Ski holidays are no longer reserved purely for the athletically inclined – Europe's most luxurious resorts have cottoned on to the fact winter escapes should be as relaxing as they are invigorating. With their in-house spas, cinemas and private chefs, these chic chalets are a far cry from the rustic cabins of old.
Ferme de La Corderie, Les Gets, France
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From £10,494 per week. Price includes a chalet manager, concierge, champagne reception, daily breakfast, five-course dinner five nights a week and one speciality dining evening, drinks, snacks and in-house chauffeur; sjvillas.co.uk
Chalet Mon Izba, Verbier, Switzerland
Perched high in Verbier's Sonalon area, Mon Izba is a five-level, five-bedroom Alpine hideaway. The first floor contains a spa and wellness facility with indoor pool, semi-outdoor whirlpool, massage room, sauna, hammam, gym and games room. Elsewhere, a massive open-plan living space takes in a stone fireplace and access to a wraparound balcony terrace. Relax with a film in the plush cinema room, or have your private chef host a pre or post-dinner tasting in the wine cellar. Be sure to call dibs on the master suite – its top-floor location and private balcony provide epic mountain views.
From £4,290 per person per week, based on ten sharing. Price includes private chef, daily housekeeping and driver service; alpineguru.com
Le Petit Chalet, Courchevel, France
Wood-burning fire, outdoor hot tub, cosy bedroom – this romantic two-person bolthole is ideal for warming up after a day on the famous Belvedere piste in Courchevel 1650. The chalet has been renovated from a former hay store and features wood panelling and beams in its rustic interior. A ski-in, ski-out location five minutes from the village centre and a complimentary pick-up service provides easy access to the trails across Courchevel and the Three Valleys.
From £4,300 per week. Price includes a housekeeper, concierge, driver and chef six nights a week with breakfast delivery, afternoon tea and dinner; sjvillas.co.uk
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