Val Thorens Ski Resort, located in the French Alps at an altitude of 2300m, is the highest ski town in Europe. The resort is part of the 3 Vallees ski area, which is one of the largest associated ski areas in the world. The slopes of Val Thorens face north and northwest, providing good snow conditions, however, the resort itself faces south and, finally, skiing, many people like to sit outside in the sun.
Saas-Fee is a picturesque village located in the Swiss Alps, with a population of around 1,600. Known as the "Pearl of the Alps," it is a car-free resort that offers stunning mountain views and world-class skiing. Saas-Fee has been a favorite destination for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Today, it continues to attract tourists from all over the world, offering both luxury and traditional Swiss charm.
Chamonix (Mont-Blanc) is a resort area near the junction of France, Switzerland and Italy. At the base of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps, it's renowned for its skiing. Year-round, cable cars take visitors up to several nearby peaks with panoramic views, including Aiguille du Midi above town, and Pointe Helbronner, across vast glacier fields on the Italian border.
Livigno is a city in a specially managed area in the province of Sondrio, located in the Italian Alps, near the Swiss border. Until the 1970s, Livigno was a peasant village. However, everything has changed in recent decades, and today Livigno has a better economic situation and a larger population. Livigno's economy is based on both winter and summer tourism and its duty-free status, where goods are sold at good prices.