| In Britain, we don't get an abundance of | | | | offers an alpine charm not found in the up |
| either sun or snow, so it stands to reason | | | | and coming resorts in France, USA and the |
| we'll go elsewhere for it. Ski resorts are a | | | | like. The resort of Mayrhofen boasts almost a |
| popular holiday choice amongst the British, | | | | third of its slopes as suitable for |
| and while not as great a variety as there is | | | | beginners, while also offering many slopes of |
| with sunspots, there's still plenty of choice | | | | intermediate and advanced levels. |
| to suit any taste. | | | | |
| | | | Skiing is the national sport of Austria, so |
| Andorra | | | | it's obvious that ski holidays in this |
| | | | country will be unrivalled. While the slopes |
| The miniscule principality of Andorra, | | | | aren't quite as high as the French or |
| nestled in between Spain and France, is known | | | | Andorran slopes, the Austrians have a |
| as one big ski resort, although it has 5 | | | | reputation for après-ski that is famous |
| distinct regions. The largest of these is | | | | the world over. From slap-dancing, Euro pop |
| Grandvalira, which has over 160km of skiing | | | | and table-dancing with your ski boots on, |
| and snowboarding reaching an altitude of | | | | there's no shortage of the Austrian party |
| 2560m. The smaller region of Vallnord is | | | | atmosphere! |
| quieter and more picturesque but just as | | | | |
| popular for ski holidays. | | | | Canada |
| | | | |
| The other 3 resorts also have their own | | | | Canada is a relatively undiscovered |
| personalities. For brash, loud night-life | | | | destination for ski holidays, and has |
| visit Pas de la Casa on the French border. | | | | developed a reputation for being a quiet |
| For elegant chic, Soldeu is the place to be, | | | | place with not too many skiers to spoil your |
| or try Arinsal for a family friendly village. | | | | views. Canadian ski resorts are very |
| English, French, Spanish and Catalan are all | | | | multi-cultural, like the rest of Canada, and |
| spoken and understood in Andorra, and | | | | while English is the main language spoken, |
| although the official currency is the Euro, | | | | the resorts in the Quebec regions also have a |
| shopkeepers will often deal in other | | | | high volume of French-speakers. |
| currencies too. | | | | |
| | | | Après-ski in Canadian resorts varies from |
| Austria | | | | quiet sleigh rides while sipping hot |
| | | | chocolate to nightclubs and rock bars. Each |
| For veteran skiers, Austria is the place to | | | | resort has a different feel to it, so do your |
| go. It has long been established as the | | | | research before booking to see which would |
| unequivocal ski holiday destination, and | | | | suit you best. |