Scottish ski resort named one of the world's best

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 ranked 12th on the list. (Image: Getty)

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

Glencoe Mountain ski resort was also found to be the most affordable spot on the list featuring locations in Switzerland and more. (Image: Getty)

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