Stunning mountain scenery, tiny old villages, and hospitality that's world-renowned - what more could Cupid ask?

The European Alps offer some of the planet's most romantic ski destinations, and we've rounded up a few of the best below. So, what fits your Valentine's fancy? Whether it's great food, fabulous skiing, or the peace of a car-free village, these destinations deliver:

MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND
This tiny car-free village perches atop a rock cliff above Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. Connected by mountain train, cable car, and lifts to Wengen and Grindelwald, this tiny hamlet is well situated for multi-resort skiing. A single street of old chalets house comfortable hotels and a nightlife surprisingly lively for a village this small.

SAAS-FEE, SWITZERLAND
Known for its high-altitude, snow-sure slopes and for its high-tech lift system, Saas-Fee has long been popular with the Europe's rich and famous. Today, designer shops mingle with ancient chalets (and fur coats mingle with snowboards)along the village's car-free streets.

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND
Nestled at the base of the Matterhorn in a long pastoral valley, Zermatt offers stunning scenery, great mountain dining, and excellent,expensive lodging. Visitors park their cars in Tasch and ride the train up to the village - a procedure that, in theory, should make Zermatt a quiet place. Instead, electric taxis buzz through town, and tourists crowd the village's narrow streets. The mountains are beautiful and the town is quaint, but quiet Zermatt is not.

COURMAYEUR, ITALY
Spectacular views of Mont Blanc and a romantic pedestrian center make this quaint village the most romantic ski destination in Italy. The food is delicious, the cafes are stylish, and the people are friendly. Also popular as a climbing base, a spa town,and a cross-country skiing destination, Courmayeur is sure to please.
(Since the, um, "temporary" closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel, cross-border skiing to Chamonix is no longer an option.)

LECH & ZÜRS, AUSTRIA
Neighbors Lech and Zürs together remain Austria's most exclusive ski destination. Excellent in-town dining, posh hotels, designer shops,and an upscale après-ski scene make this a perfect destination for lovers looking for luxury.

Oberlech, a tiny ski-in hamlet 200 meters above town, offers car-free accommodation, and lift-linked access to St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, and Zug expand skiing options.

Want more info?

For Mürren:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/murren.html

For Saas-Fee:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/saasfee.html

For Zermatt:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/zermatt.html

For Courmayeur:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/courmayeur.html

For Lech:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/lech.html

For Zürs:
http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/zurs.html