And it is easy to see why.
There are hundreds of resorts to suit all pockets, levels of skiing and particular tastes when it comes to a bit of après ski.
The long-standing resorts of Val d'Isere and Courchevel combine style with hundreds of kilometres of piste.
With cheap, no-frills flights to France and Spain (around the Sierra Nevada for skiing), it is possible to bring down the cost of your holiday as well.
For an even cheaper option, the principality of Andorra is worth checking out.
It is a duty free country and the Euro goes a long way, especially on nights out or if buying ski equipment.




