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Every skier and snowboarder is different – for some the thought of digging their edges deep into the side of a steep, challenging run is delightful, while others prefer the tranquil effects of cruising down long, winding blues and reds.
Whichever camp you find yourself in, or whether you like to mix-and-match your days on the mountain, The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard has searched high and low to find the most rewarding, relaxing and downright leg-burning ski runs on the planet.
And who better than ex-Winter Olympic downhill skier Graham Bell to take us all on a hand-held guided video tour of some of these famous runs?
From the comfort of your sofa/desk/train seat, you can follow the Ski Sunday presenter in our exclusive video series as he guides you down each piste without an ounce of special effects, editing or photoshop to smooth out the bumps – this is the warts-and-all way to experience the runs you need to add to your ski bucket list this season.
Graham’s search for his favourite runs begins in France, visiting world-famous pistes such as La Face de Bellevarde black run, the ex-Olympic downhill course in Val d’Isère, and the ungroomed Grand Couloir and long and cruisy Combe de la Saulire runs in Courchevel.
Heading across the border into Austria he takes a turn down the country’s steepest pitch, the Harakari in Mayrhofen, before heading off piste on the Valluga in St Anton and sharing his favourite run in Kitzbühel (it’s not what you think). For those looking to revel in the beauty of the mountains, Graham’s trip to the Italian Dolomites in Cortina and his run from the top of the Schilthorn in Mürren are both a must-see.
The best of the rest
If Graham’s escapades in the Alps inspire you to work on your own ski bucket list and you’re looking for a place to start the planning, our directory of the world’s 50 best runs includes the top choices from France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and North America.
Whether you prefer the guarantee of a great lunch stop or the adrenaline of one of the world’s fastest runs, between them The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard’s experts have skied them all to develop this handy tool. Choose the category for you from our directory and start planning your next adventure on the slopes.
