Hotels

Courchevel 1850 is considered by many to be the jewel of the Alps, and Hotel Cheval Blanc, perched on the top at 1,850 metres, is as close to heaven as you can get. It's not just the ski-in ski-out aspect that sets it apart, but also the Michelin-starred food, sensational Guerlain Spa and utterly seamless service. Read expert review

Courchevel’s first proper five-star luxury hotel, this fairytale snow palace, with 48 keys and five restaurants, is furnished in magnificent, 19th-century Austro-Hungarian Alpine splendor. It is set in the Narnia-like pine forests and powder-topped peaks of the world’s largest ski area, Les Trois Vallées. Read expert review

An exclusive collection of nine suites and four chalets offering space and privacy alongside five-star hotel amenities. Each chalet is beautifully furnished and boasts a private pool, steam room, sauna, cinema room and chef, while while the hotel includes a spa and Asian-fusion restaurant. Read expert review

Is it a hotel? Is it a luxury chalet? Les Grandes Alpes is both, with nine beautifully appointed slope-side apartments, offering all of the facilities of a five-star hotel, including butler service, bar, gourmet restaurant, spa by Swiss Skincare brand Valmont and a small indoor pool. Read expert review

Travellers have flocked to this chic Chamonix address since the mid-19th century and the Mont Blanc has lost none of its natural allure – or spectacular views of Europe’s highest mountain in its grassy back garden. Sleek contemporary rooms and a poolside restaurant demand unadulterated Mont Blanc admiration. Read expert review

This 38-room ski-in-ski-out chalet hotel – run by the owners of the ubiquitous Lime Wood and The Pig hotels – delivers style, low-key luxury and standout dining courtesy of Angela Hartnett. All without the hefty price tag of Courchevel’s flashier offerings. Read expert review

With hip 1970s retro styling and an enviable position right on the slopes of Europe's highest ski village, this friendly design hotel has a club feel with four bars, a restaurant with terrace and one of the most plush, spacious ski rooms you’ll find. Rooms are bang on-theme, comfy and well-designed. Read expert review

With its spectacular slope-side setting, impeccable service and playful mix of medieval themed interiors served with a refreshingly contemporary twist, Airelles Val d’Isère adds an extra dimension to the resort’s five-star hotel scene. Read expert review

One of France’s greatest Michelin-starred restaurants run by a father and son team, with rustic-chic rooms and a compact spa in a small Alpine hamlet with easy access to the Trois Vallees ski area. A perfect, short break bolthole for anyone who is serious about their food and wine. Read expert review

This ski-in/ski-out ‘luxury mountain club’ stands out from the smattering of five-star hotels in Val Thorens thanks to its home-like ambience, considered dining, and excellent spa. Picture a refined Alpine escape with a contemporary edge. Read expert review

A completely renovated, 31-room hotel in a prime piste-side position. It offers top-notch accommodation and cuisine, an enlarged spa area and brand new yoga room, children's playroom and impressively spacious ski-room, all designed for its well-heeled, international clientele. Read expert review

The guestbook at this mythical address on Lake Annecy’s eastern shore is A-lister material. The five-star Relais & Châteaux property sits snug in the chic, picture-postcard port of Talloires and has seduced the rich and famous with its sumptuous rooms, waterfront gardens and outstanding gastronomy since 1903. Read expert review

Ski-loving bon vivants gather for dinner around a magnificent shared table at The Farmhouse, an English-owned boutique hotel squirrelled away in an 18th-century manor house in Morzine. Individual rooms blend comfort with French country style, and a bar, lounge and garden make guests feel right at home. Read expert review

Possibly the most luxurious address on Lake Annecy, this five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel languishes on the lake's eastern shore, a pebble's throw from Annecy. Eight boutique rooms evoke a cosy, uber-stylish Alpine chalet and haute-cuisine dining is an exquisite gastronomic ode to the beauty of nature. Read expert review

If you fancy dipping a toe into this winter wonderland of mink-wrapped, pouty-lipped prima donnas, jewelled ski suits, bodyguards and SUVs, plus fantastic skiing on your doorstep, then, as a simple b&b rather than fully fledged hotel, White 1921 may hold the golden key. Read expert review

This relaxed and friendly five-star hotel in Europe’s highest ski village mixes modern and retro furnishings for a luxurious ski lodge vibe. The on-site ski shop, two restaurants (one Michelin-starred), spa, complimentary shuttle bus and ski in/ski out location all add up to an entirely stress-free stay. Read expert review

This boutique hotel puts a modern spin on chalet style, blending contemporary design details with sheepskin throws, antler wall hangings, and roaring log fires. The excellent facilities include a spa, cocktail bar, and summer terrace, while gourmands will love the food, including an unmissable fondue restaurant. Read expert review

This winter-only address is a snow-lover's paradise. The Alpine chalet sits snug on the slopes in the heart of France's largest ski domain. Rustic rooms are decked out in pinewood and stone; a trio of contemporary lodges sport big bold mountain views; and dining is traditional Savoyard. Read expert review

Soul-soaring mountain views and a handy location in the legendary Les Grands Montets ski area give this traditional Alpine chalet hotel near Chamonix instant appeal. Stylish rooms sport wooden balconies, family rooms are superb and the spa is the place to be after a day skiing. Read expert review

What a magnificent evocation of local history this seasonal four-star hotel is. The cells where Benedictine monks slept in the 17th century are now stylish hotel rooms, brimming with originality. Excellent dining, serene gardens and a private pontoon mean guests really have no excuse to leave this waterfront paradise. Read expert review