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.
Ski Resorts
Chamonix
Chamonix is a vibrant alpine ski town with a big reputation for great skiing holidays. Located at the foot of Mont-Blanc (Europe's highest summit at 4... More details
Cortina
Chic, fashionable Cortina d'Ampezzo embodies the true Italian love for la dolce vita. The good life it certainly is at this stunning resort in the Amp... More details
Courmayeur
A picturesque Italian village with its ski area across the valley, Courmayeur is famous for its fantastic restaurants. In fact, there are more restaur... More details
Ischgl
With an authentic, fashionable ski village, cracking apres-ski scene and a massive high altitude ski area, Ischgl gives its more popular neighbour St.... More details
Kitzbuhel
Kitzbühel is known as the ultimate traditional Austrian resort. Dating back to the 14th century, the town sits along side Kirchberg resort in the... More details
All the best resorts for Scenery and Resort Charm
Here Skiing Holidays presents a list of ski destinations that promise beautiful scenery and traditional ski resort charm.