A couple winters ago, my son and I spent 9 or 10 days skiing in Europe and stayed half the time in Zermatt and the other half in Chamonix. We'd like to take a similar trip to the European Alps in 2019, somewhere in France, Switzerland, Austria or Italy, but need a little help in deciding where.
What we loved about Zermatt and Chamonix was the small, authentic village feel with nearby attractions, restaurants, and shopping. These villages were easily walkable from the apartments we stayed at, which also happened to be near the train station. Convenient train access is also desired. We also liked that the skiing in these areas is at a higher elevation, which is important with the weather being unpredictable.
Please chime in with your suggestions that meet these criteria. Would love to visit two different places like last time, but that's not a requirement. Our trip will likely be late February/early March. Thanks for your help.