But one of the best reasons to visit Leysin during winter, is the Leysin Ski Resort. The mountain where the resort is located offers a top elevation of 7217 ft/2199 m and vertical drop of 3074 ft/937 m. It offers a skiable terrain of 0.24 km²/60 ac and runs for 62 mi/99.7 km, suitable for all skill levels.
For the most advanced snowboarders, the snow park is one of the most well equipped and updated in the area. There are many obstacles for the freestyle fans such as hips, rails, gaps, step ups and downs and so much more, plus a super-pipe of more than 16.4 ft/5 m high. All these elements guarantee to the rider maximum fun and adrenaline on an alpine playground.
Because of its famous snow-park, Leysine is a center stage for many important extreme snowboard events and one of the stops for the Nescafe Champs part of the World Snowboard Tour. Prepare yourself for an exciting freestyle snowboard action in a magical playground, such as the Swiss Alps. For accommodation, do stay in a hotel or chalet in the village because there are many events and happenings during the competitions.
Scotland's largest ski resort is based in Aberdeenshire. Glenshee Ski Center covers 790 ha/7.9 km² and with its 22 lifts and 36 runs, it's the UK's largest snow-sports resort. Mountains’ altitude can reach up to 1245 m/4084 ft, so expect to find rough conditions with quite a few black runs.
Located in the Cascade Range, Mount Bailey, the rounded shield volcano offers great slopes and snow, attracting all kinds of winter sport fans.
Homewood Mountain Ski Resort is located a few miles south of Tahoe City near Homewood, in the west side of Lake Tahoe, California, USA.
Sochi is a city situated in the federal subject of Krasnodar Kray, Russia. Its exact location is near the border between Russia and Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Sochi is known to the entire world, as the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are about to take place here.
Moscow is situated in Russia and it is the capital city and the most popular federal subject. It is located on the banks of Moskva River that flows for over 500 km/311 mi right through the East European Plain in central Russia.
Gore Mountain is an alpine ski resort on Gore Mountain, in the Adirondack Mountains, situated in North Creek, New York. It is one of the three ski areas owned by the State of New York and is operated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains and is located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as it hosts the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains, located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as host city of the International Olympic Committee HQ.
Geneva is the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is the second most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy which is the French speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is situated where Rhone river exits Lake Geneva. Geneva is an international destination, a worldwide center for diplomacy, a financial hub and the most important home base for numerous international organisations.
Geneva is the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is the second most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy, which is the French speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is situated where Rhone exits Lake Geneva. It is a global city, a worldwide center for diplomacy, a financial center and the home-base of numerous international organizations.
Situated in north-western Italy, Valgrisenche is a magnificent ski area in the Aosta Valley region. In the heart of the Italian Alps, this area is the perfect playground for heli skiing fans.
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains, located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as host city of the International Olympic Committee HQ.
Tunisee is a nine hectare lake in the wider area of Freiburg in south Germany. The ideal position with wide sunbathing areas, the water quality and the easy access make Tunisee the perfect destination for anyone and especially for wake-boarding lovers.
Geneva is the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is the second most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy which is the French speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is situated where Rhone river exits Lake Geneva. Geneva is an international destination, a worldwide center for diplomacy, a financial hub and the most important home base for numerous international organisations.
