A large ski area with very long runs, both around St Anton and in the nearby resorts of Zurs and Lech that is particularly good for intermediates. Excellent off-piste skiing and mogul fields will keep the experts happy. Austria's largest ski school is here. Not ideal for older people, who are adv... Read more »

Chamonix is in a deep valley at the foot of Mont-Blanc, Europe's highest summit at 4810 m. This was the birthplace of mountaineering and continues to be internationally pre-eminent for alpine sports. You can take famous lifts to the top of the ridge, but it's far cooler to join those jogging up o... Read more »

Some say the poshest place to ski in the Trois Vallees. Purpose built resort on edge of this extensive ski area. Now full of Russians. Read more »

In the middle of Trois Vallees, therefore massive skiing around. Another resort popular with the Brits, who like to claim they founded it. Lots of chalets on a hill. Apres ski & nighlife good. Read more »

As the name suggests: an old monastery village with hot spring baths. Ski large area of Serre Chevalier then come back to float in hot springs with snow falling above you. No nightlife, except for church services. Read more »

Large ski area that joins up with Tignes, whose glacier ensures year-round skiing. Largely purpose-built town, but not as ugly as Tignes. Extensive nightlife. Popular with young Brits. Read more »

Les Gets is compact and charming with most activities happening along the two streets running up to the pretty church. It is part of the extensive Portes du Soleil ski area. Convenient: about an hour from Geneva. Read more »

The grand-daddy of all ski resorts. Take the train up to this car-free old town. Then walk through its main street passing chic shops and bars, past the church and on until before you know it you are amidst fields with a river rushing below & there above you is the most magnificent Alpine vie... Read more »

Verbier sits in a sunny, well sheltered spot. It is a purpose-built resort but in a traditional style, with impressive views of the surrounding mountains. It’s a resort for the fashionable and cosmopolitan. The skiing can be crowded, but extends to neighbouring villages. The fun really starts o... Read more »

A charming clapboard old mining town. Upscale resort with all the trappings of restaurants & hotels. Good skiing catering to all levels. Read more »