Best Ski Resorts in May 2027
Zermatt is our top pick for skiing in May 2027 with 7.8/10. 8 resorts are ranked.
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8 resorts qualify, ranging from 7.8/10 to 4.7/10 for May snow score, across 4 countries.
Ranked list
- Zermatt7.8/10
Matterhorn Ski Paradise · Switzerland
- average snowfall: 72 cm
121 km75.2 mi of pistes · 105 min to Milan Malpensa
- Cervinia7.8/10
Matterhorn Ski Paradise · Italy
- average snowfall: 72 cm
118 km73.6 mi of pistes · 102 min to Turin
- Val d'Isère7.7/10
Espace Killy · France
- average snowfall: 69 cm
133 km82.8 mi of pistes · 157 min to Turin
- Val Thorens5.8/10
Les 3 Vallées · France
- average snowfall: 57 cm
161 km99.7 mi of pistes · 148 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Ischgl5.4/10
Silvretta Arena · Austria
- average snowfall: 46 cm
98 km61.1 mi of pistes · 84 min to Innsbruck
- Les Deux Alpes5.3/10
Les 2 Alpes · France
- average snowfall: 55 cm
220 km136.7 mi of pistes · 139 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
Compare every resort on this list
Best Ski Resorts in May 2027: full comparison
| # | Resort | May snow score | Pistes | Base | Top | Nearest airport | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZermattSwitzerland | 7.8/10 | 121 km75.2 mi | 1,620 m5,310 ft | 3,883 m12,740 ft | Milan Malpensa (105 min) | 5.5 |
| 2 | CerviniaItaly | 7.8/10 | 118 km73.6 mi | 1,556 m5,100 ft | 3,882 m12,740 ft | Turin (102 min) | 5.1 |
| 3 | Val d'IsèreFrance | 7.7/10 | 133 km82.8 mi | 1,797 m5,900 ft | 3,191 m10,470 ft | Turin (157 min) | 5.5 |
| 4 | TignesFrance | 7.4/10 | 123 km76.2 mi | 1,550 m5,090 ft | 3,456 m11,340 ft | Turin (176 min) | 5.5 |
| 5 | Val ThorensFrance | 5.8/10 | 161 km99.7 mi | 2,092 m6,860 ft | 3,211 m10,530 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (148 min) | 5.9 |
| 6 | IschglAustria | 5.4/10 | 98 km61.1 mi | 1,377 m4,520 ft | 2,872 m9,420 ft | Innsbruck (84 min) | 5.1 |
| 7 | Les Deux AlpesFrance | 5.3/10 | 220 km136.7 mi | 1,584 m5,200 ft | 3,600 m11,810 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (139 min) | 6.6 |
| 8 | LivignoItaly | 4.7/10 | 115 km71.5 mi | 1,816 m5,960 ft | 2,783 m9,130 ft | Innsbruck (165 min) | 4.2 |
Range: 4.7/10 to 7.8/10 for May snow score.
Frequently asked questions
Which resort tops this list in Europe?
Zermatt, on May snow score of 7.8/10.
How is this list ranked?
By May snow score, computed from the data we hold for every published resort in Europe; nothing on this page is hand-ordered.
How many resorts qualify?
8 in Europe. A list only publishes with five or more.
What are the top three?
Zermatt (7.8/10), Cervinia (7.8/10) and Val d'Isère (7.7/10).
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-MeteoRanked from piste km, altitude, snow and lift-pass data plus our own scores, no sponsored placements. How we score resorts.