Hitting the Slopes this Winter in Europe - By: shawntrelly

Europe has hundreds if not thousands of fantastic winter destinations that brim with delightful sporting options ranging from heli-skiing to dog sledging. Take your pick from any of the following beauties.

Saas Fee, Switzerland
The Alpine village of Saas Fee in Switzerland is one place that immediately comes to mind. Dazzling glaciers and cloud kissing mountain peaks make for a surreal landscape.

Levi, Finland
As you embark on your tour to Europe, head to Levi, Finland, where a virginal glacial landscape indulges mountain sport enthusiasts with options like snowmobiling, snow tubing, and reindeer sleigh rides. This is also the perfect place for taking a night safari aboard a snowmobile.

Åre, Sweden
A famed nightlife, great skiing prospects for both beginners and experts, adrenalin pumping activities like being tied to a zip line and zooming down mountain sides at breakneck speeds or driving a dog sled make this Swedish delight a hot winter vacationing hub.

Lillehammer, Norway
Lillehammer offers a peaceful time as the crowds are thinner. Never ending tracts of cross country skiing trails spell bliss for ski fanatics. The brave hearts can try out bobsleighing and bobrafting for unmatched speedy thrills.

Voss, Norway
Another captivating winter spot in Norway is Voss. Extremely well connected with the UK, this charmer captivates one with a beautiful virginal scenery and crowd free slopes.

La Thuile, Italy
Feel like zipping down 2,200m slopes on a pair of skis? Try heli skiing at this little resort bordering Switzerland and France. Cross border ski lifting also allows one to revel in the ski area of La Rosière, France.

Les Arcs, France
The dizzying heights of Les Arcs make it a dream getaway for skiing experts. Apart from the regular run of the mill activities like tobogganing, snowshoeing, and ice skating, one can indulge in the little known delight of ski joering, where the skier is tied behind a horse.

Arinsal, Spain
Arinsal is just the place for those seeking a gentle initiation into the world of skiing. This destination is highly acclaimed for its extremely amiable English speaking ski instructors, dozens of beginner friendly ski runs, and brilliant sunshine. Lots of bars and restaurants ensure lively entertainment.

Borovets, Bulgaria
Whoever said that skiing away a winter in Europe is the domain of the rich probably never heard of Borovets. Very few European destinations would give you a deadly combination of wine tasting, scrumptious barbecue meals and folk nights along with facilities like crèches and children ski schools at such unbelievably low prices. Kids in the age group of 8 to 12 are issued free lift passes.

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