Italy boasts some of the best resorts in Europe for a ski holiday. Whether it’s skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn or taking in the views of the towering Dolomites, Italian destinations combine ...

Think Alps, think Fair Isle knits, flushed-cheeked skiers, bubbling fondue and a scene that appears as heavily iced as a Christmas cake. And for part of the year, that’s an apt assumption. But the ...