A SKI resort in the Scottish Highlands has been named one of the best and most prestigious to visit in the world.
The research looked at ticket prices, elevation, annual snowfall and average ratings to create an overall score for each spot.
Locations like Zermatt in Switzerland and Livigno in Italy topped the list, recording scores of 60 and 50 respectively.
See the Scottish ski resort named one of the best in the world
Glencoe Mountain ski resort was named one of the best spots in the world for enthusiasts of the popular sport.
John Charnock from StressFreeCarRental.com said of the location: “Despite ranking in twelfth position, Glencoe Mountain ski resort in Scotland is the most cost-friendly retreat."
The Glencoe Mountain resort was found to have the lowest ticket prices of any of the spots named on the list with an average rate of €43.03 (£37.02).
This contrasted heavily with the rates offered at other places with some of these exceeding €100.
After looking at other factors such as the average elevation (1,070 metres) and the routes, Glencoe Mountain was given a score of 21.
See the best ski resorts in the world as Scottish location ranks
Here is the full list of top international ski resorts:
1. Switzerland, Zermatt
Ski Lifts: 51
Ski Routes: 322
Ticket Price (€): 109.08
Elevation (metres): 3,899
Annual snowfall(cm): 279
Rating (out of 5): 4.5
Total score: 60
2. Italy, Livigno
Ski Lifts: 32
Ski Routes: 115
Ticket Price (€): 63.50
Elevation (metres): 2,798
Annual snowfall(cm): 158
Rating (out of 5): 4.3
Total score: 50
3. Austria, Flachau
Ski Lifts: 45
Ski Routes: 120.10
Ticket Price (€): 73.50
Elevation (metres): 1,980
Annual snowfall(cm): 88
Rating (out of 5): 4.5
Total score: 48
4. Canada, Lake Louise
Ski Lifts: 11
Ski Routes: 139
Ticket Price (€): 78.49
Elevation (metres): 2,637
Annual snowfall(cm): 465
Rating (out of 5): 4.2
Total score: 45
5. Sweden, Are
Ski Lifts: 35
Ski Routes: 91
Ticket Price (€): 59.36
Elevation (metres): 1,274
Annual snowfall(cm): 214
Rating (out of 5): 4.2
Total score: 44
6. USA, Heavenly
Ski Lifts: 27
Ski Routes: 94
Ticket Price (€): 208.35
Elevation (metres): 3,060
Annual snowfall(cm): 102
Rating (out of 5): 4.1
Total score: 40
7. Spain, Sierra Nevada
Ski Lifts: 24
Ski Routes: 112.5
Ticket Price (€): 57.00
Elevation (metres): 3,300
Annual snowfall(cm): 8
Rating (out of 5): 3.7
Total score: 39
8. Norway, Hemsedal
Ski Lifts: 21
Ski Routes: 44.10
Ticket Price (€): 55.62
Elevation (metres): 1,450
Annual snowfall(cm): 272
Rating (out of 5): 4
Total score: 37
9. France, Chamonix
Ski Lifts: 17
Ski Routes: 56
Ticket Price (€): 67.00
Elevation (metres): 2,525
Annual snowfall(cm): 353
Rating (out of 5): 3.7
Total score: 35
10. Germany, Winterberg
Ski Lifts: 24
Ski Routes: 27.5
Ticket Price (€): 48.00
Elevation (metres): 820
Annual snowfall(cm): 84
Rating (out of 5): 3.3
Total score: 29
11. Finland, Ruka
Ski Lifts: 22
Ski Routes: 19.1
Ticket Price (€): 52.00
Elevation (metres): 492
Annual snowfall(cm): 58
Rating (out of 5): 4
Total score: 26
12. Scotland, Glencoe Mountain
Ski Lifts: 9
Ski Routes: 24.3
Ticket Price (€): 43.07
Elevation (metres): 1,070
Annual snowfall(cm): 47
Rating (out of 5): 2.9
Total score: 21
