Photo of Casino Bad Gastein in Bad Gastein

Last year's snowfalls were the best in a decade (though, ironically, the recession sent bookings plummeting), and there have been some signs that a repeat may be in order. Heavy snowfalls in France, Switzerland and Italy in October seemed auspicious ...

Serre Chevalier, in the southern French Alps near Grenoble, is made up of three large villages, Le Monetier-les-Bains, Villeneuve and Chantemerle, plus Briancon, the highest city in France. It has 170 miles of groomed runs served by 74 lifts. Whether ...