Skift Take
What skier doesn't look for that hidden run that only the insiders know about. These six slopes should keep the non-pros busy until the next winter Olympics.
With the 2012-13 skiing and snowboarding season almost upon us, Emily Benammar gets the inside word on the best runs, après-ski bars and restaurants from the pros who spend their days chasing the white stuff.
Chemmy Alcott:
GB skier:
Cortina d’Ampezzo , Italy
Top elevation 2,930ft
The resort: It’s so quaint, very Italian, the kind of resort where fur is still very high fashion and you feel like you’ve gone back in time 30 years. It’s not as big as Val d’Isere but it’s got an eclectic range of pistes nestled in the beautiful dolomite rocks which makes for breathtaking scenery. Get up for sunrise and have your camera ready to capture the stunning pink view. It’s a family resort and has something for everyone. Also it’s near Venice so a good place for a combi-holiday.
Must-do run: Tofana is a great run that descends down a steep (almost vertical) drop which has racers reaching speeds of up to 85mph within four seconds. If that sounds a bit hairy for you, then there is a great people-watching spot from the café at the bottom.
Après-ski: You can find all kinds of après, from shabby local cafés where locals pop in for their one-euro shot of caffeine to some really elegant and glamorous wine bars. A word of warning – you don’t go to
