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Dust off your salopettes it’s time to hit the slopes in style with our guide to the most luxurious ski resorts in Europe. Ready, steady, ski…
Best for celeb- spotting: Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Synonymous with style, St. Moritz is the go-to destination for Europe’s most fashionable skiers. And whether that’s royalty, celebs or winter sports enthusiasts you’ll find them all in the elegant surroundings of the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. Te “Grande Dame” of Swiss hotels, this
five-star offering is as historic as it is impressive. Charming its guests since 1896, you can expect the highest level of service at some equally dizzying altitudes. All the usual five-star facilities are here too –
from an indoor and heated outdoor pool, seven restaurants boasting a variety of international dishes and an elegant array of suites. In addition to breathtaking views, Italian marble bathrooms and even grand pianos in your suite, guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s natural ice rink in the winter season and the infamous King’s Club. If you missed those all-important A-listers on the slopes, you’ll certainly spot them here – in St. Moritz’s most famous nightclub. With a ‘dress to impress’ dress code and a non- existent closing time, this popular nightspot is the perfect après–ski venue.
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Nightly rates start from CHF490 (approx. £326) per room based on two sharing on a B&B basis (min. stay of 7 nights during the high season, which falls between the 14-31 January and 25 February-9 March). For more information please call +41 (0)81 837 1000 or visit
www.badruttspalace.com.
Best for views: Le Chardon Mountain Lodges, Val d’Isère, France
With views like these you’d be forgiven for finding it difficult to leave Le Chardon’s five luxurious chalets. Tat is if you didn’t have the varied nightlife of Val d’Isère, as well as some of the best skiing in the Alps, on your doorstep. A sanctuary of floor-to-ceiling windows, 100-year-old wooden beams and roaring open fires, there is no better place to enjoy the Manchet Valley and Vanoise National Park from.
Te views aren’t the only distraction here too - with a ready supply of Perrier- Jouët house champagne, a hot tub and private cinema just some of the added luxuries available. Five-course gourmet evening meals, hot drinks served in your bed, daily afternoon tea, an open bar,
massage rooms and an 18-foot swim spa also make this your little bit of paradise away from the powder. When it’s time to hit the slopes, you can even
call on the in-chalet ski rental service to make sure you are looking your best. Anything else you need? Don’t worry, between the chef and Concierge Service they’ve got that covered too. Le Chardon (part of Mantis) features a cluster of five luxurious chalets for eight to 20 guests and offers 7 nights full board accommodation from £7,960. For more information please visit
www.mantiscollection.com.
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