When you picture a typical ski resort the chances are you'll be envisaging traditional ski chalets with their triangular roofs covered in snow, with a smokey chimney showing that someone's sitting at home in front of a roaring fire.

While this is true in some resorts, many resorts have either lost this charm or never had it in the first place, especially the large purpose built resorts in France. Here we 'tip our hats' to those resorts that have kept their charm and offer a fantastic ski experience.