Winter getaways are best spent in the Alps. These famed mountain ranges run across European countries including France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia and Croatia.

A mere mention of the Alps can conjure images of skiing down slopes covered in a canopy of snow. Choose from any of the top resorts in the Alps to have that perfect winter wonderland vacation.

Skiers troop to the Alps for its slopes. Beginners can go to Val d'Isere, France and Lech, Austria. Experts and long-time skiers take on the challenging slopes at La Grave and Chamonix in France and Verbier, Switzerland. Top family resorts are in Zell am See, Austria and Zermatt, Switzerland while luxury reigns high at St. Moritz and Klosters in Switzerland or Italy's Cortina.

You can find more Alps resorts by looking through hotel websites offering plenty of choices for every budget. Shop for the best online deals for a truly relaxing holiday in the Alps.