Over the past 30 (or so) years Nick has been fortunate enough to ski many of the Alps' best off-piste ski areas - Chamonix, St Anton, Andermatt, Alagna, La Grave, Ste Foy. It's a long list...and if you ask him for his top 5 or top 10 he'll tell you that on the right day with the right snow and the right group any and all of the above will be at the top of the list.
Now here comes along a (relatively) new name to compete for top spot...Zinal in Switzerland's Val d'Anniviers. Like many of the above resorts, Zinal - and the other small villages that line the valley - has abundant off piste terrain but what makes it so special is the best runs aren't easy to find and are still relatively unknown so therefore don't get tracked out in ten minutes. Top that off with spectacular peaks all around, good tree skiing and a wonderful new chalet to relax in and it is a real contender for that top spot!
Mountain Tracks is running a number of off-piste weeks in Zinal throughout the 2009-2010 season, starting with an Early season skills week, 12-19 December...places still available!
For information about the wonderful new chalet which is the base for our trips click on www.skizinal.com - taking time to enjoy Penny's fantastic photography.
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