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Amazing Ski Resorts for Black Runs
When you need a challenge, black runs should in theory offer some difficult slopes that both skiers and boarders relish when you need a little extra! From moguls to icy narrow steep runs, a mix that shoudl get the blood pumping.
Choosing the right ski resorts for black runs can however be hit and miss as some blacks are seriously better than others! Some of it is about altitude, some about the type of resort you head to. Why not read our guide to 4 of the best and most difficult (but obviously rewarding!!).
Did you know that signs for the most difficult black runs vary slightly between continents. In mainland Europe black slopes are recommended as being for advanced and expert skiers only. Often icy and steep they also narrow in places to make it really difficult. In North America the black run stats still exists but comes with diamonds; one diamond is for advanced skiing terrain, two diamonds shows extreme skiing!
There are many black slopes around the world, but there are 5 great black runs that only the real experts would dare to attempt.
Val d'Isère
This famous French skiing resort provides the formidable slope that is Face de Bellevarde. Prominent to all those looking up from the lifts in the main village, it's a black run that tests even the world's best experts. You need to know how to use your edges and have a big degree of bravery to master the icy run in one piece.
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Breckenridge
In Breckenridge, Colorado, it's famous for having 55% of it's slopes as rated "black diamond". One of the most exciting ski areas anywhere in the world, there's actually 4 interconnected resorts of which 3 contain multiple black runs. Get the "Superchair" lift up the mountain and you'll be dropped by the double black diamond rated 'Imperial Bowl'. Awesome!
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Jackson Hole
Alta Chutes is a combination of multiple black runs in their own right - a superb collection of difficult and challenging runs to test any expert. This run has been considered by many to be one of the ultimate black runs. You come down "Dog face run" onto the "Laramie Traverse" and then into "Pepi's run" and all the while the demands on your body and bravery increase!
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Alpe d'Huez
There's 2 superb black runs in the one resort. Le Tunnel and Sarenne - a 16km mammoth of a run! Le Tunnel is however the most daunting and the most demanding.
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Tignes
Linked directly to Val D'Isere in the Espace Killy, there's 5 great black runs that make this a mecca for expert skiers. Choose from Campanules, Descente, Liesse, Sache and Trolles and if you are really fit and brave, get the ultimate high by completing them all in one day, in order of difficulty!
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