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It’s such a great feeling to wake up in your ski accommodation, have a lovely made breakfast, get your ski clothing on, click into your ski’s or snowboards, open to door and hop straight onto the pistes! At Erna Low, we have some of the best doorstep skiing deals and offers

Resorts with doorstep skiing offer the ultimate convenience: waking up, stepping into your gear, and heading straight onto the slopes without needing to haul equipment or wait in line. It’s as seamless as ski holidays get! Staying slopeside means no early-morning ski shuttle or crowded parking lots—just head out from your room to start your day and return anytime for a snack or a break. For beginner and experienced skiers alike, having access right at the doorstep is a game-changer, especially when conditions vary and staying flexible is a huge plus.

Besides cutting down on logistics, ski-in/ski-out resorts are packed with amenities to help you unwind after a day on the mountain. Many of these places offer cozy bars, après-ski lounges, and even hot tubs or saunas—perfect for recovering and socializing after hours on the slopes. Whether you're after the adrenaline of first tracks or the freedom to come and go as you please, these resorts are designed to maximize every second of your trip. So, if you’re looking for hassle-free days and easy access to après-ski, ski-in/ski-out is the way to go.

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Overview of Doorstep Skiing in Europe

We all absolutely love the Alps and can hardly wait for the start of the season each year but sometimes ( I’m sure you can agree ), wouldn’t it be easier if you didn’t have to drag your heavy boots in the snow to get back to your accommodation from the lifts after a long day on the slopes carrying your skis and snowboards? Thankfully there are a lot of purpose-built ski resorts that have direct access to the slopes; others may not be purpose-built but may still have accommodation that allows skiers to jump straight onto the pistes.

There is hardly anything better than finishing a full day of skiing by taking that very last run all the way back down to your doorstep. How rewarding is that? Maybe you want a little bit extra to your doorstep skiing holiday; perhaps an apres-ski vibe, a charming romantic getaway or a perfect place for the kids. Check out our suggestions for your next ski holidays.

Best Doorstep Ski resort for Freestylers

Avoriaz takes centre stage as one of the best-recognised doorstep ski resorts. Purpose-built to provide the perfect ski experience for all visitor types, its location in the heart of the massive Portes du Soliel is an added bonus. Sitting pretty with high-altitude snow-sure pistes, Avoriaz is the ideal resort and location from where you can conveniently explore the wider Portes du Soliel and visit other linked resorts on the famous circuit to gain access to their slopes; all from the door of your Avoriaz accommodation.

Adding to the charm and lovely appeal of Avoriaz is that unlike other purpose-built doorstep skiing resorts with dated buildings from the 1960s and 1970s (some of which appear to be monoliths of a distant past), the buildings in Avoriaz are lovely traditional wooden-clad Alpine chalets and apartments. Avoriaz has a great reputation for several things but its focus on snowboarding is undeniably one of its strongest and most appreciated reputations. Home to four different terrain parks to suit different levels, snowboarders in particular are in love with this resort. Avoriaz built Europe's first ever halfpipe in 1993 after snowboarding made its debut at the resort in the late 1980s.

Best Doorstep Ski Resorts for Alpine Charm

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Pila, Italy

The drive up to Pila at 1,800 metres altitude via the Aosta Valley is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular Alpine scenery across Europe. What better way to set the tone for a charming ski holiday escape at Pila when the majestic Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and Monte Rose slowly come into view as you climb the valley heading up to the resort. Pila may come up short in glamour, glitz and flamboyance but its traditional Italian character oozes originality. Now a modern, pedestrian ski resort with some of its accommodations offering doorstep skiing, Pila is a fantastic option for visitors looking to experience Alpine charm. The ski resort is modernised and is steadily upgrading its resort centre however, it is still home to several historical buildings including several Roman and mediaeval monuments. Pila sits above the historical village of Aosta which is also well known for its art exhibitions which often provide subtle glimpses into its fascinating history. What gives Pila such charm and originality is its ability to effortlessly combine culture and winter sports.

Lech, Austria

Lech is a quiet and luxurious ski resort in the Arlberg region of the Austrian Alps. One of the most exclusive ski resorts in the Alps, very few villages possess a better charm and romantic atmosphere as does Lech. Its previous guests include members of the British Royal family, Jordanian Royal family, Dutch Royal family, as well as other notable celebrities. It may be a favourite of the royals across the world but Lech’s charm is purely authentic and organic in nature. Once an old farming mountain settlement, Lech’s intriguing cultural history still adorns the village as a silent ode to its modest past. The gothic style church of St Nicholas built in 1390 still overlooks the village with its 33-metre high bell tower featuring bronze bells which are centuries old. The rest of the village is mostly made up of lovely Alpine wooden chalets with streets lined with designer shops and upmarket cafes. The village of Oberlech sits just above the resort and is 100% doorstep accommodation with easy access granted from accommodation straight the lifts, pistes and other amenities. With a modest altitude of 1450 metres, Lech still possesses a fantastic snow record and manages to receive twice as much snow as other resorts located at a much higher altitude.The slopes are groomed daily and almost evenly split among ski ability levels, the slopes here slightly favour intermediates and advanced skiers but there are great beginner level slopes. Overall, one of the best options for a charming and romantic ski getaway, but a pricey one at that.

Best Doorstep Ski Resorts for Apres-ski and Partying

If you are looking for an epic apres-ski scene to go along with your doorstep skiing resort search, our recommendation below should provide you with the perfect option. There’s no denying that the apres-ski serves an important role in the overall ski holiday experience. Letting your hair down after a full day of skiing sometimes is the only natural option.

Val Thorens, France

Val Thorens just about ticks almost every box on your ski holiday resort wish list. Perhaps most famously known for its legendary La Folie Douce parties, Val Thorens apres-ski ranks among one of the very best in Europe. Positioned just beneath the Plein Sud lift, Val Thorens “dance floor on top of the world, kicks off at 3 pm with loud DJ sets, extravagant costume-clad dancers, multiple bottles of champagne popped on the stage and a very excited crowd.

La Folie Douce is not the only apres-ski attraction at Val Thorens; Bar 360 at the end of the Moraine run also has live DJ sets and Malaysia is one the biggest and best nightclubs across the European Alps.

Best Doorstep Ski Resorts for Peace and Quiet

Sometimes you just want to hit the slopes, have a nice quiet drink after, maybe have a brief stint in the sauna, star gaze after and call it an evening. Maybe you are with the family and you are after a calm ski holiday, with zero queues at the lifts and low crowds on the slopes throughout your stay. They may be considered gems hidden in plain sight. For your quiet ski holiday stay, check out our suggestion below.

Obertauern, Austria -

One of Austria’s only purpose-built resorts, Obertauern is a doorstep skiing gem for people looking for a quiet and peaceful ski escape with few crowds on the slopes and smaller queues at the lifts. The resort is a fantastic ski holiday escape for romantic couples or families in search of peace and serenity. It offers an amazing skiing experience with its high-altitude slopes and snow-sure pistes. Along with having one of the longest snow and ski seasons in Austria it also has one the best guarantee of snowfall in the region, annually.

Obertauern has up to 100 kilometres of the ski area, with an altitude that ranges between 1,740 metres to 2,526 metres. Its combined qualities have made Obertauern particularly popular among German and British visitors, every year. Obertauern, though purpose-built, is without a traditional resort centre. Its centre consists of a row of shops and restaurants adjacent to each other and lined up on the main resort streets. The accommodation here is mainly made up of hotels and apartments which are 100% ski in and ski out making life at the resort a whole lot more convenient with accessing the slopes. The general mood here is generally one of calm and a quiet buzz. It’s friendly and welcoming without having a wild and rampant atmosphere as you would find in the majority of the other major Austrian ski resorts. Whilst being quiet and almost unassuming in nature, it is also quite fascinating to learn that Obertauern was the setting for the make up1965 movie “Help” which was starred by none other than the Beatles.

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FAQs

Which resorts offer the best doorstep skiing experience?

You can't go wrong with the convenience of a ski-in/ski-out resort especially if you’re visiting with children. Take your pick of doorstep ski resorts offered by Erna Low, today and go where you want from purpose-built resorts like Val Thorens and La Plagne villages or go more traditional with Val d'Isère and Tignes. Whatever your pick, these resorts make hitting the powder a breeze!

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