Height in the Alps is key to ensure a corporate ski trip is snow-sure. Snow means wonderful piste conditions, the thrill of powder skiing and the icing on the cake - resort atmosphere.

Corporate ski trip planners require nerves of steel – company ski trip success is greatly affected by the snow conditions, which means getting the destination right. In the Alps, height usually translates to snow.

Snow on the peaks, but also the lower slopes, the trees and hotel roofs – that’s the alpine scene that should be greeting those on a corporate ski trip.

Sometimes high-altitude skiing is remote from the airport, sometimes it is distant from the charm and life of a village centre. But many high-altitude ski resorts are easy to access and have life & atmosphere for the visiting group.

Higher resorts offer both snow security and extended season dates. This brings (pre-) Christmas parties and late spring corporate ski trips into the equation.

REASONS WHY HEIGHT MATTERS

SNOW SECURITY

In general, the higher the slopes, the colder the temperatures. That is an essential factor in a warming world – the higher elevations offer a greater snow guarantee.

EARLY OR LATE SEASON SKIING

Higher slopes offer the chance for early or late season corporate ski trips, avoiding the crowds and getting the best options and value for money.

VERTICAL

Many high-altitude ski areas offer extensive vertical distances between their upper and lower limits. There is no greater pleasure than a never-ending peak to resort route.

High-altitude, snow-sure corporate ski resorts:

Cable car arriving at a lift station

Val Thorens, France

Part of the sensational Les 3 Vallées ski region, Val Thorens has glacier skiing to over 3200m & is the highest ski resort in the Alps at a whopping 2300m.

Chairlift passing in front of the Matterhorn

Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt has the highest ski piste in the Alps, a vista that is dominated by the Matterhorn, and luxury & après ski trappings to produce the very best corporate ski trips.

Cable car arriving at a lift station

Cervinia, Italy

The highest resort in Italy accesses the highest ski pistes in the Alps - all this under the magnificent Matterhorn.

Viewing platform that reaches over a glacier

Sölden, Austria

At 3250m Sölden skiing includes 2 glaciers and a vertical of almost 2km. Epic après ski and fantastic, diverse terrain make Sölden seriously good for corporate ski trips.

Horses racing on a frozen lake

St Moritz, Switzerland

The lakeside gem of St Moritz is located at 1856m, with skiing to over 3000m. Pure glitz for corporate ski trips on the high-altitude Swiss snow.

Snowy valley with ski lift

Meribel, France

The central part of the 3 valleys, the world's biggest ski area is also high, with glacier skiing in the Val Thorens sector.

Val d'Isere sign in the snow

Val d’Isère, France

With a resort height of 1850m, Val d’Isère skiing reaches over 3400m and offers glacier skiing in both Val d’Isère and the neighbouring resort of Tignes.

Futuristic building on the ski pistes of Laxx

Laax, Switzerland

Laax skiing is crowned by a glacier, with skiing reaching to over 3000m. The slope-side resort is super stylish and ideal for corporate ski trips.

Futuristic restaurant on the ski pistes of Obergurgl

Obergurgl, Austria

Obergurgl and Hochgurgl are some of the highest ski resorts in the alps, offering ski-in / ski-out hotels and a season from November to the end of April.

Viewing platform that reaches over a glacier

Kaprun, Austria

Kaprun is lift-linked to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, offering 3000m+ slopes, the highest in the Salzburg region.

Ski area with shadows and bright sun

Courchevel, France

Courchevel offers a resort height of 1850m and piste access to Val Thorens, the highest skiing in the amazing Les 3 Vallées ski region.

Mountain side cover in off piste ski tracks

Lech Zürs, Austria

Zürs is located at 1716m, in the snowiest region of the Alps – snow depths are almost unfathomable and the luxury trappings for corporate ski trips are spectacular.

High-altitude skiing news

Cervinia - the Italian roof of the Alps

Cervinia - the Italian roof of the Alps

Feb. 10, 2025

Even in the highest ski resort in Italy, you have to arch your back to take in the peaks above the village. The Cervinia horizon includes the highest skiing in the Alps and the mighty Matterhorn.

Go higher - Read more
Snow conditions in the Alps

Snow conditions in the Alps

Nov. 29, 2024

Winter is rolling in, with fresh snow over the last couple of days greeting the opening ski areas. Austria boasts the biggest skiable areas, Zermatt the best snowpack.

News from the slopes - Read more
Skiing starts on the Stubai Glacier, Innsbruck

Skiing starts on the Stubai Glacier, Innsbruck

Oct. 11, 2021

The leaves are falling and the days shortening – all this means glacier skiing. This weekend marked the start of the winter ski season in Tirol,...

Stubai opens - Read more

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Other criteria for selecting a corporate ski trip

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BEST APRÈS SKI

At the top of the list for many, après-ski is the glue that binds a corporate ski trip. Discover the top resorts for group après ski.

Snowy mountain ridges going off into the distance

BIGGEST SKI AREAS

Big ski areas are a prerequisite for mixed-ability corporate ski groups, offering a variety of terrain and big distances to explore.

Planes at airport in the mountains in winter

SHORT TRANSFERS

Another key requirement for a short-duration corporate ski trip is a short airport transfer, to maximise time on the snow or an après ski stool.

Ski in ski out chalets lining a ski piste

SKI IN SKI OUT

The height of convenience for any corporate ski event, ski-in, ski-out offers immediate access to and from the snow.

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NON-SKIERS

Not everyone on a corporate ski trip will be a skier, and for non-skiers, there is a need for a wide range of activities.