Red slopes

Ski down the Chuenisbärgli like Marco Odermatt. This legendary red run has hosted the Ski World Cup Adelboden for over 60 years. Every Friday in February, the Chuenis bi Nacht night skiing event brings the slope to life with fire art and snow sports shows, and with a bit of luck even under moonlight.

Ready to race? At the Skicross Park Adelboden Sillerenbühl next to slope number 67, up to four riders start side by side and chase the fastest line from start to finish. It's pure fun for fans who love banked turns, waves and jumps.

La Videmanette, at 7.5 km long, is the longest slope in the Gstaad holiday region. The varied descent, with red and blue sections, covers a total vertical distance of 1160 metres. If you feel the need for rest and refreshment, there's the Buvette de Rubloz mountain restaurant beside the slope and a bar at the valley station.

The red slalom slope on the Niederhorn is steep and exciting. In other words, it's perfect for carvers who love to make wide, sweeping turns in the snow. And by the way, this small, family-friendly skiing area can be reached from Thun and Interlaken in just 20 minutes. An insiders' tip for families, at 1950 metres above sea level.

The name says it all: the red Sunshine Run is a 4 km intermediate slope on a sunny hillside at Hasliberg. It descends from the Alpen Tower panoramic restaurant at 2250 metres on the Planplatten down to Bidmi, offering sweeping views along the way. Halfway down, the Gummen alpine hut invites skiers to stop and enjoy the scenery.

The red Palace slope takes you from the Allmendhubel at 1907 metres all the way round the side of the mountain and down to Mürren. For a relaxed aperitif or some après-ski, there's the unusual Gondelbar at the Jungfrau Hotel right beside the piste. It serves imaginative drinks and has seating and standing room for about 20 people.

More advanced skiers can try the red slope from Oberjoch, which features a photo point at the start and fantastic views of the First skiing area, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen, and takes you down to the First cable car station. There's a separate "Tempo 30" zone where you're guaranteed some enjoyable, relaxed skiing.