Top Five Ski Destinations From Geneva
Author: Adam Singleton
Extra special ski destinations need to offer the best of both worlds; top quality ski and snowboard resorts coupled with varied dining, nightlife, culture, shopping and sightseeing create a winning combination.
A ski holiday is the perfect way for friends, family and loved ones with varying interests to gather together and enjoy a winter trip. Ski destinations cater for those who want to take to the snow and anyone not interested in skiing or snowboarding will have plenty to do, from shopping and sightseeing to spa treats and shopping delights.
When the sun sets, everyone can enjoy what's on offer together. Scores of bars provide après-ski refreshments and restaurants cater for every whim and wallet.
Skiing and snowboarding lovers know that Geneva is the gateway to some of the most demanding tracks in the world whilst the city itself is sleek, slick and cosmopolitan.
For a truly traditional Alpine holiday there are some resorts in particular that are well known for their excellence and ability to perfect the balance of city life with skiing and boarding. Swiss, French and Italian resorts beckon and offer holidaymakers unparalleled choice.
Chamonix in France boasts a beautiful array of medium and high mountain landscapes alongside the well-preserved architecture of picturesque little villages. Visitors can enjoy great skiing on ski runs and off-piste runs.
Megève is a charming resort with a medieval town centre and is one of the oldest ski resorts in the French Alps. Between December and April, Megève is the perfect destination to visit for a vast and varied skiable domain of medium altitude mountains.
The Après-ski scene is strong in Megève so there is plenty to do after hours and you can experience a spot of French chic at its finest.
In Switzerland the quiet village of Leukerbad offers visitors 50km of intermediate pistes, and is famous for its natural hot spas.
Champery is another Swiss destination that packs a punch. 650 km of pistes, 206 lifts and gondolas, 243 km of cross-country skiing, 7 funparks and 3 halfpipes mean there is plenty to keep you occupied.
The Portes du Soleil make up one of the world's largest ski resorts and Champery is the perfect access point.
Last but not least you can find Sauze d'Oulx in Italy, one of the most popular resorts with British tourists for quite some time. Great skiing, vibrant nightlife and stunning scenery are to be had in what remains a pleasant little Piedmont town.
Off the slopes, non skiers can wander along the shores of Lake Geneva, retreat to one of the city's spas, shop in the old city centre for antiques, and take a trip to the art and history museum.
Geneva is strung along the shores of Europe's largest Alpine lake and is Switzerland's third-largest city. Geneva car rental is widely available and lets you explore areas outwith the city centre.
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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.