It won’t win any prizes for its looks – but there’s no doubting the quality of Val Thorens' snow, nor its youthful and dynamic atmosphere.
Tag - Ski Resorts
Vaujany is a a small, relaxing village linked into a big, modern lift system. If you like your skiing action-packed, but your evenings more low-key, it’ll fit the bill perfectly.
The former party capital of the Alps has transformed into a pleasant family resort.
Megeve used to be the smartest ski resort in France - and it still has some great hotels and restaurants. It has excellent intermediate skiing too.
The terrain at Heavenly in the USA suits nearly everyone – and you can explore 13 other nearby resorts in the Lake Tahoe region.
Whistler, Canada, is a leviathan of the ski scene and attracts skiers from all over the globe.
Eastern Europe has some great savings, making it a good choice for first-timers, families and skiers on a budget.
Careful now: Courchevel may be one of best resorts in the world for beginners and intermediates. But you'll pay a premium for all those beautifully-groomed pistes.
Meribel sits in the middle of the famous 3 Valleys ski area, and is billed as one of the world's best ski resorts for intermediates. But you need to be organised and informed to enjoy your skiing...
It may be a purpose-built ski resort, but the high-quality terrain means Les Arcs is a lot better than you'd expect. Intermediates, experts and freestylers will all like it.
