Four of the best destinations for a ski holiday

From a perfect pre-season resort in Austria to a “powder playground” in Japan. Jasper Spires reports

Chamonix
Chamonix: a charming resort with attractions for skiers and non-skiers alike
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A winter wonderland in France

“It’s no surprise that so many skiers return to Chamonix year upon year; this is a resort with endless entertainment,” says Megan Hughes for In The Snow. The variety of pistes at the French resort offer something for beginners and pros alike. Balme is a “true winter wonderland with gentle forest trails and unparalleled views”, for example; the Grands Montets is the “ultimate mountain Mecca for free skiers”. Free bus and train shuttles link the resort’s four ski areas. The town of Chamonix itself is similarly rousing, with distinctive architecture and charming villages with plenty of attractions for skiers and non-skiers alike. “There’s something for everyone in Chamonix, whether you’re a foodie itching to sample the best local produce or a hardened adventurer looking to stock up on the latest mountain gear.” No trip here would be complete without taking a cable car up the Aiguille du Midi mountain and its “exhilarating Step into the Void glass floor skywalk at 3,842-metre altitude”. See en.chamonix.com for more information.

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Jasper Spires

Jasper is a former writer for the MoneyWeek and he wrote on an array of topics including travel, investing in crypto and bitcoin, as well as cars. Previous to that he freelanced at The Art Newspaper, PORT Magazine and The Spectator. Jasper is currently a freelance writer at FAD magazine and he has an English literature degree from the University of Exeter, and a Master's degree from UCL.