High-altitude resorts usually mean a longer season and more reliable snow. Below are 11 European resorts whose highest point exceeds 3500 m.
| Resort | Country | Piste length | Altitude | Vertical drop | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | Switzerland | 358 km | 1620–3899 m | 2279 m | 52 |
| Aspen Snowmass | United States | 218 km | 2422–3813 m | 1391 m | 41 |
| Vail | United States | 215 km | 2475–3527 m | 1052 m | 31 |
| Les Deux Alpes | France | 200 km | 1300–3600 m | 2300 m | 43 |
| Breckenridge | United States | 187 km | 2926–3963 m | 1037 m | 35 |
| Chamonix Mont-Blanc | France | 170 km | 1035–3842 m | 2807 m | 45 |
| Winter Park | United States | 125 km | 2743–3676 m | 933 m | 25 |
| Saas-Fee | Switzerland | 100 km | 1800–3600 m | 1800 m | 23 |
| Copper Mountain | United States | 90 km | 2940–3764 m | 824 m | 22 |
| Telluride | United States | 80 km | 2659–4049 m | 1390 m | 18 |
| La Grave | France | 1 km | 1450–3600 m | 2150 m | 3 |