The Gentleman Magazine Issue 7 | February 2018 | Page 58

Who Said You Need To Ski To Enjoy The Snowy Slopes!
Millions of people all over the world enjoy the classic winter
sport of skiing, but there are still those that don’t think a winter
break in the snow is for them because they don’t like the sport. 
The team at Les Rives d’Argentière - a hamlet of luxury 5*
chalets in Chamonix, Mont-Blanc - have put together a whole
host of non-ski activities to showcase the many delights of a
snowy getaway.
Spa breaks
There is something magical about sitting in a stunning outside
hot tub or thermal spa surrounded by a snowy landscape.
Whether visitors want to try out the traditional wooden saunas
(and then even roll in snow; it’s great for the circulation), take
to the thermal waters for medicinal purposes, or indulge in one
of the many treatments on offer, a trip to a spa in the mountains
is pure bliss.
Focus on Chamonix - The Pre Saint Didier thermal spa might
be in Italy but it is less than an hour away from Chamonix and
includes outdoor and indoor pools and sauna, a Turkish bath,
relaxation rooms with chromotherapy and aromatherapy, and
a veranda with a panoramic view of Mont Blanc.
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Husky rides
Husky sledding is one of the most traditional, memorable, and
popular activities in the mountains for non-skiers. Suitable for
those of all ages - adults and children over eight years old can
drive their own sleds, and little ones can ride along with a guide
- no experience is required.
Focus on Chamonix - Surrounded by the high peaks of the
valley and overlooked by the stunning Mont Blanc, husky
sledding in Chamonix really is the experience of a lifetime.
There are multiple husky sled operators in the area, some of
which can even organise amazing evening experiences for
visitors. 
Shopping
Forget London, Paris and New York, some of the most desirable
shopping locations can be found in the heart of ski resorts.
From St. Mortiz and Courchevel, to Cortina and Aspen, these
resorts are scattered with the big names including Chanel,
Hermès, Valentino, Prada, Louis Vuitton to name but a few.
, Security in Motion”