Aaaaah Cham, beautiful Cham. Every snowboarder is familiar with one of the oldest and most traditional resorts in the world. 1924 saw Cham hold the very first Winter Olympics and nowadays it is the resort to be seen in. Whilst the town naturally attracts the bearded men of the alpine world, it is fast becoming a bit more glamorous with bars and restaurants fit for the rich and famous.

Away for the town, however, and Chamonix boats some of the most extreme off-piste terrain in the world. There are hidden powder stashes galore here, but there is of course a downside. The five areas of the resort are fairly distant from one another and even the world famous 12 and a half mile off-piste Valle Blanche can feel like the M25 on a bank holiday sometimes.

Despite the hustle and bustle of the terrain, it is an absolute must visit if you’re serious about pushing yourself to the limit.