Chalet Marithé, Chamonix, France
A short walk from Chamonix’s bars and restaurants, Chalet Marithé is a
secluded lodge with six suite bedrooms and an al-fresco hot tub. Make for
the first-floor balcony to soak up some sunlight while admiring the peaks
and glaciers. With four different ski areas, Chamonix has no shortage of
slopes. Skiers up for a challenge can book a glacier guide and take on the
Vallée Blanche. www.cruchaletschamonix.com
Fairmont Chateau
Whistler, British
Columbia, Canada
The spectacular Fairmont Chateau
Whistler Resort rests at the base of
breath-taking Blackcomb Mountain
in Canada. Non-skiers can relish the
Vida Wellness Spa and the Chateau
Whistler Golf Club.
www.fairmont.com/whistler.
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Chalet Auriane, La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
Fashioned from local stone and wood, this ski-in lodge has a sauna, hot
tub and private funicular that delivers you from slope to door and back.
The lodge is split over two floors with views across the Rhône valley and
interiors done by famous London based designer Hugh Berry.
www.chaletauriane.com.