Chemmy Alcott's skied all over the world, and there's not much she doesn't know about the subject, to be honest. But which resorts are her favourite?
Cortina, Italy:
"One of my favourite places to ski is Cortina, in Italy - I think that the Italians have the perfect balance of passion for skiing, and fun, as well as the whole ethos of eating great food - it's just beautiful, and The Dolomites are an amazing place to ski.
Flaine, France:
"I've got a special place in my heart for Flaine. Even though the town itself isn't very pretty, it's all about the skiing. It's a bowl shaped resort, so there are lots of different terrains to try - it's not quintessentially beautiful - it's no Val d'Isère - but it's all about the skiing, and less about the town. There's a lot of fun, rolly terrain, and you can challenge yourself on everything - there are great slopes for beginners, as well as experts. Hiking up in the morning, you also get a great view of Mont Blanc.
Verbier, Switzerland:
"On the other side of the spectrum, I always have a great time in Verbier. The skiing's really good, but the Après-ski's really good too - there are a lot of great restaurants, and I love the vibe. You tend to get some big, hardcore skiers there.
St Anton, Austria:
"I also really enjoy St. Anton - there's a lot of off-piste skiing there, so it's probably better for intermediate and expert skiers, and someone who wants an all-round holiday. It's kind of the Austrian version of Verbier because there are some big, big Après-ski places there too. There's a place there called the Krazy Kanguruh, where you have to ski down afterwards in order to get home. It's only a few hundred metres to get down, but after a busy night, you definitely see a good few yard sales on the way down!"
Banff, Canada:
"In terms of resorts, I really like Banff. We always go there to race at Lake Louise, and it's not like Europe - you don't get these huge, huge peaks - but it's just really fun terrain out there. It's really pretty, and that side of the world shouldn't be forgotten, as flights to the US and Canada are getting cheaper."
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