CAREFREE COUPLES Switzerland

Swiss resorts may be among the most traditional and picture-perfect of all, but they continue to invest in their infrastructure. No more so than in Verbier, where the main Médran lift, which connects the town to the main ski area, has been fitted with new 10-seater cabins. Meanwhile, the midmountain stations have had stairs replaced by escalators to speed up access. Verbier, of course, is famous for its party atmosphere, which will hopefully gear up again this winter. Car-free

Zermatt, on the other side of the Alps, is a better option for a more peaceful stay for romantic couples. Its appeal will be further boosted this year with a new cable car, for both skiers and nonskiers, which adds an additional link to Cervinia across the border in Italy. Meanwhile, younger couples might think about Flims and Laax with its outstanding terrain parks. In Laax, there is also a new tree-top walkway to try once you have tired of tricks and backflips.

Book here: Le Mirabeau Hotel & Spa, a boutique family-run hotel conveniently near the Gornergrat lift in Zermatt.

From £1,229, departing January 15

2022 with Inghams (01483 938 280; inghams.co.uk). Contact Scott Dunn (020 3811 4892; scottdunn.com) for Verbier or Ski Safari (01273 224 060, skisafari.com) for Laax. The long blue and red runs of Wengen and Grindelwald with views of the Eiger’s north face are ideal for joyous descents à deux, while St Moritz can’t be beaten for a spot of high-end glitz. Both are available through Powder Byrne (020 8246 5300; powderbyrne.com).

Covid rules: Everyone over the age of 16 must now hold a Covid certificate to visit hospitality venues but not currently to use a ski lift

Prices are per person based on

a seven-night stay in four-star accommodation

including flights, transfers and half-board,

unless stated otherwise. All countries listed are currently

open to vaccinated

British holidaymakers travelling with

unvaccinated children. Given the uncertainty of the pandemic, it’s wise to keep up to date with

the latest requirements on

gov.uk/ foreign-traveladvice. Before booking, check

the tour operator’s policy in case travel

plans are disrupted. With

some weeks left until the start of the season, rules in ski resorts are still subject to

change – existing rules for skiers can be found with

each entry