Starting from the early 20th century it became a renowned skiing resort.

Chairlifts are found in skiing resorts, where they make skiers go up the mountain.

Sestriere is a popular skiing resort; during the winter holidays the population goes up to about 20,000 people.

That dip can also be observed at cross-country skiing resorts, which make far less snow than their alpine counterparts.

Of course, due to its high altitude it is also a skiing resort.

Idre, with about 800 inhabitants is a notable skiing resort.

After 1973, additional infrastructure turned Hasliberg into a major skiing resort.

Their skiing resorts are becoming a budget alternative to the Alps.

Mullsjö also houses a small skiing resort called Knaggebo which has three different slopes.

Brixen is especially known as a major skiing resort (the Plose).