If you’re looking for a traditional snow-sure resort just an hour from Salzburg airport, St Michael im Lungau is the place to go. Located at the bottom of the Katschberg-Aineck area, you can spend the weekend riding the 70km pistes, slashing the half-pipe at Aineck and finish the day with a cold glass of Stiegl. If a fresh dump is on its way, you can almost guarantee there will be fresh tracks for days after.

Nearest airport: Salzburg
Train: Spittal/Drau Millstättersee, Radstadt, Bischofshofen
Transfer time: 1 hour
Stay: Hotel Sonnalm from €83.50 per night
Lift pass: €76 for weekend