Adelboden and its linked ski area, Lenk, make up an idyllic region in the impressive massif of the Bernese Alps. I’ve visited Switzerland 30 times, and it’s this under-the-radar ski resort destination that I recommend for the discerning powder hound.

With more than 200 kilometres of pistes and 63 lifts, it appeals equally to families with little learners (the ski school is staffed with multilingual instructors), and to experienced skiers and riders seeking an authentic Swiss alpine village, without the bougie boutiques of more famous (and expensive) resorts like St. Moritz and Zermatt.