Renowned as one of the most beautiful spots in Canada ... opportunities for outdoor winter fun: Snow may begin as early as November. Stay right in the village at the boutique hotel Austria ...

Experience the beauty of Bettmeralp, the most beautiful snowy village in Switzerland. Walk on crunchy snow while enjoying epic views of surrounding snowy mountain peaks. Located on a sun terrace ...

it makes for a fairly snow-sure spot in a typical winter. But if 1960s and onwards apartment block architecture is not your thing, the village of Montchavin could be your authentic key to the area.