The world’s top resorts for scenic skiing

One thing many skiers want when they go on holiday is to escape the drab, urban town and cityscapes we are so used to seeing and instead marvel at the much more striking and beautiful scenery that can be found in ski resorts. From idyllic little Alpine villages to towering majestic mountain faces, this list of top scenic resorts will help you decide where you should plan to go this season.

1. Kitzbühel, Austria

If you’re an avid viewer of world cup skiing, particularly the Downhill discipline, then you may know Kitzbühel for the treacherous and outright terrifying Hahnenkamm downhill race. However, don’t be fooled Kitzbuhel is far from treacherous, it’s quite the opposite.

Kitzbühel is renowned as one of Europe’s most visually striking Alpine towns in the…