When visiting a ski resort for the first time, or indeed returning for the umpteenth, skiers and snowboarders will generally spend the first couple of days of their holiday familiarising themselves ...

A gondola from the edge of town and a fast chairlift whisk you rapidly up into the heart of the Three Valleys ski area. It is worth staying local however for the long, cruisey blue runs, especially if ...

a sizeable town located a short bus trip away from the slopes. These are linked by an impressive lift system – rarely will you ever have to ride a slow chair. Most of the terrain suits intermediate ...

You are likely – even on the busiest weekends – to ski deserted slopes as a result, too. The plentiful Utah powder stays untracked here for longer and the resort is famed for the quality of its ...

The pretty village of Warth is little more than a hamlet with a couple of small hotels and the same can be said for Schröcken. Therefore, you shouldn’t come here if you’re looking for lively après ski ...

Most of the skiing can be found in the Hochjoch and Valisera areas, where there’s a great range of intermediate cruising above the tree line. With some of the most scenic terrain in Austria, as well ...

Gurgl only opened later and then only on the Obergurgl side, Hohemut 1 and Steinmannbahn, so the late decision to go to Solden was vindicated. It was busy in Solden but at least it was open. Nothing ...

Both are a very quick lift ride away from the double-decker Vanoise Express cable car, giving access to the treelined slopes above Peisey, which are great for bad weather and a blast when freshly ...

Although the ski area is small, with five main lifts and around 24km of slopes, the main attractive here is the value for money when on your ski holiday. If you’re looking to develop your technique ...

The 80km of slopes mostly suit intermediates, but thanks to the plentiful snowfall and around 18km of marked off piste ski routes, this is also an excellent resort for advanced skiers looking for ...

which have become a little more snowsure in recent years thanks to investment in snow machines – but more are definitely needed. The lift system has also improved, but note that if you’re skiing at ...