Nendaz

When you visit Nendaz in Switzerland, you can gaze out over the spectacular Valais, Vaud and Bernese Alps. Nendaz is a beautiful ski resort located on a 1,400-metre-high terrace. The ski resort is built around the old and cozy alpine village with traditional wooden cabins and small shops. Nendaz is part of a huge ski system called the "Quatre Vallées", translated The Four Valleys (which also includes Verbier). The entire area offers everything from first-class off-piste to quality ski trails for all levels. The highest vertical drop is 1,900 metres, but you can reach an altitude of up to 3,300 metres by lift.

In Nendaz alone, there are 18 lifts and 35 slopes, of which the longest run is a whopping 1.5 miles. For those who don't like fast-paced runs on steep slopes, there are also 31,1 miles of cross-country skiing trails. After a day in powder snow, it's nice to walk around in the village. There are plenty of cafés and good restaurants.