Top five luxury ski holidays for an unforgettable winter getaway

Here are some of the finest hotels and chalets offering a multitude of services – from spas to childcare – to ensure your skiing holiday is one to remember.

Altapura hotel, Val Thorens, France (Happy Families, Butler & Lloyd)

The five-star Altapura has a fresh, contemporary style. Bedrooms are generously sized, with beautiful bathrooms to relax in after a day's skiiing. And because the hotel is positioned close to the pistes, you can hit the slopes almost instantly.

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If you're going en famille, Butler & Lloyd's Happy Families programme is the ideal solution. As well as first-class skiing, and superb cuisine and spa facilities, it includes a private charter flight and exclusive childcare.

You'll also be given your very own Butler & Lloyd concierge to organise a babysitter, supervise the childminding arrangements and ensure that your first morning on the slopes runs without a hitch.

Chalet Artemis, St Anton, Austria (Scott Dunn)

Spread over four floors, Chalet Artemis is an outstanding luxury ski chalet. It sleeps 12 in six bedrooms, and features a private cinema, spa area with hot tub, swimming pool, steam room and sauna. The views from the rooftop balcony are superb.

The flagship service includes a private chef and chalet service manager, as well as hosts who oversee every aspect of your holiday. The luxury tour operator specialises in family-friendly ski holidays – Scott Dunn's childcare team is handpicked to ensure that everyone has a memorable time.

The driver service takes only five minutes to ferry skiers to the main ski lift station. St Anton is just 10 minutes' walk away.

Cheval Blanc hotel, Courchevel 1850, France (The Oxford Ski Company)

The atmosphere in this luxurious hotel is stylish throughout its five floors and 34 rooms. Rooms are spacious and have either a terrace or balcony, with spectacular views.

The luxury spa includes an indoor infinity pool, steam room, sauna and state-of-the-art fitness centre. For dining and après ski, choose between Le 1947 restaurant (two Michelin stars), the White Restaurant and the White Bar.

Courchevel 1850 stands at the centre of the Three Valleys, one of the world's most important ski areas. In all, there are some 600km of pistes for skiers to enjoy. The runs around Courchevel 1850 are meticulously maintained.

Amangani hotel, Jackson Hole, USA (Ski Solutions)

Situated 7,000ft above sea level in the Grand Teton National Park, the Amangani offers ski enthusiasts luxurious interiors and stunning panoramic views, not to mention exciting skiing.

All suites are carpeted, air-conditioned and include a bedroom, living room and spacious bathroom featuring a deep-soaking tub with views. Downstairs, The Grill serves meals throughout the day. The excellent spa facilities include a sauna and an outdoor pool.

Out on the slopes, the famous Corbet's Couloir starts with a heart-stopping four-metre drop-in, but there's also European-style mountain guiding. Off the mountain, the town of Jackson breathes "Wild West" with its clapboard buildings, wooden sidewalks and saloon bars.

Chalet LV01 – Dolce Vita, Cortina, Italy (Alpine Guru)

Dolce Vita combines classic chalet design with state-of-the-art interiors. The main living area takes up an entire floor, with ample seating, a dining area and kitchen. The four luxurious bedrooms sleep up to nine.

The basement includes a spa, sauna, pool and jacuzzi. There's also a cinema room, as well as a comfortable and spacious equipped office. The famous Corso Italia shopping street is just four minutes' walk away.

The chalet has magnificent views of the high peaks of Mount Cristallo and the Cinque Torri. The Faloria ski lift is just two minutes' walk away. It's seven minutes by car to the Tofana ski area.