Looking for a ski trip with a difference this year? Put these four glamorous resorts at the top of your list. With incredible skiing opportunities, luxury accommodations and exceptional entertainment, these European destinations are unrivalled.

Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy

Earning itself the nickname ‘Queen of the Dolomites’, Cortina D’Ampezzo is the best choice if you’re looking for luxurious Italy ski holidays with beautiful scenery.

Part of the Dolomiti Superski, there are over 1,000km of runs on the doorstep ranging from intermediate blues to challenging blacks. Guests can enjoy Michelin-starred meals and sample wine on the sun terrace surrounded by spectacular vistas after a day on the slopes. The atmosphere here is largely laidback in contrast to the similar resorts in the Alps.

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Regarded by many as the most magnificent ski resort in the world due to its first-class facilities and celebrity cohort, St. Moritz is the crowning jewel in the Swiss skiing scene. For a country boasting Vermatt as well, that’s saying something!

Choose between several five-star hotels which make the most of the extraordinary Engadin Valley setting and provide unparalleled service. The best such as Badrutt’s Palace Hotel conceal Michelin-star restaurants serving mouthwatering traditional favourites with a contemporary edge and excellent wines. This snow-sure location promises great skiing season-round on largely red runs.

Lech, Austria

Austria is small but mighty when it comes to its skiing opportunities. Lech is called ‘the royal resort’ as it was a favourite destination for Princess Diana, and it easily ranks among the best in the world. This is due to its runs and backdrop, and splendid bars and restaurants which range from intimate piano bars to fine-dining experiences serving multi-course meals.

Non-skiers can make the most of the high-end spas with state-of-the-art facilities. Unwind in quiet rooms with panoramic views, take slow laps of the swimming pool and sit in the sauna, steam room and hot tub. You can also indulge in a massage or get active in the gym.

Courchevel, France

Part of Les Trois Vallées, an interlinked ski region in the heart of the Alps with almost 350 ski slopes, Courchevel has some of the best skiing in Europe from November to March. The runs are equally divided in terms of difficulty, so beginners, intermediates and experts are all guaranteed a great time during their stay.

You can rent luxury chalets with a cleaner and personal chef, retreat every night to a private lodge or stay in a suite in a palace built into the mountainside. For evening entertainment you’re spoiled for choice with the après-ski scene that includes party hotspots like La Folie Douce and relaxed romantic options like the Fire & Ice Bar in Le Portetta Hotel.