BEST FOR LUXURY

Crans-Montana,

Switzerland Combine ski and spa at the newly opened ski-in/ski-out Six Senses hotel in this compact, south-facing Swiss resort. Comprised of two linked villages, Montana and Crans, the latter is where most of the luxury hotels are based – most with cosseting rooms, topnotch spas and fine-dining restaurants.

Scott Dunn (020 3131 8395; scottdunn. com) offers stays at Six Senses CransMontana, near the Cry d’Er gondola, from £6,215, B&B. Departures January 22 to February 3

Méribel,

France

Stick to Méribel’s 150km of pistes or head off into the vast Trois Vallées ski area from Purple Ski’s stylish, newbuild chalet, which is opening its doors for the forthcoming season. In the Dou du Pont area of the resort, a two-minute drive from the La Chaudanne lifts, the price includes unlimited champagne and gourmet dining.

Purple Ski (01885 488799; purpleski. com) offers stays at Chalet Harmony, sleeping 15, with swimming pool, from £2,429, based on full occupancy, including private minibus service and in-chalet ski and boot fitting. Departs April 7

Troll Peninsula,

Iceland

Go off-grid to the spectacular snowy valleys of northern Iceland on a heli-skiing break to 12-suite Deplar Farm, in the Fljot Valley. Built from local materials, the lodge offers topnotch cuisine, a spa and a naturally heated outdoor pool. Activities away from the untracked slopes include snow-mobiling, fat biking and cross-country skiing.

Oxford Ski (01865 817420; oxfordski. com) offers stays and heli-ski breaks at five-star Deplar Farm from £11,000, full board, including equipment hire. Excludes flights. Departs selected dates from November to mid-March

St Moritz,

Switzerland Experience the glamour of this highend Swiss resort – the world’s first winter-sports destination, founded in 1864 – with a stay in the newly refurbished art deco Grace La Margna hotel with spa, fine-dining restaurant and a spectacular setting in the Engadin Valley.

The Swiss Holiday Company (0800 619 1200; swissholidayco.com) offers stays at the five-star Grace La Margna Hotel from £4,816, B&B. Departs February 1

Megève,

France

Soak in the atmospheric cobbled streets and pretty central square of Megève, a favourite of affluent visitors since the 1920s. Just an hour’s transfer from Geneva, it has excellent restaurants, including the acclaimed threeMichelin-starred Flocons de Sel, overseen by chef Emmanuel Renaut.

Elegant Resorts (01244 897581; elegantresorts.co.uk) offers stays at the Four Seasons Hotel, on the slopes at the foot of Mont d’Arbois, with three restaurants and spa from £6,655, B&B, including UK airport lounge passes. Departs January 20