Top 3 snowboarding resorts
Snowboarding has soared in popularity with a fashionable following of fast moving trend-setters and snow loving thrill-seekers. So, if you are planning to jump on-board, why not ride on the wave of these top 3 resorts – Ellmau in Austria as well as Tignes and Avoriaz in France.
Ellmau, Austria – Best for beginners
Ellmau is a popular, picturesque ski resort within the huge ‘Ski Welt’ area; providing wide open runs that are ideal for snowboarding. The resort also has its own terrain park including a selection of kickers and rails, along with a fun park in neighbouring Westendorf and a halfpipe in Hopfgarten. Not to mention an excellent snowboarding school with a reputation for beginners and carving programs!
Tignes and Avoriaz, France – Best for intermediate to experts
Tignes lies in a vast powder snow bowl, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Grand Motte glacier. Its off-piste terrain is easily accessible with wide, open trails that lead to backcountry chutes and powder fields. The resort boasts the largest snowpark in the world with a quarterpipe and halfpipe, a boardercross and ample table-tops. 
Avoriaz is a well-connected resort within the vast ski area of Les Portes du Soleil. It provides endless off-piste and backcountry riding opportunities with wide-open powder fields and forests. You will also find top quality snow parks and halfpipes as well as the ‘Superpipe’, where regular competitions are held.
