skiing holidays
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Beaufort, the Alps’ best-kept skiing secretBeaufort is known for its cheese, but it also has reliable powder and access to three great ski areas without the queues, crowds or high prices of resorts just over the hill
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Where to find superb, hassle-free skiingAs well as quality skiing, these resorts have traditional architecture and après frolics to suit all tastes – and are usually cheaper than the big names, too -
Zakopane, PolandYou don’t need Val d’Isère’s heights when you’re starting out. Well-groomed pistes and low prices make this resort in the Tatra mountains ideal for beginners and families -
Oz-en-Oisans, FranceSkiing and snowboarding holidays with children require a whole new mindset, but this small traffic-free resort in the shadow of Alpe d’Huez makes things easy
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Grimentz, SwitzerlandHaving a small child doesn’t mean giving up on exciting off-piste skiing – if you choose the right resort
resort guides
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La Mongie, FranceThis Pyrenean resort’s fantastic range of on- and off-piste skiing, and relatively low prices, will appeal even to those who aren’t fans of its classic 1970s architecture
where to stay
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Fun new places to stay in European ski resortsOur pick of cool new hotels in the Alps – plus the best websites for self-catering chalets, apartments and cabins
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Checking out two new chaletsMorzine may not have the cachet of Val d’Isère or Courchevel but at two stylish and spacious additions to its chalet collection there’s a relaxed vibe that’s easy to enjoy
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10 of the bestSkiing holidays can be hard on a budget but these chalets and hostels offer cosy stays with plenty of facilities – and often without the hefty price tag
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Funky ski chalets and hotels in the Alps
Looking for a ski chalet or hotel that's a bit different? Susan Greenwood has picked five of the best funky places to stay in the Alps
adventure holidays
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Hot on the cold war trail: a cross-country ski tour in eastern GermanySkiing along a crosscountry mountain trail, Colin Nicholson stays in a string of villages that used to be on East Germany’s frontline
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Pitching a tent in the Austrian AlpsCan camping on a snowy plateau really be as cool as it looks on Instagram? Our writer pitches high up in the Austrian Alps and finds the experience eye-opening – though not in a good way
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Hitting the ski slopes on a budgetA half-term family ski holiday could set you back thousands of pounds – but follow our guide to cut the cost
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A holiday for all ages
Maria Westerståhl chose Sweden's Funäsfjällen ski area as an antidote to crowded resorts, but finds its downhill as enticing as its cross-country trails
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Our pick of the best resorts for families
For those who want quiet slopes, plenty of fun activities – and cheaper prices than the big-name resorts
skiing in europe
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Even more fun than skiingSkiwear makes way for mini dresses – and that’s just the men – at this high-octane music festival. Our writer gets stuck in, but saves enough energy to make the most of the empty pistes in the morning
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Changes afoot to a resort with awesome off-pisteThe skiing around Andermatt is challenging and varied, but will the town’s authentic, traditional Swiss vibe survive the large-scale redevelopment?
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skiing around the world
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Skiing from Salt Lake CityUtah wants to rival Colorado as a mecca for winter sports and create the biggest linked ski area in the US. Susan Greenwood gets a taste by heading to Salt Lake City, which has 15 resorts on its doorstep
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Skiing Colorado
Skiing in Colorado doesn't have to mean putting up with soulless hotels. Gemma Bowes stays in stylish wooden cabins invoke the pioneer spirit of the state's historic first ski resorts
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Thredbo, perfect for novicesWhen he was growing up, Fred McConnell saw skiing as something to be actively avoided. But when he visited Thredbo he embraced the slopes
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From Oregon to BosniaBackcountry skiing is always demanding and often dangerous, but it’s the only way to really get to know a mountain personally, says Tim Neville
Europe’s most glamorous resorts Without breaking the bank