Ski Resorts with Charm and Atmosphere

This St Anton ski resort guide gives an overview of the ski area, the restaurants (both on and off the mountain), the après ski scene and the many nightlife options available to those that choose to take their ski holiday in this fabulous Arlberg ski resort. Whichever way you look at it, St An...

St Christoph is a small and quiet village located 10 minutes' drive from St Anton - the last refuge before the Arlberg Pass that leads to Stuben and Lech / Zurs beyond. St Christoph is a charming village, quite remote and very small but certainly with a magic of its own. The famous Hospiz Hot...

Stuben is linked by lifts and pistes to St Anton and is a short bus journey to Zurs and Lech. Being right in the middle of the Arlberg ski circuit (260km of piste) ski holidays in Stuben are recommended for keen skiers. Ski holidays in Stuben offer a traditional atmosphere where personal service ...

Westendorf is a small, traditional village with many older buildings and excellent nursery slopes. This small but lively village has a lot of Austrian charm and character. Westendorf is separated slightly from the main ski area but frequent buses to the lifts and to neighbouring resorts mean that...

Zell am See is a charming lakeside town and year-round resort with lively après ski and plenty to do off the slopes. It offers substantial, mainly intermediate, skiing - backed up by a snow-sure glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier above Kaprun. The slopes are pretty, tree-lined and with great...

Zug is a charming and tiny village (hamlet really) that is situated halfway between Zurs and Lech on the 'White Circle' ski route. There are a few traditional and cosy reataurants here, the best of which is the Klosterle, and a lovely 4-star hotel, The Gasthof Rote Wand. Ski holidays in Zug su...

Drive two hours north of Vancouver, alongside the breathtakingly scenic Coast Mountains and you'll find the charming village of Whistler. Whistler has been regarded as the number one ski resort in North America for several consecutive years and it's easy to see why. Whistler is a modern 'pedestri...

Argentière, located in the Chamonix Valley, is renowned for its exceptional skiing terrain, particularly suited for advanced skiers and snowboarders. The Grands Montets area is the highlight, offering challenging pistes and extensive off-piste options in good conditions. The top station at 3,275 ...

Located at 1800m, Avoriaz is by far the most snow sure of the ski areas within the Portes du Soleil. The local slopes are varied and although some pistes can get crowded at times, the lift system has been significantly improved in recent years, reducing your time spent in queues. Keen skiers shou...

The Chamonix Valley cuts deeply through Europe's highest glacial mountains and has long been a place of pilgrimage for those wanting tough off piste terrain coupled with stunning scenery. The town itself is steeped in mountain traditions and Chamonix hotels offer a glimpse of the grand 19th centu...