SWISS WONDERLAND

SAAS-FEE might just be the world’s prettiest ski resort. Thirteen glacier-lined Alps frame its traditional Swiss village, whose low-rise lanes burst with boutiques, bars, cafes and dark wooden chalets. Only a few electric vehicles are permitted.

With reliable, powdery snow, most slopes are northfacing, 8,200ft (2,500m) or higher and most suited to intermediates. If it all looks familiar, then you must have watched Wham!’s Last Christmas video recently. WHAT ELSE IS GOOD? Situated high above the ‘Pearl of the Alps’ is Allalin, the world’s highest-altitude revolving restaurant, plus the Ice Pavilion’s avalanche simulation experience. One local mountain, Hannig, is devoted to non-ski activities such as sledging. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights’ half-board at the modernstyle Hotel Allain, complete

with a spa, costs from £985 pp including flights and transfers (skisolutions.com).