Choosing the cheaper option can sometimes mean sacrificing charm, but not in Austria’s case. In fact, many of the country’s most affordable resorts are also among its most picturesque. Traditional ...

A Christmas ski trip is perhaps one of the quintessential skiing experiences - the ultimate gift for all the family and a surefire way to make lifelong memories. With their pretty chalets and conifers ...

What comes to mind when you think of Lapland? We’d bet on Father Christmas and the Northern Lights. But skiing? Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland, is one of the world’s most ...

Family-run since 1965, the Hotel Plattenhof in Lech beautifully marries traditional alpine character with contemporary design. Throughout the hotel, you'll discover charming antiques and ...

Chamonix is one of France’s top resorts for advanced skiing - but it’s not just the action on the slopes that’s excellent. Unlike many modern purpose-built ski resorts in France, Chamonix is a proper ...

Les Arcs is part of one of France’s biggest ski areas, the Paradiski, and it offers quick access to more than 425km of slopes, which it shares with neighbouring La Plagne. The Paradiski is hugely ...

Two new high-speed chairlifts will be finished in Sölden for the start of the 2025/26 season to increase the time skiers are on the slopes, while beginners skiers will benefit from the flattening of ...

A ski trip early in December is a brilliant choice if you want to avoid the peak holiday crowds. Many resorts have reliable snow conditions by then, especially the ones that combine high altitude with ...

One of France’s most popular resorts, Alpe d’Huez is a high-altitude, snow-sure resort with great skiing for people of all abilities - including beginners. From its humble beginnings in the 1930s, ...

Alpe d’Huez is one of France’s biggest ski resorts in terms of town size and ski area - and its après scene is fit to match. With over 250km of piste to explore and plenty of slopes suiting all ...

When it comes to eye protection and vision on the slopes, goggles have traditionally been the item of choice. But in recent years, the number of people searching for helmets with visors has been on ...

Early-season skiing in Austria is a great option if you're looking for quiet slopes, minimal queues, and great snow cover for your December ski holiday. Most resorts that are open around this time ...