GETTING THERE

For further information visit the Valloire Tourist Office (valloire. net). Erna Low (ernalow.co.uk, 020 7584 2841) offers selfcatering weeks at Lagrange Prestige Les Chalets du Galibier from £592 (for up to four people sharing). Flights to Geneva and Chambery are available from 21 UK airports. Eurostar services to the Alps can also be booked.