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The world's best ski resorts REVEALED
Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards names top 15 ski resorts globally.
In brief
Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards names top 15 ski resorts globally. Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Zermatt, Switzerland as the world's best ski resort followed by Deer Valley, Utah and Sun Valley, Idaho. Originally reported by Dailymail.
World's best ski resorts revealed
Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards has ranked the world's best ski resorts for 2026.
Zermatt, Switzerland wins top spot
Zermatt in Switzerland ranks first with the highest ski point at 3,899m and 14 glaciers.
Deer Valley, Utah takes silver
Deer Valley in Utah ranks second with a ski-only policy and celebrity guests.
Sun Valley, Idaho claims bronze
Sun Valley in Idaho ranks third with 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and a 1936 opening.
Verbier, Switzerland ranks fourth
Verbier in Switzerland ranks fourth with luxury chalets and royal visitors.
Vail, Colorado ranks fifth
Vail in Colorado ranks fifth with 2.8 million visitors and celebrity guests.
Méribel, France ranks sixth
Méribel in France ranks sixth with 380 miles of runs and traditional wooden lodges.
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada ranks seventh
Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada ranks seventh with 8,100 acres of terrain.
Silver Star Mountain, Canada ranks eighth
Silver Star Mountain in British Columbia, Canada ranks eighth with 133 runs across 3,300 acres.
Solitude, Utah ranks ninth
Solitude in Utah ranks ninth with 82 runs and 500 annual inches of snow.
Telluride, Colorado ranks tenth
Telluride in Colorado ranks tenth with 300 inches of snow and 300 days of sunshine.
Whiteface Lake Placid, New York ranks eleventh
Whiteface Lake Placid in New York ranks eleventh with steep slopes and mogul runs.
Mount Washington, Canada ranks twelfth
Mount Washington in British Columbia, Canada ranks twelfth with nine meters of annual snow.
Val Gardena, Italy ranks thirteenth
Val Gardena in Italy ranks thirteenth with 175km of local slopes and three main villages.
Obergurgl, Austria ranks fourteenth
Obergurgl in Austria ranks fourteenth with 112km of slopes and zero waiting time.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming ranks fifteenth
Jackson Hole in Wyoming ranks fifteenth with a 4,139-foot vertical drop and 50% advanced slopes.
The big picture
Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Zermatt, Switzerland as the world's best ski resort followed by Deer Valley, Utah and Sun Valley, Idaho.
