The ultimate luxury ski destination

There is just no place like Chamonix. Tucked away in a narrow valley, you never tire of looking up and staring in wonder at those magnificent giants. What's even better, you can take a cable car up to 3,842m, from where you can see all the way into the Swiss and Italian Alps and feel like an adventurous mountaineer without leaving the safety of the top of the Aiguille du Midi station. The bottom of the valley, with its chocolate-box chalets and colourful 19th-century hotels, is also picture-perfect and boasts extraordinary VIP services that are second to none.

The valley is dotted with high-end chalets. Staying in one is like staying in a five-star hotel, only better! Wake up to the smell of freshly-cooked breakfast made by your private chef, travel to the slopes in style with a professional chauffeur who will even pack your gear and warm up your ski boots, come back to a delicious baked treat perfect to regain your strength after a day on the pistes and enjoy a glass of fine wine with canapés whilst your host prepares a gourmet dinner. For the ultimate hassle-free holiday, a concierge service will organise it all for you, from equipment hire to instructors, guides, lift passes, summer activities and even wine tastings, massages or restaurant reservations... everything will be taken care of for you, you just need to relax and enjoy your luxury break in the mountains.

What is a luxury tourist destination in France without its Michelin-starred restaurants? And Chamonix, despite its relatively small size, boasts not only one but two stars. Plus you'll find there are a number of Michelin recommended restaurants. 

The Chamonix Valley is famous for its challenging skiing and range of off-piste routes available. The ease with which you can access the backcountry here is unparalleled, thanks to the lifts that whizz you up to the peaks of the Mont Blanc range. Of course, the legendary Vallé Blanche should be on any skier's bucket list, so book your private mountain guide and ski down 20 stunning kilometres on a wild glacier. 

To get to Chamonix from the airport in style book your very own private helicopter transfer. Fly from Geneva to the heart of resort in a matter of minutes while you feel like a million bucks. 

There's a handful of five-star hotels in the Chamonix valley. These mountain retreats all offer incredible services and facilities: gourmet restaurants, spas, indoor and outdoor pools, free shuttle services to the ski slopes. 

It's not all outdoor adventures and adrenaline-fuelled action in Chamonix, the valley also has some of the best spas in the Alps. Offering an oasis of peace and tranquility, they offer indoor pools, jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, some even boast a tepidarium and an ice cave. All there to help you soothe your sore muscles after a day on the slopes.

Local equipment hire shops must cater for Chamonix's discerning visitors, usually well-versed on the latest gear innovations, so they boast an excellent selection of skis, boots and snowboards to rent out. You'll not only find Alpine skis here but also splitboards, touring skis, cross-country skis, Telemark skis and even snowscoots and snowshoes, as well as avalanche and mountaineering equipment. Many of the ski hire shops will also travel to your accommodation to tailor your rentals to your specific needs.

To get the most out of a ski lesson, nothing beats one-on-one tuition. There is a whole host of professional private instructors in the Chamonix Valley who will help you carve your first turns on the snow, improve your technique or just show you the best hidden powder stacks in the valley.

No ski holiday would be complete without a healthy dose of après-ski fun. La Folie Douce has become party central in Chamonix thanks to its quirky bashes at the foot of the Brévent slopes featuring live music, costumed characters and champagne showers.