France is the nation of the ski chalet, and as you’d expect from a country that has thousands of the things, there are some seriously swish ones out there. Acclaimed architects have devoted whole floors to spas, tiled swimming pools in gold, shipped in carved doorframes from Mongolia – one genius even installed a slide from the top floor bar to the wine cellar…
There are different levels of luxe, and not every chalet has a drop-down projector above its counter current swimming pool… Some just make ski holidays incredibly comfortable, serving excellent suppers night after night, supplying outdoor hot tubs and saunas and adding little touches like bringing you tea in bed or chauffeuring you around the resort.
Enjoy slopeside luxury at 1850 m with this chalet accommodating 10 to 14 guests. Steps from the Prodains cable car, you'll have easy access to ski in and out. Unwind in the indoor heated pool and hammam.
Experience modern luxury in this chic alpine chalet with ski-in/ski-out access to the Bellecote Piste. In the exclusive Hameau de Cachemire, the chalet sleeps 12 and features an indoor pool, spa, hammam and sauna.
Indulge in alpine luxury at its finest in this spacious chalet with a large heated pool. Ski in/out convenience complements elegant Alpine chic interiors. The chalet accommodates 13 guests with jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and gym.
This contemporary four floor chalet is in a peaceful area 10 minutes from Megève, with high-quality wood design and beautiful views. It has open-plan luxury living/dining, a wraparound balcony, sauna, gym and a wine cellar.
This modern chalet creates a chic, luxurious escape with extensive terraces and balconies and sleeps 14. The master suite features a copper bath. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, climbing wall, cinema and games room.
Experience high-end Alpine design in the exclusive Belvédère area, only 100m from the slopes. This chalet accommodates 14 guests and features a private spa with outdoor hot tub, barrel sauna, games and cinema room.
This alpine chalet features reclaimed Mongolian wood and intricately carved furnishings. It sleeps 14 with an indoor pool, spa with cinema screen, outdoor red cedar hot tub with log burning stove and unlimited Champagne.
This luxury chalet sleeps 14 with a spa featuring an indoor pool with a projector screen, as well as both indoor and outdoor hot tubs. It has an open-plan living area with a grand piano and open fire, private bar with games.
Sleeping 15 In Val d'Isère's Le Crêt, this luxe chalet with meticulous details, features repurposed items like an old cider press. Facilities include an entertainment floor, indoor pool, cinema and outdoor hot tub.
This award-winning chalet sleeps 14 with an expansive alpine-chic living space. Amenities include a Christian Lacroix-designed pool, hot tub, hammam, hydromassage, unlimited Champagne and a boot room inside a real télécabine.
The beauty of catering at the very top end of the scale is that you can have anything your heart desires: a seven-course banquet with your chosen caviar flown in from Russia or comfort food to tuck into from the sofa – there are kitchen staff on hand to create whatever, whenever you like. Some chalets come with glorious facilities like cellars for wine and cheese tasting, and fully stocked bars where mixologists shake up sheer masterpieces.
In France’s smaller – but still superior – properties, champagne and canape receptions and a carefully thought out menu ensure you’re excellently wined and dined during your stay.
For next-level relaxation, the swishest mountain homes have fully fledged spas with massage rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, hammams and the most incredible views of the mountains. These are yours are yours alone to enjoy – while away hours in peace and quiet or host the ultimate pool party… You’ll also find chalets with a couple of wellness wonders – like a sauna and Jacuzzi – to make guests comfortable, while some have access to shared swimming pools and spa centres.
Chalet | Resort | Favourite features |
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Marco Polo | Val d'Isere | Sleeps 14, award winning chalet, iconic indoor pool, spa, games room, wine cave |
Grand Corniche | Les Gets | Sleeps 15, outdoor infinity pool, grand piano, snooker room, cinema, wine cellar |
La Namaste | Courchevel | Sleeps 12, ski in/out, indoor pool & spa |
Chalet Lhotse | Val d'Isere | Sleeps 14, spa with indoor pool & projector screen, outdoor hot tub |
Shemshak Lodge | Courchevel | Sleeps 13, ski in/out, panoramic indoor pool, wellness facilities |
Chalet Le Rocher | Val d'Isere | Sleeps 14, indoor pool, spa with cinema screen |
Chalet Alpaca | Meribel | Sleeps 14, outdoor pool & copper hot tub, climbing wall, cinema & games room |
Chalet Valentine | Meribel | Sleeps 14, spa, outdoor hot tub, cinema room |
Chalet Calistoga | Val d'Isere | Sleeps 10, spa with indoor pool, children's games room |
Chalet Machapuchare | Val d'Isere | Sleeps 15, relaxation & entertainment floor with indoor pool & cinema |
We update this list often but facilities can change, so if any specific feature is essential to your trip, make sure you ask us to confirm the details before you book your holiday.