Enjoying what is probably the most envied location in Courchevel 1850, Les Grandes Alpes is hands-on run by Florian Treves, scion of one of Courchevel’s founder families, and is a perfect blend of traditional and modern grand style.

Ski-in ski-out doesn’t get any easier, and the combination of refined elegance and superb facilities make this hotel a deservedly popular choice.

The huge sun-terrace overlooks the Croisette, the resort’s busy heart, and is just the perfect spot for a relaxing drink after a hard day on the slopes. Weather permitting it is also a great place to enjoy the offerings of the hotel’s restaurant, “La Pira”, a mix of traditional Savoyard and modern European cuisine.

Facilities include a welcoming lounge bar, complete with roaring fire, a super pool with sauna, Jacuzzi, Hammam, massage and beauty centre and in-house physio to fix those aches and strains. For those with itchy credit cards, the pride of the resort’s retailing experiences, l’Espace Diamant with its chic boutiques and galleries, is next-door.

The bedrooms and suite are lavishly and traditionally decorated and all have private balconies with either slope or village/valley views.

In a nutshell, the best location in resort, superb facilities and faultless service combine to make Les Grandes Alpes the place to stay if you are looking for pampered luxury at the heart of the action.