Klosters, Switzerland

Klosters is an upmarket resort that and oozes alpine charm, but it is also quite understated and relaxed. Once a favourite of the British Royal Family, visitors staying in Klosters can expect to experience a unique combination of a renowned mountain resort in a typical unspoilt Graubünden village.

Klosters skiing is extensive and varied. Intermediates are very well catered for in Klosters, with more than 300km of well-linked pistes to blast around on. Madrisa, which is reached by gondola from Klosters Dorf, is the prime area with its sunny south facing slopes, whilst another popular option is to ski to Davos and back – or take the train one way and ski the other.

Experts will also have a blast in Klosters thanks to a mix of excellent black runs and world-class off-piste; Some of the off-piste runs around Klosters are several kilometres in length and descend over 2,000m. The lift-served off-piste on Madrisa is well worth checking out too.

Beginners will find nursery slopes beside the village as well as on the easily accessible Madrisa's slopes - the latter is the more appealing option.