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VAL D’ISERE

Home to many Olympic champions including legendary gold medalist Jean-Claude Killy, Val d’Isere is the whole package: a real town surrounded by the kind of tall jagged peaks, endless vertical, and superior terrain that can only be found in the Alps. The ski area is linked with Tignes, creating “L’Espace Killy,” with 186 miles of marked runs for every level of skier, as well as ample off-piste and untracked powder for the expert.

Claim to fame: Host for the 1992 Winter Olympic games.