Added in a couple of summits along the way and had to take some plan b routes because of lack of snow. Interesting and fairly logical way, can be done much faster esp if using staffed huts/hotels.

Traverse of the Swiss Alps

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Campra XC Centre, now fully renovated!

Ticino

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Perfect spring skiing on the mellow slopes down to the chairlift.

Ischgl

Located in the Silvretta range its suited to intermediate to advanced level.  Ultra modern lift system with plenty to do off the slopes too

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The vast Trient Glacier

Arve Valley

Chamonix is unique resort towered by the jagged and imposing Mont Blanc based a short transfer away from Geneva airport.

As the spiritual home of extreme skiing, Chamonix has a different aura than any other resort. The mountains are bigger, steeper and more spectacular. And the town itself is bustling, cosmopolitan, and steeped in Alpine history.

Chamonix

The mountain sports capital of the world, Chamonix gets plenty of hype and deserves it all. Whether you're a skier, climber, biker or hiker, Chamonix is probably on your bucket list, and it doesn't disappoint when you finally get there. The Chamonix mountains are steep, solid (by the standards of alpine areas) and utterly spectacular. That would be a pretty good combination even if you had to hike to reach them, but the Chamonix valley is covered in cable cars and chairlifts, making access to its legendary peaks remarkably easy.

In summer the Chamonix valley is full of ambitious climbers, some making their first forays into alpine adventures, others already masters of the craft making the most of easy access to keep their skills sharp. Whichever category you fall into there are routes on rock, ice and snow to choose from, and a strong community feeding back conditions updates and beta. Come winter the valley fills with snow and the famous lines from the Aiguille du Midi, Brévènt and Grands Montets draw the best skiers from across the globe.

Even when the high mountains are out of condition or cloaked in cloud Chamonix still has a huge amount to offer, with an array of rock climbing crags in summer and a collection of XC ski trails providing plenty of options on all but the grimmest of days.

If all of this sounds a little too hardcore then there's still a huge network of hiking and biking trails lining the valley, most of which are world-class in their own right!

Suffice to say, Chamonix is all you hope it will be, but don't just take our word for it!

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Heading in!

Grands Montets

Les Grands Montets

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Arosa and Lenzerheide

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Davos Klosters

The Davos and Klosters regions consists of over 200 miles of skiing and is made up of Parsenn, Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, Pischa, Gotschna and Madrisa.

Tschiertschen

Grimentz

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Nendaz

St. Luc & Chandolin

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Between La Tête de la Payanne and Le Six Blanc

Verbier

As one of the largest ski areas in Europe, Verbier exists as both a top-class ski resort and cosmopolitan get-away. This combination has drawn many a skier & snowboarder, regardless of their experience level, as well as those looking for a lively nightlife. A premiere off-piste ski area with infamous runs such as the Back-Side of Mont Fort.

Chamonix's Ultimate Steep Skiing Ticklist

5 of the meanest lines in the world's craziest ski town.

The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie

The Haute Savoie is home to some of the best (and best known) ski areas in the World, but there are still some lesser known gems out there...

Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe

After 14 winters based in the Alps, here are the best 50 trips I've had on my skis. Needless the say, the "to do" list is still much longer than this "done" list!

Col de Beugeant

One of the classic tours of the Agiuille Rouge with a short section of exposed climbing

Aiguillette des Posettes

A relatively easy tour to great views.  Mostly worthwhile for the up hill journey away from the crowds.

Col de l'Encrenaz

A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.

Aiguille Verte, Couturier Couloir

Col du Belvédère

A Chamonix classic which features a beautiful ascent, an exciting, long abseil and some stunning north facing bowls.

Crochues-Berard Traverse

A good introduction to Chamonix ski touring which nonetheless features a short bootpack and an exposed traverse.

Pointe Alphonse Favre West Couloir

A brilliant freeride line with some steep-ish, technical skiing followed by a wide open, rippable slope.

Pointe Alphonse Favre North-West Couloir

A steep and exciting couloir which packs a lot of adventure into a short line.

Glacier du Mort

Once a well kept secret, it's not secret anymore but still a great descent.

Col des Dards

A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère