The best places to stay this winter
Date of publication: 30 October 2007
High on a secluded hill lies the most magical chalet hamlet in the Alps. This brainchild of ex-theatre impresario Philippe Courtines is a collection of renovated cowsheds, triple-storey haylofts and love-nest hideaways. The main chalet, Les Grandes Jorasses, sleeps eight plus two children and two infants, with smaller properties available in the garden.It's a marvellous collection of old and new; state-of-the-art lighting and home cinema rub up against Savoyard antiques. The line between stage set and chalet has never been so blurred.
· Seven nights' chalet-board at Les Grandes Jorasses from £1,420pp, inc transfers from Geneva and daily chauffeur service (01344 849135, pollenbrooks.com).
Online article - http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/oct/20/saturday.skiing5