Winter resorts

Unlimited fun: At the gateway of the Valais lies the most impressive winter sports area in the world: the Portes du Soleil. Straddling the border between France and Switzerland, this region offers 650 km of piste and 204 skilifts, all on one lift pass.

100 per cent winter: Under the piercing blue Valais sky, 18 peaks topping 4,000 m are gathered around the slopes of the Saas valley.

Saint-Cergue radiates all the charm of a cosy Alpine resort. Vacation visitors are assured excellent amenities and a wide choice of accommodation, ranging from hotels, holiday apartments to chalets. In addition to traditional sports, Saint-Cergue also offers the delights of skiing by night.

Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses is located on a scenic sun terrce overlooking Lake Neuchâtel. Superb panoramic views extend over 250 captivating kilometres of Alpine landscape. Cross-country skiing and downhill skiing are just a few of the many sporting opportunities on offer.

Enjoy the charming mountain village that is home to the eastern Alps' largest ski arena, the Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl. Stroll through the only duty-free oasis in Switzerland, or enjoy the fresh breeze of winter on a toboggan ride, a winter hike, while snowshoeing or on the ice rink.

Number one: Savognin rolls out the carpet for families: the longest covered magic carpet in Switzerland, to be precise.

Scuol is a snowsport area for doing not queuing. You'll see things you thought had long gone out of existence. The picture-book villages of the Lower Engadine, for example, where you more or less expect the valley's answer to Heidi to come rushing out of one of the sgraffiti-decorated houses any minute.

Sils in the Engadine is the perfect setting for wonderful winter sports and holidays in unforgettable surroundings. Set in beautiful countryside, like a precious stone amongst the lakes, Sils is the cultural centre of the Upper Engadine.

600 km of piste: Boasting 600 km of piste ranging from easy to extremely challenging, the Sion Region in the heart of the Alps is a mecca for skiers and snowboarders.

Paradise for winter walkers: The largest winter sports area in canton Lucerne lies within the scenic Entlebuch UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.