The longest ski runs in the world
Humans always think bigger is better, so t’s no surprise you’re interested in the longest ski runs in the world. But where are they hiding? Let’s find out.
When it comes to the longest runs in the entire world, they’re pretty spread out. From the Swiss peaks to the Coast Mountains in BC, there are endless trails to be found. So, we’ve assembled the top 10 longest out there. Doesn’t that just sound like a challenge you can’t resist?
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Top 10 lengthy trails
Vallée Blanche - Chamonix, France
Klein Matterhorn to Valtournenche - Zermatt / Cervinia
La Sarenne - Alpe d'Huez, France
The Last Spike - Revelstoke, Canada
Les Cascades - Flaine (Grand Massif), France
Peak to Creek - Whistler, Canada
Panorama - Saas Fee, Switzerland
La Longia - Val Gardena, Italy
Schwarze Schneid to Gaislachkogl - Sölden, Austria
Aiguille Rouge - Les Arcs, France
1. Vallée Blanche - Chamonix, France
Length: 13.7 miles / 22 km
The Vallée Blanche starts at the Aiguille du Midi cable car, which is directly accessible from Chamonix town. After stepping out at 3,842 metres/12,605 feet, you ski down a dramatic arête before dropping onto the glacier itself.
This run is completely off-piste and ungroomed, with wide open glacier terrain, gentle pitches, and crevasses that require a guide. At the bottom, most skiers finish at Montenvers, and from there, head for a well-earned beer at Chambre Neuf or MBC in town.
2. Klein Matterhorn to Valtournenche - Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy
Length: 13.7 miles / 22 km
The Klein Matterhorn to Valtournenche is the world’s longest descent on a marked trail. And it begins on the Klein Matterhorn glacier, accessed via Zermatt’s cable car system. From the top, you ride long, high-altitude glacier blues before crossing into Italy and descending all the way to Valtournenche.
The terrain is mostly cruisey and confidence-building, with plenty of width and steady gradients. This combo makes it manageable for intermediates with plenty of endurance. Snow quality is usually excellent thanks to the altitude.
3. La Sarenne - Alpe d'Huez, France
Length: 10 miles / 16 km
La Sarenne starts from the Pic Blanc cable car at 3,330 metres/10,925 feet, the highest point in Alpe d’Huez. From the top, the run begins with a steeper, more exposed section before mellowing out into a long, winding descent.
La Sarenne is marked as a black run. However, most of it feels like a red once past the top section. Just bear in mind that La Sarenne is long, leg-burning, and often quiet. And at the bottom, you finish near the village, where Smithy’s Tavern makes a damn perfect pit stop.
4. The Last Spike - Revelstoke, Canada
Length: 9.3 miles / 15 km
The Last Spike is Revelstoke’s full vertical descent, dropping from the top of The Stoke chair all the way to the base area. This trail links multiple runs, combining alpine bowls, long groomers, and tree skiing into one huge leg-tester. The terrain is mostly red and blue, but the sheer length and vertical make it rather demanding.
Snow quality is typically amazing (no surprise for Revy!), especially mid-season. Once you reach the bottom, head straight to The Village Idiot Bar & Grill for food, beers, and a proper post-ride rundown.
5. Les Cascades - Flaine (Grand Massif), France
Length: 8.7 miles / 14 km
Les Cascades is a famously long blue run in the Grand Massif, starting near the top of the Grands Vans lift above Flaine. It winds gently down the mountain, transitioning from open alpine terrain into forested sections as you descend.
Because it’s groomed and well signposted, Les Cascades is suitable for confident beginners and intermediates too. But make sure you bear left at the split and head down Pépinière and not right down Cascades. Otherwise, you’ll end up in Salvagny and have to take a bus to get back up! At the bottom, stop in at the super cool 1967 for a burger and a beer to refuel.
6. Peak to Creek - Whistler, Canada
Length: 6.8 miles / 11 km
Peak to Creek is Whistler’s classic top-to-bottom run, starting from the Peak Express chair at the summit of Whistler Mountain. This trail links alpine bowls with long, rolling groomers and finishes deep in the trees near Whistler Creekside. The terrain is mostly red and blue, with a steady gradient that feels endless on tired legs.
Snow conditions can change dramatically on the descent, which keeps things interesting. Once you roll into Creekside, Dusty’s Bar & BBQ is the go-to stop. It’s legendary for après beers, comfort food, and a properly lively atmosphere.
7. Panorama - Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Length: 6.8 miles / 11 km
The Panorama run in Saas-Fee begins high on the Allalin glacier, accessed via the Metro Alpin funicular. From there, the trail descends steadily back towards the village, offering long, flowing turns with incredible views.
The terrain is mostly blue and red, wide and well groomed, making it ideal for relaxed, high-altitude cruising. Once back in Saas-Fee village, stop at Poison bar or Black Bull Snowbar for a hot chocolate, coffee, or something stronger.
8. La Longia - Val Gardena, Italy
Length: 6.5 miles / 10.5 km
La Longia begins at the top of Seceda, accessed by gondola from Ortisei. From the summit, the trail rolls down the mountain for over six miles/10 kilometres, gradually descending through open alpine terrain into forested lower slopes.
La Longia is mostly a blue run, with a few slightly steeper sections. This makes it super perfect for relaxed riding. At the bottom of Ortisei, stop at Cascade Ristorante Pizzeria Bar for an aperitivo or coffee.
9. Schwarze Schneid to Gaislachkogl - Sölden, Austria
Length: 6.2 miles / 10 km
This long descent starts from the Schwarze Schneid glacier area, reached via lifts from the Rettenbach Glacier. From the top, you ski high-alpine terrain before dropping into longer red and blue sections that flow down toward Gaislachkogl.
The Schwarze Schneid to Gaislachkogl run mixes wide groomers with faster, steeper pitches, making it a fun test of endurance rather than technical skill. And at the bottom, GIGGI Tenne is a classic stop for après drinks.
10. Aiguille Rouge - Les Arcs, France
Length: 4.3 miles / 7 km
The Aiguille Rouge descent starts from the cable car at 3,226 metres/10,583 feet in Les Arcs. From the top, you drop into a long red-and-black route that loses over 2,000 metres/6,561 feet of vertical!
Okay, the Aiguille Rouge isn’t the longest by distance. However, it feels huge thanks to the stellar vertical drop. Once you reach Villaroger, stop for a rest and a drink at Restaurant La Ferme or Restaurant Goyet before heading back up!
Wrapping up
Well, that’s it, the longest runs in the world. These resorts aren’t just one-trick ponies, though. For example, legendary Zermatt offers an epic trail network and scenery. Revy is the home of bottomless powder, which means wherever you go, hitting one of these super-long trails is the cherry on an all-time trip.
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