PICK OF THE PEAKS

SAALBACH

The peak of intermediate skiing with cruising runs valley-long: a perfect, unhurried spot with plenty of huts for lunch. The pretty town has an onion-domed church and lively nightlife .

HINTERGLEMM Saalbach’s sister along the valley, with lots of low-level lifts for beginners tucked away below the runs most visitors take on a day out.

LEOGANG

A village with easy access to the main circuit but with fabulous long, wide, uncrowded runs. Many visitors feel no need to stray beyond the resort.

FIEBERBRUNN

This quiet market town at the very edge of the Skicircus often offers great-value holidays. The Streuboden gondola heads high for long, easy slopes away from the main circuit.

ZELL AM SEE

A beautiful lakeside town with views from the slopes over the classical rooftops and the icy blue waters. Plus, a waterside promenade, posh shops, elegant restaurants and an extravagant casino.

KAPRUN:

This village on the outskirts of Zell is a resort in itself. It’s centred on the high-altitude Kitzsteinhorn glacier with big, open runs for all levels and a funicular at the top.