Overall: Zermatt is another big, busy mega-ski resort with a number of different ski areas – one you need to take a bus to reach (Glacier Paradise).  But it has a more old world charm feel and is more peaceful – due in a large part to the fact that no cars are allowed which makes it feel (and sound) a lot more low key. There are however a lot […]

Chamonix is one of the biggest European ski resorts in the magnificent French alps that offers a heady mix of sensational skiing, food and wine. Chamonix – Mont Blanc ski resort: Overall Chamonix is a big, busy, mega ski town which provides access to 5 ski areas (all valid on the Ikon pass) within Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley: 1. Grands Montets, 2. Balme (Le Tour/Vallorcine) 3. Brévent  4. Félgère (you can […]