The best places to ski in the Alps

Ah, the Alps, capital 'A', for the idyllic chocolate box lid adorning mountains, the quaint alpine villages, with their smoky chimneys promising a warming feed, and the promise of some really wicked skiing. Skiers won over by the promise of the Alps still have some decisions to make though; the region spans six countries, Austria, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and reaching into Slovenia, and almost a thousand miles-that's to Choose from A lot of Ski resorts. Austria Invented Après Ski-the bit about going skiing that happens after the skiing bit, the French Alps have the sculptured Terrain, ranging over Peaks and dropping, heart in the mouth, into Steep valleys, and Italy's resorts have the food and Fashion, and attract foodies and Fashionistas . Germany and Switzerland are about traditional local charm meeting efficiency and reliable facilities in a stunning setting, and Slovenia is the new discovery, perfect for adventurous spirits and people looking for a bargain. Each individual resort has its own appeal as well, some offer great snow parks for snowboarders, some cater well to families, some have world class ski schools, some have the night life or the aprés ski, but there are a few destinations that epitomise the experience of skiing in the Alps. These are classic destinations that promise the three great pleasures of the Alps by the avalanche load:snowboarders, some cater well to families, some have world class ski schools, some have the night life or the aprés ski, but there are a few destinations that epitomise the experience of skiing in the Alps. These are classic destinations that promise the three great pleasures of the Alps by the avalanche load: