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The Alps


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The Lodge, Verbier, Switzerland Resort Stay in Cabane du Mont-Fort, a high mountain


lodge, enabling you to be the first skiing down the fresh powder on Mont Fort Chalet highlights It' s Sir Richard Branson' s private moun- tain lodge, so there' s nothing spared. Take advantage of the team of 13 dedicated staff members and the cooking demonstrations from the chefs, or see in Christmas or the New Year with a night of entertainment in the chalet' s party room with local live music Booking 020± 8600 0430; www.thelodge.virgin.com Price From £58,000 a week (sleeps 18)


Chalet highlights Gym, giant windows and a cellar of Chateauneuf du Pape wines, all of which have been enjoyed by author Sebastian Faulkes Booking 0845 324 3521; www.chaletmerlo.eu Price From €10,020 a week (sleeps 12)


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Chalet Merlo, Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France Resort Three new mountain areas opened dedicated to off-piste skiing


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Chalet Aurelio, Lech, Austria Resort A chic resort with beautiful wide pistes, cross-


country trails, regular snow and cultural delights in town Chalet highlights It' s owned by a Russian billionaire, and has an extensive international wine cellar and library selec- tion, an enormous pool and a vast master suite Booking 00 43 55 83 22 14; www.aureliolech.com Price From £57,400 a week (sleeps 20)


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Chalet Maria Schnee, St Anton, Austria Resort Some of the liveliest après-ski fun and world-renowned


off-piste skiing Chalet highlights The ski guide and instructor for two days, the playroom and the complementary massages Booking www.chaletmariaschnee.com; mariaschnee@yahoo.com Price From £23,900 a week (Sleeps 16)


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