A 20-minute walk into Megève, this design hotel carefully matches the distinct elegance of the famously charming village – all twinkling lights and horse-drawn carriages. The Beaumier hotel group now have a roster of the smartest ski hotels in the business including Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen and Le Fitz Roy in Val Thorens. This one has a real sense that it is in one of France’s most exclusive ski spots with its gabled roof, cashmere touches and retro magazines. As well as 33 bedrooms in the main hotel there is a gaggle of 10 smart chalets with unbeatable views of Mont Blanc. A chauffeur is at the ready to nip you to the ski lifts and after a long day on the slopes – or in the summer, hiking – local and seasonal plates at Michelin-starred La Table de L’Alpaga are just the ticket too.