Skiing without borders is a favorite experience for visitors to the mountainous regions of Europe, where people can have breakfast in one country and easily ski across to another for lunch. The only thing visitors need to remember when visiting these places is to make sure they catch the last bus back to their hotel, otherwise they will have to pay for a taxi or rent a room at a new hotel. To be safe, visitors are encouraged to bring their passports if they intend to "lunch across borders".

Espace San Bernardo, France - Italy

  Espace San Bernard is an international ski area without borders, made up of two resorts: La Rosière in France and La Thuile in Italy. La Rosière, located in the Savoie region, is a family-friendly resort with some of the sunniest slopes in the Alps and panoramic views of the Isère valley. The slopes are generally for beginners, while the area on the top of the 2,800m Valaisan Mont is for advanced skiers.

At the top of Fort de la Redoute at 2,390 metres in the Alps, visitors can cross a narrow red road into the resort of La Thuile, located in the Aosta Valley, Italy. After taking a cable car, visitors can enjoy skiing on 160 km of slopes, winding through mountain restaurants and enjoying giant plates of pasta for lunch. However, the cable car is not available in bad weather, so visitors can only realize the idea of ​​having breakfast in France and lunch in Italy, or vice versa, on a sunny day. 

No matter which resort you choose to ski at, you can enjoy stunning views of the famous Mont Blanc peak.

Ischgl, Austria - Samnaun, Switzerland

  Ischgl is considered the liveliest resort in the Alps, with big concerts and dancing nights that last until dawn. It is also a popular spot for snowboarders. In contrast to the excitement of Ischgl is Samnaun, a quiet little ski town on the Swiss border. Both are part of the borderless Silvretta Arena ski resort.

Back in the 19th century, when the only way to reach Samnaun was through Austria, Switzerland decided to exempt the village from taxes. Today, skiers from Austria who visit Switzerland also enjoy tax-free shopping. The old trails are now open to visitors.

Zermatt, Switzerland - Cervinia, Italy

 Staying in the Swiss village of Zermatt will give you a better view of the famous Matterhorn. But the Italian resort of Cervinia has its own appeal, with long, wide, sunny, snowy slopes and cheaper prices. In 2023, the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing will open, connecting the two resorts, making it easier to travel between the two countries. It will also make it easier for non-skiers to get between the two resorts. However, the line will be closed for maintenance from January 6 to January 14, 2025.