Tucked into the quiet La Gittaz corner of Méribel, this chalet is built from stone and aged timber – the kind of place that looks as if it belongs to the mountain rather than sitting on it. Inside, a cathedral living room with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling views of the snow-capped peaks gives you somewhere worth coming back to after a day on the slopes. A private shuttle handles the journey there and back. Below the main living level, an indoor pool and jacuzzi mean the apres-ski ritual runs well into the evening, and a cinema room takes care of the rest.

• Your host can help arrange massages, babysitting, private chefs, catering, ski passes, ski equipment rental, ski lessons, and airport/train transfers for an additional fee.Cost on request