| The Swiss city of Geneva is famous for many things: | | | | the Portes du Soleil ski area is an ideal choice, and |
| cuckoo clocks, hosting the UN H.Q, and being one of | | | | being only 1h15 from Geneva it's perfect if you've got |
| the world's top three cities for quality of life (according | | | | young children on board. |
| to the 2007 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey by | | | | Chamonix is a popular choice for advanced skiers or |
| Mercer Human Resource Center). But it's Geneva's | | | | snowboarders seeking steep slopes, deep powder, |
| prime location between the Alps and the Jura | | | | challenging terrain and off piste adventures. And if |
| mountains that have made it a favourite destination for | | | | you're after the typical chocolate box architecture and |
| skiers and snowboarders from all over Europe. | | | | quaint alpine charm, Gstaad should hit the spot. |
| There are almost 100 ski resorts between one and | | | | There are also dozens of less well known, but never |
| three hours drive from Geneva, scattered around | | | | the less, interesting ski areas, not so renowned on the |
| Switzerland itself as well as in neighbouring France and | | | | international ski circuit but very popular with local skiers, |
| Italy, accessible either via car or by the highly efficient | | | | such as Chamrousse (France), San (Sicario) Italty or |
| and punctual rail system. | | | | (Zinal) Switzerland. |
| Geneva has long been known as a destination for | | | | In recent years the number of flights to Geneva has |
| British skiers who fly to the city before catching a | | | | vastly increased as more airlines have opened new |
| transfer to their favourites such as: Morzine, Zermatt, | | | | routes to the city, increasing competition and driving |
| Wengen, Verbier Meribel, Val Thorens, Courmayeur | | | | down prices. |
| and a whole host of other renowned resorts. | | | | As a gateway to the ski resorts of the Alps, Geneva |
| With so many different ski resorts so close to | | | | also attracts outdoor enthusiasts who come to live |
| Geneva, there is plenty of choice for all types of trips. | | | | and work in the city and then escape to the mountains |
| If you're looking for lively après ski (think plenty of | | | | at weekends. And even those who don't ski will find |
| dancing to Europop in ski boots atop bar tables), then | | | | Geneva's vast mix of restaurants, top boutique |
| head for a high energy ski town like Val D'isere. For a | | | | shopping, theatres and museums a compelling draw. |
| quieter, more family orientated trip, Les Gets, part of | | | | |