But even a ski resort that's inactive still draws ... and sweeping valleys. The closest major airport is Geneva, from where you'll drive eastward for about two hours to Bourg-Saint-Pierre.

sitting near France's border with both Italy and Switzerland. Combined with its proximity to Lake Geneva, the French portion of the Alps offers some of the most picturesque ski resorts ...

Multi-resort ski passes are keeping skiers on the slopes. But more investment is necessary for Swiss resorts to remain ...

lively and no-frills après-ski, and a comfortable, but not fancy, place to crash. We’ve found our groove with self-catering apartments in resorts close to Geneva, on short breaks towards the ...