Not exact matches
I've done my share of extreme activities and sports: hiking Kilimanjaro, diving the Coral Sea off Australia,
skiing a 55
km ski marathon in Wisconsin,
running several marathons, and an Ironman triathlon are all on my resume.
With its 410
km of marked
runs, Verbier is part of the 4 Vallées
ski area (which includes the
ski resorts of Nendaz, Veysonnaz, La Tzoumaz, and Thyon).
The challenge: The Hohe Scharte Nord (10.4
km and 1440 m top - to - bottom drop) is one of the longest — and most beautiful — downhill
runs of Europe's Eastern Alps:
ski non-stop at the end of the day for a well - earned soak in one of the two public natural spas, Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein or Felsentherme in Bad Gastein.
There's 60
km of
runs, everything from gentle pistes to bumps for experts, not to mention the Glacier Flohpark, at 3,250 m the highest children's playground in Europe with fun
ski runs and tubing.
For those who prefer to keep to the slopes, there is also ample opportunity here, with 77
km of
ski runs ranging from very gentle to adrenaline inducing — the Versciaco / Vierschach black
run is a particular challenge.
Intermediates especially will thrive on the 600
km of well - kept pistes; you can
ski all week and still leave plenty of
runs untouched.
Titlis forms the biggest
ski - and snowboard area in Central Switzerland with 82
km slopes, 5 cross-country
ski - tracks, a 3.5
km long sledge
run as well as snow shoeing and winter hiking opportunities.
At over 15
km (9 mi) in length, the resort also boasts the longest
ski run in North America.
Enjoy access to 26 Alpine
ski and snowboard
runs, 35
km of Nordic trails and a terrain park with over 20 features.
This
ski center has 28 equipped
ski runs totaling 35
km and by a triple chair lift, 3 double chairlifts and 5 pommels you will be able to ascend to the top of each of these
runs.
Sports, games and activities; two outdoor swimming pools, indoor pool (winter only), large spacious sun terrace with ample loungers and parasols, archery, keep fit, water polo, table tennis, internet corner, games room, television room, card room, water sports (beach based), nearby are other activities including diving school, boat trips, miniature golf, water
skiing, volleyball, tennis,
running track, basketball, bicycle rental, scooter rental, horse riding, golf clubs (Poniente (5
km) Santa Ponsa (12
km), Bendinat (15
km) and Son Vida (20
km).
There are 110
km of fantastic
ski runs to enjoy for all grades of skiers on both sides of the wide and sunny valley.