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Battle lines are hardening in Switzerland’s Valais canton between an ageing billionaire heir to Europe’s biggest family fortune and his own charitable foundation.

These European ski destinations might be lesser-known, but they still offer exceptional snow, fabulous wellness hotels, award-winning restaurants—and, of course, plenty of après-ski revelry.

Best on the Box Choice for December 19th... It's time to get into the festive spirit as Christmas on the Farm returns with hosts Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson. They will be back among the little donkeys and festive reindeers at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire with farmers Rob and Dave Nicholson and pop

Zermatt provides a magical combination of just about everything you could hope to find in a ski resort. All keen skiers should make the pilgrimage there at least once in their lifetime. Yes, it’s expensive (like all Swiss resorts) – but it’s well worth scrimping and saving for.

The Swiss mountains have it all but which resort reigns supreme? One veteran skier makes his choice

With their picturesque villages, spectacular views and cosy mountain restaurants, not to mention glittering snowflakes dancing in the crisp clean air, ski resorts seem designed with charm and romance in mind.

Hermes heir Nicolas Puech wants to adopt his middle-aged gardner to whom he would bequeath at least some of his fortune.

Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show

Training and competing in ski-mountaineering in the Swiss Alps, I experienced a sense of entering another world

Marriotts Bonvoy is the worlds largest hotel loyalty progam, and if you have points, its a great way to save on an epic ski vacation this winter.