Is Verbier in Switzerland really the best ski resort in the world?

Some are modern, others traditional. Some are hectic and carry a buzz, others are mellow, slow-paced, and serene. But what makes a resort peak? Conor Power hopes to find out

A skier in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier standing on top of a cliff above a sea of clouds, looking towards Mont Blanc and Chamonix.

The idea of giving a particular ski resort the label of the “Best in the World” seems like a very subjective notion.

Each resort has its own particular advantages: Some are old-fashioned villages like you often find in Austria, and others are more modern and purpose-built, but they’re right on the slopes.