Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg. It is a well-known Austrian resort with beautiful historic hotels and villas built on steep forest slopes. The city center is located at Gastein Waterfall, about 1000 meters above sea level. The southern part of Bad Gastein belongs to the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Bormio is a popular winter sports resort. In the Lombardy Alpine region in northern Italy. Bormio is located in the north-east of the Lombardy region on the Valtellina Peak, a wide glacial valley formed by the River Adda, which flows into Lake Como. Bormio is set in the Stelvio National Park, where you can enjoy exciting excursions or sports activities even in summer.
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.
Borovets is the largest and highest ski resort in Bulgaria. Borovets resort is also the oldest in Bulgaria, its origins date back to the late 19th century. Today, Borovets is a modern ski resort, known not only for cost-effective nightlife, but also for luxury hotels, shops and restaurants. Borovets is located only 70 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The second largest city in Bulgaria is less than 150 km away.