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...

Zurs is a popular ski resort with the international glitterati and generally caters for a well-heeled crowd. There are very few 3-star hotels but a large collection of excellent 4 and 5 star properties. Zurs is linked with the resort of Lech and both resorts form part of the massive Arlberg ski r...

Revelstoke was created as a rail town during the 1880's and also at the 'second crossing' point of the Columbia River. When Lord Revelstoke of Baring Brothers bank found the necessary investment to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway the town was renamed from Farwell to Revelstoke in his honour...

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...

Alpe d'Huez is known for its extensive ski area, catering to all skill levels, and boasts the longest black run in the Alps, the Sarenne, which is 16 kilometres in length. However, what really marks Alpe d'Huez out is its amazing learning area immediately above the village. Gentle greens, served ...

Vaujany is an attractive, relaxing alternative to the modern ski resort. There is a good choice of chalet, hotel and apartment accommodation and you can access Vaujany within 90 minutes by road from either Chambery or Grenoble airport. Vaujany is connected to the Alpe d'Huez ski area by a gond...

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...