Andorra, one of the famous ski destinations, has two leaders of state — one a bishop from Spain and the other the president of France — but its official language is Catalan. Its mountains rise higher than 9,000 feet, and they’re home to some 125 miles of ski slopes. But it’s less than 20 miles [...]

The town of Queenstown in New Zealand is known worldwide as a notable destination for adventure travel, particularly skiing and high-octane thrills like jet boat rides. Yet just outside the hotspot, in the small town of Wanaka, lies an adventure that is absolutely less adrenaline-pumping – yet still oceans of fun.

Slopes? Scene? Whatever your main concerns, there’s a Switzerland mountain resort for you, with dramatic Alpine views and fascinating villages guaranteed. And now is the wonderful time to plan your winter wonderland trip to take advantage of early-booking discounts. TIP: Since many of these destinations are car-free, the extensive Swiss Railway system and regional transport [...]

Though Switzerland’s mountain resorts are famous destinations year-round, there’s something particular about a snowy retreat. In addition to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world, there are a wonderland of other snow-inspired activities—plus spas, shopping, and local cuisine and wine to warm you. Here are some tips to plan your Switzerland’s  mountain [...]

The disgraceful behaviour of Oxbridge students during a skiing competition has so appalled the sponsors that they have vowed never to back the contest again. Maybe it was too much to hope that a skiing trip for 2,500 students from Oxford and Cambridge Universities was ever going to be refined.

Two avalanches since Christmas in the French resort of Val d’Isère have killed five people including two British skiers and raised the question: is it safe to ski off piste this winter? Peter Hardy, the Telegraph’s ski correspondent, assesses the risks. The off-piste instructor Didier Moreau, who together with his wife somehow survived last week’s [...]

In a rating the first positions have occupied hotels of Switzerland and Austria. According to a rating of the newspaper “Tajms” among all mountain-skiing hotels of the world with the price to 50 euros for a night hotels of Switzerland, Austria and Poland use the greatest authority. The first position of a rating the Swiss [...]