I hadn’t skied for 10 years. Could a trip to the French Alps reignite my enthusiasm?

As well as a good selection of gentle pistes, the modernist resort of Flaine offers an education in architecture, art and sustainability

When it comes to organising ski trips, finding the “happy intermediate” level can be tricky. Friends will say things like, “It’s fine, I’ll ski blues”, then lead you down a steep red, leaving you broken and weeping before elevenses.

I’ll sometimes push myself down tough slopes, but I’m just as happy cruising serpentine blues and greens while admiring the scenery, looking at birds and making the occasional snow angel.