MORZINE, FRANCE

This picturesque resort in the Portes du Soleil looks even prettier at Christmas with festive lights strewn across the wooden chalets.

There are street parades and children's entertainment, and on Christmas Eve there's the chance to meet Santa.

Spend the next morning whizzing down one of the 400 miles of piste spread across 14 valleys before enjoying a traditional Savoyard lunch at the rustic Chez Nannon.

Expert skiers will love the challenging black runs down the back of Mont Chéry and the excellent choice of runs at Avoriaz.

Intermediates have the cruise down Le Pl©ney, a snow-gun-covered blue from the top to the valley lift station.

Zenith Holidays (01737 852 242/ zenithholidays.co.uk) offers seven nights at Chalet Ellen from £240pp (four sharing) half board.

Price includes return Eurotunnel crossings from Folkestone to Calais. For departures December 24.

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SAUZE D'OULX, ITALY

Carol singing and playful snowball fights are just some of the activities you can enjoy here on Christmas Eve.

The resort is renowned for its high, varied terrain spanning 250 miles in the huge Milky Way ski area.

Sauze d'Oulx is particularly good for intermediate and expert skiers.

Book in for a hearty Christmas lunch (try the handmade ravioli) at Chalet II Capricorno, set in pine trees at the top of the Clotes piste.

After a day on the slopes, have a relaxing drink in The Derby or head to Paddy McGinty's for a pint of the black stuff in front of a blazing fire.

La Griglia, the only restaurant in Sauze with a wood-burning stove, serves great pizzas.

First Choice Ski (0871 664 0130/ firstchoice-ski.co.uk) offers seven nights at Hotel Relais des Alpes from £529pp (two sharing) half board.

Price includes return flights from various UK airports and transfers. For departures December 19.

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This resort surrounds beautiful Lake Bohinj and is overlooked by the dramatic Julian Alps.

The main ski areas, Kobla and Vogel, offer 28 runs spanning 37 miles and are ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers looking to combine cruisy pistes with stunning views.

With a beer costing less than £1 and a bottle of wine under £4, it is also an affordable place to celebrate Christmas.

Thomson Ski (0871 971 0578/thomson ski.co.uk) offers seven nights at Hotel Jezero from £475pp (two sharing) half board.

Price includes return flights from Birmingham or Glasgow and transfers. For departures December 24.

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ST ANTON, AUSTRIA

Nowhere does festive charm better than Austria, and St Anton is particularly Christmassy with a long, pedestrianised street full of attractive, traditional buildings decorated with fairy lights.

Don't miss the Wiltener Boy's Choir on December 27. There is also a traditional market and numerous other choir concerts.

A minute's walk from the main street are the ski lifts, with access to more than 170 miles of terrain.

Enjoy roast chicken at the Rodelalm restaurant at Gampen, a Tyrolean hut with beams and an open fire.

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Crystal Ski (0871 231 2256/crystalski.co.uk) offers seven nights at Chalet Fauner from £655pp (two sharing) half board.

Price includes return flights from Newcastle and transfers.

For departures December 24.