
Advanced or extreme skiing is considered the highest level of skiing. This involves the confident and practised skiing of black runs, off-piste descents, cliffs, and technical backcountry terrain.
What is considered extreme skiing?
Steep, dangerous, technical descents off-piste in remote backcountry areas. This requires an advanced level of skiing and mountaineering skills, as well as a significant amount of technical equipment and expertise.
How long does it take to be an advanced skier?
Several ski seasons and years of skiing are required to reach an advanced level, with progress dependent on factors such as practice frequency, conditions, and the resorts skied, as well as professional tuition and confidence.
What colour ski slopes are for advanced skiers?
Black slopes are considered advanced in Europe. These pistes are steep, technical, and can often be left ungroomed.
Where is the best place to go skiing for experts?
France, Switzerland, and Austria are all great high-altitude playgrounds for advanced skiers and snowboarders. They offer steep descents, off-piste routes, and plenty of challenge.
What are the best resorts for advanced skiers?
When is the best time to ski for experts?
Late January to early April offers the best snow conditions for advanced terrain and off-piste routes, as it combines a deep snowpack with longer daylight hours.
Is the ski pass and hire included in the price?
No. After choosing your resort, accommodation, and flights, you can then opt to add ski passes and ski hire during checkout.
Because Heidi is all about flexibility, we don't want to assume what people require for their holiday.
However, it's extremely easy to add ski passes and ski hire to your ski holiday booking (or even after you've booked, in case you're unsure at the time). Ski passes, equipment, and even lessons (if available) can be booked on the Extras Page (when booking your holiday) or the My Booking page (after booking).
The price will also vary for many reasons, ranging from the resort you're visiting, to the part of the ski season you holiday in (for example, in many resorts, early and late season is often cheaper than peak season around February / March time)
Still have some questions? Don't worry, we're here for you! Just get in touch with our expert team today.
How do I know if a resort is good for advanced skiers?
When you look at a resort on the Heidi website, we’ve labelled at the top if it’s suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced to help you get a good overview of the pistes. You can also scroll further down to check out the percentage and km of beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes on offer.
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