Pontedilegno-Tonale Named Europe's Most Reliable Ski Destination in Inghams Study
Travel operator Inghams Ski has published a Reliable Ski Score ranking analyzing more than 100 popular ski resorts and regions in the Northern Hemisphere. Pontedilegno-Tonale in Italy took the top spot as Europe's most reliable ski region, followed by Austria's Obertauern in second place and France's Les Arcs rounding out the top three.
Key points
- Inghams Ski analyzed over 100 popular Northern Hemisphere ski resorts to create its Reliable Ski Score ranking out of 100.
- Pontedilegno-Tonale in northern Italy was ranked as Europe's most reliable ski region.
- Obertauern in Austria's Salzburg region took second place in the study.
- Les Arcs in France secured the third position in the top three ranking.
What happened
Travel operator Inghams Ski has analyzed more than 100 popular ski resorts and regions in the Northern Hemisphere to create a Reliable Ski Score ranking out of 100. The study evaluated historical performance during the core season period of 5 January to 20 March across seven winter seasons, excluding periods impacted by Covid-19, according to Euronews Travel reporting based on the Inghams study.
Context
The ranking measured destinations based on mountain running, which accounted for 35 percent of the score, and snow adequacy at 25 percent. Other evaluated factors included consistency at 20 percent, downside protection at 12 percent, and the average snow depth of the mountain at 8 percent. Italian, Austrian, and French destinations dominated the top ten list. Pontedilegno-Tonale in northern Italy ranked first, praised for its glaciers, nature reserves, and consistent performance. Austria's Obertauern secured second place, offering ski-in and ski-out hotels and extensive cross-country trails. France's Les Arcs took third place, featuring 200km of ski trails and a winter season scheduled to run from 12 December to 24 April 2027.
What's next
Selected resorts are preparing for their upcoming winter operating windows, with Les Arcs scheduling its winter season to start on 12 December. Skiers evaluating destinations for holiday planning can review the full Inghams Ski ranking to compare snow reliability factors across Europe.
Why it matters
Inghams Ski published a Reliable Ski Score ranking evaluating European ski destinations based on historical snow and operational data.
What we know
- Inghams Ski analyzed more than 100 popular ski resorts and regions in the Northern Hemisphere to create a Reliable Ski Score ranking out of 100.
- Pontedilegno-Tonale in northern Italy is ranked as Europe's most reliable ski region by Inghams Ski.
- Obertauern in Austria is ranked as the second most reliable ski resort in Europe by Inghams Ski.
- Les Arcs in France is ranked as the third most reliable ski resort in Europe by Inghams Ski.
What remains unclear
- Whether individual travelers will experience specific snow conditions or weather anomalies during their specific holiday dates remains subject to seasonal variation.
How the story developed
Inghams Ski publishes Reliable Ski Score ranking for European resorts
Travel operator Inghams Ski released a ranking of Europe's most snow-reliable ski resorts and regions based on historical performance data.
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