Country & Town House : October 2008

Hotel Doctor

Question A bunch of friends want to ski for a week but I'm a novice and, while I want to learn, I'm more interested in some glamorous off-slope fun...

Answer Courchevel is perfect for pistes and see-and-be-seen apres-ski. Enjoy canapes, cocktails and five-course dinners at ultra-luxurious Chalet Marmolle. It sleeps up to 10, and has three full-time staff – ideal house-party material. Ski out of the back door onto some of the prettiest slopes in the Trois Vallees, or hit some of the Michelin-starred eateries on your doorstep. Call 08450340700 to book or go to smithandski.com to find other stylish chalets.