Jeu De Paume offers four-star hotel chalet accommodation in Lavancher, a small hamlet near Chamonix at 1250m. But located just five minutes from the ski slopes and 7km from centre of Chamonix, it’s hardly a slog.

Charming sitting rooms and a big central fireplace provide perfect respite from the snow outside, while a total of 23 rooms accommodate even the most discerning of guests; there are three types to choose from, all with balconies. Highly recommended is the Emmanuel cottage, which sleeps a group of six and comes complete with kitchenette and a living/dining area crowned by a central fireplace.

And if all that wasn’t enough to help you rest and relax after a hard day on the slopes, then rejuvenate in the warm waters of the swimming pool or dine at renowned restaurant Le Rosebud. Headed up by culinary genius Eric de Ganc, it offers guests fabulous fine dining without ever having to set foot outside of the hotel.