SNOW CULTURE

Plan to include one of the season’s many festivals in your trip

Sundance Film Festival,

19-29 January 2017, Utah, United States From drama to documentary, there’s plenty to choose from at Robert Redford's annual extravaganza of film. Packages start at £205 for ten tickets. sundance.org

St Moritz Snow Polo World Cup, 27-29 January 2017, St Moritz, Switzerland Polo on a frozen lake. Free entry but VIP tickets with lunch by chef Reto Mathis from £416. snowpolo-stmoritz.com

A Taste For Skiing, all season,

Alta Baadia, Italy

Festivals celebrating local food and wine, including tasting tour Sommeliers On

The Slopes. £23 per person. altabadia.org

Six Stations Tournament, 13-19 February 2017, Savoie and Haute Savoie, France Teams of legends play rugby sevens in the snow. Free entry. tournoides 6 stations.com