World Ski Awards reveals 2026’s best in ski tourism

World Ski Awards, the global programme recognising excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 14th annual programme. Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, was crowned ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’. The resort continues to enhance the guest experience through infrastructure improvements and smart-resort innovations. W Verbier, W Hotels’ first alpine ski property, was voted ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’, and Chalet Zermatt Peak claimed the coveted title of ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’. Combining luxury design with doorstep access to Les 3 Vallées, Pashmina Le Refuge was named ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’.