miercuri, 26 mai 2010

Ski Holiday in Switzerland

Ski Holiday in Switzerland. No matter if you're a skiing novice or are well-seasoned on the slopes you should be sure to consider going on a ski holiday to Switzerland.
You may be a regular on the natural and artificial ski slopes of Britain, but if you want to really put your skills to the test on runs located on some truly majestic mountains then be sure to put Switzerland on the top of the list for your next winter sports holiday.
But don't worry if you're going on a ski break but have never strapped on a pair of skis in your life.
There are a wide range of runs and courses at Switzerland's numerous ski resorts, so if you're just starting out with this activity you should find somewhere where you can ease your way into things before going on to take on more challenging courses.
However, if it's been a few years since you've last skied you may want to consider going on a refresher course in order to sharpen up your skills.
Regardless if you've never been skiing before or just need a gentle reminder of some of the sport's basics, ski resorts throughout Switzerland offer training programmes aimed at helping you getting on the slopes and having fun in no time.
With Switzerland home to one of the world's most famous mountain ranges, the Alps, even if you're a particularly experienced skier then you should find a number of courses and resorts that challenge you've been looking for.
You may find the St Moritz resort to be the ideal place for a ski break. With altitudes on downhill runs ranging from 1,800 to 3,300 m you are certain to find something to test your skills - no matter what your level of experience is.
There are some 350 km of pistes to explore so you should find plenty of space to explore during your ski holiday and as the resort has hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships on numerous occasions you can be sure its courses are of the highest quality.
But this is just one of the resorts you can visit while on a ski holiday in Switzerland. Zermatt has snow all summer, so no matter when you choose to book your ski break you will be able to hit the slopes, while Kandersteg offers you the chance to take part in hiking cross-country skiing and downhill skiing.
No matter where you choose to go, a ski holiday in Switzerland is sure to be a thrilling experience - regardless if you're a first-timer or a seasoned slopes veteran.