Top 5 Ski Resorts for Luxury Accommodation in the French Alps
Jamie Rennie is the general manager of Le Chardon Mountain Lodges, a small collection of exclusive luxury chalet accommodation, in Val d?Isere. Family owned and run, the chalets are ski in, ski out and offer a spectacular, panoramic view of the mountainside. Here Jamie offers his short and sweet guide to five of the best ski resorts for a luxurious stay in the French Alps.
Lech Zum Arlberg and Neighbouring Zurs
A cut above the average Lederhosen stamping location, Lech / Zurs is possibly Austria?s most exclusive ski resort. Well frequented by monarchs from every country and awash with film stars, Zurs offers a level of intimacy that?s hard to match elsewhere. Skiers enjoy fabulous terrain as far as the well-loved St Anton ski resort, with plenty of time to return to a distinctly less rowdy crowd and ambiance. We recommend the 5 star luxury hotel, Thurner?s AlpenHof, which manages to balance alpine elegance and exceptional fine dining with life?s finer touches such as a pool, spa and even its own cinema. www.thurnhers.com
Val d?sere
There aren?t many resorts that can boast a cable car with heated faux leather seats, in car WiFi and glass floor viewing for the seven minutes it takes to ascend to the top of the Solaise mountain! While geography bestows on Val d?Isere the lion?s share of European snowfall, the resort?s world class infrastructure with Europe?s largest snow making factory, also assures one of the longest, snow sure seasons in the Alps. A favourite for Bri...
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