Hit the SLOPES

These special hotels have major appeal - on or off your skis!

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Verbier, Switzerland

What could be more romantic than a day in a sleigh drawn by horses, or a team of huskies? It’s a cinch to sort in Switzerland's dramatic south-western ski resort, Verbier. Some chalet hosts will even arrange champagne picnics for a special occasion.

Fancy a little history? Visit the Alpine Museum for a glimpse of bygone local culture. Meanwhile, non-skiers who want to take in the scenery might fancy paragliding, best enjoyed in tandem with an expert, soaring over snow-clad peaks and valleys of firs. If that sounds too extreme, there's always snowshoeing and hiking - Verbier has a good 25km of trails through pristine white wilderness. And if you do ski? You're in heaven: the whole area has 400km of fabulous runs catering for every level.

WHERE TO STAY

Experimental Chalet offers stylish rooms, Alpine views, and vibrant après-ski. From £220 per night; experimental chalet.com.

Ischgl, Austria