Best Powder Resorts

Deep snow destinations for face shots and untracked runs

The world's best resorts for powder skiing. These destinations receive massive snowfall, preserve snow quality, and offer terrain that maximizes powder potential.

Top 50 resorts ranked by our honest scoring system

#1

Geto Kogen

Japan · 12km pistes
9.8
#2

Niseko Backcountry Gates

Japan · 50km pistes
9.8
#3

Val Thorens

France · 600km pistes
9.8
#4

Zermatt

Switzerland · 360km pistes
9.8
#5

Niseko United Complete

Japan · 72km pistes
9.8
#6

Asahidake

Japan · 5km pistes
9.7
#7

Myoko Kogen

Japan · 45km pistes
9.7
#8

Grand Hirafu Complete Area

Japan · 30km pistes
9.7
#9

Niseko International Hirafu Village

Japan · 30km pistes
9.6
#10

Lech-Zürs

Austria · 305km pistes
9.5
#11

Grand Hirafu

Japan · 30km pistes
9.5
#12

Niseko United

Japan · 70km pistes
9.5
#13

Tignes

France · 300km pistes
9.4
#14

Val d'Isère

France · 300km pistes
9.4
#15

Okutadami Maruyama

Japan · 6km pistes
9.4
#16

Rusutsu

Japan · 42km pistes
9.3
#17

Niseko Village

Japan · 30km pistes
9.3
#18

Niseko Hanazono

Japan · 11km pistes
9.3
#19

Ischgl

Austria · 238km pistes
9.3
#20

St. Anton

Austria · 305km pistes
9.3
#21

Cervinia

Italy · 360km pistes
9.3
#22

Sölden

Austria · 144km pistes
9.3
#23

Furano

Japan · 28km pistes
9.2
#24

Kiroro

Japan · 23km pistes
9.2
#25

Happo Banks

Japan · 8km pistes
9.2
#26

Kagura Gate Access Zones

Japan · 23km pistes
9.2
#27

Kurodake

Japan · 4km pistes
9.2
#28

Verbier

Switzerland · 410km pistes
9.2
#29

Chisenupuri

Japan · 6km pistes
9.1
#30

Furano North Peak

Japan · 28km pistes
9.1
#31

Niseko Annupuri

Japan · 13km pistes
9.1
#32

Courchevel

France · 600km pistes
8.9
#33

Hakkoda Ropeway

Japan · 5km pistes
8.9
#34

Mt. Kosha

Japan · 7km pistes
8.9
#35

Akakura Kanko

Japan · 15km pistes
8.8
#36

Niseko Moiwa

Japan · 7km pistes
8.8
#37

Nozawa Onsen

Japan · 50km pistes
8.8
#38

Suginohara

Japan · 17km pistes
8.8
#39

Iwanai Resort

Japan · 13km pistes
8.8
#40

Hakuba Backcountry

Japan · 135km pistes
8.8
#41

Méribel

France · 600km pistes
8.8
#42

Sapporo Kokusai

Japan · 7km pistes
8.8
#43

Hakuba Valley Unified

Japan · 135km pistes
8.7
#44

Chamonix

France · 115km pistes
8.7
#45

Niseko Moiwa Kokusai

Japan · 7km pistes
8.7
#46

Nakayama Toge

Japan · 8km pistes
8.7
#47

Hakuba Goryu & 47 Complete

Japan · 34km pistes
8.7
#48

Happo-One Complete Experience

Japan · 23km pistes
8.7
#49

Nozawa Onsen Backcountry

Japan · 50km pistes
8.7
#50

Naeba Prince Hotel Area

Japan · 50km pistes
8.6

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Kid-friendly terrain, easy logistics, stress-free skiing
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