Best for families: Kronplatz. Affectionately referred to by locals as ‘the panettone’, a reference to its loaf-like shape, Kronplatz defies the classic ski resort format.

Alta Badia, Italy: Skiing for the epicurean set Alta Badia is a ski area in the Dolomites, a range of mountains in northeast Italy famous for its soaring peaks of dolomite rock.

The simplest way to Alta Badia is to fly to Venice Marco Polo, which is served by British Airways (0344 493 0787; ba.com) from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City, and by easyJet (0330 365 5000 ...

For some, a ski trip is all about the aprés. The hurtling, glorious swish-swish down a snow-covered mountainside is merely the most efficient way to the next bar, the next glass, the next joke ...

In the same vein as the Gourmet Ski Safari, Alta Badia also offers a Wine SkiSafari, where there are up to 60 South Tyrol wines on offer to taste. Granted, ...

I headed off for a long ski weekend to Italy's Corvara, part of the wider Alta Badia resort in the Dolomites. This is my experience. A slalom through the mountains proves ski breaks can be ...

This winter there are a plethora of new food and ski attractions in the Alta Badia region on offer. Battle Of The Chefs: The Cup Sudtirol 2013. The focus on gastronomy reaches its climax with the Chef ...

For the 2012-2013 ski season, Alta is partnering with Aspen, Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley to offer a universal pass good for all four resorts. “Aspen app. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Hit the slopes and rev up your holiday spirit in December on this weeklong skiing and Christmas market tour of Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. Spend the first three days visiting the villages of ...

Alta Badia is a popular ski area in Northern Italy, in the Alto Adige region near the Austrian border. But those of us who will probably never make it there to ski can still enjoy one of the local ...