Ski Resorts with Charm and Atmosphere

Located at the foot of the Mont Blanc Mountain in the Aosta Valley, Courmayeur is one of Italy's most beloved and picturesque ski resorts. This enchanting village captivates visitors with its charming buildings, traffic-free cobbled streets, and a delightful array of shops, bars, restaurants, and...

Situated on the Italian/Austrian border you will find the Drei Zinnen ski area. The fact few people have heard about this area is in our opinion a good thing as it remains almost entirely unspoilt. The 115km of linked slopes centre on the resort of Sexten and fan out from the valley floor to ...

The ski area of Kronplatz sits in the spectacular Dolomites mountain range in Italy and with only a minute percentage of skiers venturing here being British, this South Tyrol resort is a secret ski spot, waiting to be discovered. The large Kronplatz Mountain dominates the region, and once ski...

Madonna di Campiglio is a long-established and traditional town that is set in a wooded valley beneath the beautiful Brenta Dolomites with slopes in three linked sectors. The centre of the resort is compact and car free, there is also a frozen lake to add to its attraction. The lifts are within w...

Ortisei is a delightful valley town 9 kilometres from the better known Selva Val Gardena in Italy's world-famous Sella Ronda ski circuit. The resort is very upmarket and there are a wealth of high-end retail stores, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Most of the centre is paved and car-free whic...

The six villages of the Alta Badia region - Corvara, Colfosco, San Cassiano, La Villa, La Val and Badia - are all set in some of the most stunning scenery of the South Tyrol. The skiing around these villages is varied and will suit all level of skiing ability. The position is very central to the ...

Selva is set in the valley of Val Gardena among the Sassolungo, Puez and the Sella Massif mountains and is one of the most popular ski destinations in Europe. The resort has a famous downhill run where the FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup takes place each year. The ski area surrounds the village...

Adelboden is a classic Swiss mountain village where old chalets line the quiet main street. The skiing is unhurried and the atmosphere relaxed which makes it perfect for intermediates and those looking for a quiet and relaxed ski holiday. The nightlife is fairly low key but there are good restaur...

Andermatt is currently transforming itself from a sleepy traditional Swiss alpine village into a modern resort with new accommodation of the highest standards being constructed. The ski area is also changing with new lifts which now link the ski area to the resorts of Sedrun up the valley (adding...

Arosa is frequently described as the classic all-round winter resort. Think an isolated, snowy Swiss village, with skating on a frozen lake, horse-drawn sleighs jingling along and people strolling around in fur coats and you have Arosa! At 1800 metres it is certainly snow-sure, high and remot...