Zermatt sits at the foot of Matterhorn mountain, one of Switzerland’s iconic mountain soaring over 14,000 feet above sea level. Perfect for intermediate and advanced level skiers and snowboarders, the town offers over 360 kilometres of pistes and some the highest peaks in the country, with a majority graded red. While you’re here, don’t forget to cross over to the Italian ski region Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche for more fresh powder slopes.

If you’re just starting out on the slopes, Saas Fee is the best place to be at. The village is surrounded by 13 peaks spanning 4,000 metres. Various nursery slopes and gentle green runs are available and isolated from main runs—so you won’t be overwhelmed by experienced skiers coming down at high speeds. Separate mountains are also available for tobogganing and winter hiking.

If you enjoy going off-piste, you’ll enjoy a trip to Verbier. The village boasts over 400 kilometres of slopes with the majority being red and black runs. Try out some of the area’s most famous off-piste runs, including Bec des Etagenes, Marlenaz, Croix de Coeur, Col des Mines and Couloir de la Banane. Feeling adventurous? Take a cable car up to the summit of Mont-Fort for its steep black run.

Andermatt’s ski area is split in two—Gemsstock for intermediate red and black runs; and Natschen-Gutsch-Sedrun for gentler green and blue slopes—making it the perfect destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Once you’re done exploring the slopes for the day, head to the Apres Ski Train where you can dig into food and imbibe on drinks with the mountains as the backdrop.

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