Where to ski this weekend with fewer people
On the weekend of 21 Nov to 22 Nov, the resorts with the lowest estimated crowds are Pontedilegno-Tonale, Cervinia, Les 3 Vallées.
Sierra Nevada and the Alps: the 5 quietest
- Pontedilegno-Tonale · Medium (46/100)
- Cervinia · Medium (48/100)
- Les 3 Vallées · Medium (48/100)
- Tignes · Medium (48/100)
- Val Thorens · Medium (48/100)
All resorts that weekend
| # | Resort · Area | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontedilegno-Tonale Italian Alps | Medium · 46/100 |
| 2 | Cervinia Italian Alps | Medium · 48/100 |
| 3 | Les 3 Vallées French Alps North | Medium · 48/100 |
| 4 | Tignes French Alps North | Medium · 48/100 |
| 5 | Val Thorens French Alps North | Medium · 48/100 |
Best day to ski: what the data shows
From Monday to Thursday the average level across all resorts is 31 to 33 out of 100 (Wednesday is the lowest, at 31); Friday rises to 39, Sunday to 51 and Saturday reaches 72. This is the 2026-27 season average across 57 resorts; each one has its own page with its best days.
The level is relative to each resort’s busiest day and only resorts open that weekend are included. It is an estimate, not a live count. How it is calculated
Frequently asked questions
Which day of the week has the fewest people at ski resorts?
From Monday to Thursday the average level across all resorts is 31 to 33 out of 100 (Wednesday is the lowest, at 31); Friday rises to 39, Sunday to 51 and Saturday reaches 72. This is the 2026-27 season average across 57 resorts; each one has its own page with its best days.
What is the best day to ski at a specific resort?
It depends on the resort and the calendar. Each resort page has a day-by-day calendar and a list of its best weekdays. See all resorts.
When are the slopes busiest?
On Saturdays and during holiday periods: Christmas, the December bridge, Carnival and Easter. If you can choose, skiing midweek or on Sunday afternoon cuts queues a lot.
Are these real figures or an estimate?
It is our own estimate on a 0 to 100 scale, relative to each resort’s busiest day; it is not a real-time count. How we calculate it.