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A week’s stay in Chalet Bartavelle in la Plagne 1800, starts from £639pp.

The price includes return Gatwick flights (Manchester £20pp supplement), transfers, cooked breakfasts, afternoon tea, three course meals with wine, and the services of chalet hosts Jen and Sam. Contact Ski Beat on 01273 855100 or see skibeat.co.uk

Ski Beat has more than 50 catered ski chalets throughout high snow-sure French resorts.

For ski lessons and super luge, visit oxygene.ski/