Skiing in North America

Make a list of everything you’d like to see in a ski chalet, get all the boxes ticked, and you’d end up with Chalet Montana. It’s the jewel in the crown of our chalet collection, the last word in Alpine luxury.

Constructed from reclaimed ancient timber

and natural stone, Montana’s rugged good looks complement perfectly the snowcovered surroundings of mountain and pine trees above Courchevel. Timbered balconies and wide eaves lend it that purposeful Alpine appearance. Inside, hand-painted frescoes of mountain scenes enhance the atmosphere.

Our flagship chalet is in a fabulous position,

right by the Bellecote piste that leads down to the centre of Courchevel 1850 and opposite the well-known slopeside restaurant of La Bergerie, one of the resort’s oldest buildings. In the mornings – after a superb cooked breakfast of course – you can be on the slopes in seconds, and heading off into the vast Three Valleys with ski runs as far as the eye can see. A Supertravel 4x4 will also be on hand to take guests down to the main lift area in the morning.

Great thought and care has gone into the layout of Montana, and furnishings and fittings are of the highest quality. The combined living and dining areas are split-level and feature a huge open fire – with deep sofas in which to relax. A wonderful south-facing balcony with sun loungers leads off the living room, giving fabulous views.

Montana sleeps up to 12, and all the

bedrooms are exquisitely appointed, with en-suite facilities, slippers and bathrobes as well as Aromatherapy Associates products. The master bedroom has its own fireplace, plasma TV and walk-in wardrobe – plus great mountain views from the bath.

One of Montana’s most exciting features

is a mini wellness suite, complete with Hammam steam room, monsoon shower and sunken Jacuzzi – with plasma TV to watch while you soak – and relaxation area.

The games room has a pool table and Wii,

in case you still have energy to burn after your day on the slopes! A quieter way of relaxing in the evening might be in the chalet’s fantastic home cinema area with flat screen TV and Sky. An excellent Bose sound system operates throughout the chalet.