Tignes, France
Tignes is one of Europe’s most snow-reliable resorts, making it a great choice for groups booking early or late in the season. Shared with Val d’Isère, the huge ski area offers a wealth of runs for beginners, intermediates and experts. The villages have a relaxed, functional feel, and many accommodation options are conveniently close to the slopes. There’s lively après-ski, with bars staying busy into the evening, plus other varied activities. Tignes is well suited to mixed-ability groups looking for guaranteed snow, excellent infrastructure and great value compared to similar big-name resorts.
Les Deux Alpes, France
Les Deux Alpes is popular with groups thanks to its energetic atmosphere, extensive terrain and good value accommodation. The glacier ensures reliable conditions, while the wide pistes and long descents offer plenty to explore. Beginners benefit from high-altitude gentle slopes, while adventurous skiers can seek off-piste in neighbouring La Grave. Après-ski is fun and accessible, with lots of welcoming bars and live music venues. The town layout is long but easy to navigate, with regular shuttle buses. Offering affordability, varied terrain and lively evenings, it’s a strong all-round option for sociable groups.
Verbier, Switzerland
Verbier is ideal for groups of confident skiers wanting a stylish, vibrant setting. Part of the vast 4 Vallées, the terrain is famous for its steep pistes and off-piste challenges, while intermediates will find plenty to enjoy too. The village offers a chic atmosphere, superb restaurants and lively bars, making evenings as memorable as days on the mountain. Accommodation spans luxury hotels to shared chalets, and the après-ski scene is some of the best in the Alps. Verbier suits groups keen to combine adventurous skiing with a sophisticated, social environment.
Mayrhofen, Austria
Mayrhofen offers great flexibility for groups, with varied terrain and a fun après-ski scene. The Penken area is ideal for intermediates, featuring the famously steep Harakiri run for thrill-seekers, while the Ahorn provides gentle pistes for beginners. The town has a lively, welcoming feel with plenty of bars, restaurants and music venues. Excellent public transport allows easy access to nearby resorts in the ZillertalValley, increasing ski options. With good value accommodation and a friendly atmosphere, Mayrhofen suits mixed-ability groups looking for great skiing without the premium price tag.
Sauze d’Oulx, Italy
Sauze d’Oulx combines enjoyable skiing with a friendly, good-value atmosphere — perfect for sociable groups. Part of the Milky Way ski area, it offers excellent intermediate terrain, tree-lined pistes and long cruising runs. The village has an appealing blend of tradition and energy, with welcoming bars and restaurants that create a relaxed après-ski scene. Accommodation is often more affordable than in France or Switzerland, and the area benefits from reliable sunshine. While experts have fewer challenges, Sauze d’Oulx is excellent for groups wanting accessible skiing, characterful nightlife and great value.
