Top 5 high altitude resorts in the Alps for early skiing

I feel the same as you, it’s been a disappointing summer, and now your thoughts are turned to the white stuff, the mountains, the buzz, that magical feeling of just standing on a mountain and looking down, surrounded by the white stuff, snow… lots of lovely snow. You’re torn, you want to enjoy the view but the slope and gravity beckon and before you know it, you’re flying, it’s exhilarating. Should any of that blatant hard sell convince any of you, here are five resorts that will guarantee early know and thrilling skiing.

Verbier, Switzerland

It’s estimated that Verbier has over of 3,000 permanent residents, when the ski  season is in full swing the numbers swell to well over 35,000, perhaps testament to the enduring appeal of this world class resort.

Verbier is one of the most popular Swiss Ski resorts in the Swiss Alps and is recognised as one of the premiere “off-piste” resorts in the world. Some areas are covered with snow…