Where to stay: Take a Paris – French Alps twin-centre trip
France’s train network offers swift, eco-friendly connections between the country’s capital and first-class mountain resorts, allowing you to experience the rush of world-class skiing and romance of winter in Paris on the same trip.
When it comes to luxury ski accommodation, cast your eyes over Chalet Le Rocher (whole property for around $50,000/week w. chalet board), a shining star among the luxury Sno chalet collection. This 7-bedroom lodge in the village of Val d’Isere has been built with huge windows and vaulted ceilings, then decorated lavishly with chandeliers and cow hides. It has a private bar, indoor pool and cedar hot tub and you get your own gourmet chef, hosts and chauffeur.
Equipment: Slick black is back
Glide down the mountain on the prestige ULTIME skis by Lacroix ($8,500). In black Titanal and Fiberglass, each pair takes a year to be crafted under the care of six specialist suppliers in the French Alps. Top off with Germany based Bogner Sport’s Skihelm Cool ($849), which has a shatter-proof polycarbonate shell, temperature-regulating liner and detachable ear protection.
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