The Most Stylish Ski Chalets in the Alps

Working closely with Atelier Giffon, one of the most prominent interior design studios in France, Chalet Le 1550 is an impressive property in the residential area of Les Brigues. Despite its wood-lined rooms and mountain views, Chalet Le 1550 is not quite what you would expect from a traditional chalet. There's a wealth of rare designer pieces, from vintage objects to hand-crafted bespoke items in a variety of colours.

With its central fireplace, built on a piece of granite weighing seven tons, the living area is at the heart of the property. The huge windows surrounding the room bring the mountains in whilst the ceilings are painted with geometric motifs and splashes of colour. There's also a fantastic children's area with an open-plan playroom featuring a climbing wall, tepee and cosy reading area.

With a stipulation from the owner to "build a space I would be truly excited to stay in”, Chalet Joux Plane is a chalet built without restraint. Designed by Herve Marullaz, a local architect with an impressive reputation, it is no surprise that Joux Plane is one of the finest mountain retreats.

One end of the chalet is made almost entirely from glass and the middle of the chalet is dissected top to bottom by a glass atrium, giving natural light to every floor and space. The open plan living room is filled with intelligent design touches, from the glass staircase which reveals the swimming pool below to the enormous glass panels which invite the outside trees and mountains in. The dining room is suspended above the living space in a kind of floating mezzanine and thick wooden beams, cut from local trees, buttress the ceiling, bringing cosiness without sacrificing the vast slanting roof.

Truly extraordinary though is the 23-metre swimming pool which passes right through the building itself, allowing guests to swim both inside and out, further emphasising the in-out living experience envisioned by the architect.

Situated in the hamlet of Marcandou in Courchevel 1550, Chalet Sisimiut certainly defies the Alpine stereotype. Completed in December 2018, the chalet was the result of a collaboration between the owners and their friend and architect, Olivier Gay. The aim was to combine traditional mountain spirit and charm with a bold decorative style and a slice of fantasy.

The result is a fun, bold and bright interior that lures you into a magical world. Tailor-made, the decor and furnishings have been designed by the architect and made by local or Italian craftsman. The artwork was bought in France as well as further afield, with the aim to help promote young and upcoming artists. Impressive mountain views can be admired through picture windows and there is a stunning wellness area on the ground floor with an indoor-outdoor swimming pool and relaxation area.

With floor-to-ceiling views of the Matterhorn from the living area, a floating walnut wood staircase, designer hand-carved waterfall feature and Italian marble and porcelain floors, Chalet Zermatt Peak lives up to its reputation as a fully-fledged Bond-style lair.

The candlelit entrance is tunnelled in to the rock and the living room features an Ergonomic De Sede moving sofa to take advantage of all aspects of the living space, not to mention the breathtaking views. Handmade Murano crystal chandeliers sway stylishly from the ceiling and the bedrooms have their own bio-fire coffee tables creating a cosy snug for you to hibernate from the cold.

The highlight though has to be the astonishing spa which can be opened up to encompass the terrace. There is a brand new, state-of-the-art TechnoGym with integrated TVs and bluetooth as well as a dry Finnish and wet Swedish saunas, hammam and Jacuzzi.

Situated in a small hamlet linked by cable car to Sestriere, Baita 1697 has been lovingly restored by acclaimed interior designer and owner, Lucy McCullough. She searched for three years to find her dream property and it took another two years before this former Piedmontese farmhouse was transformed into the cosy and luxurious retreat it is today.

The rustic living area with vaulted stone ceiling and fireplace was a hay barn in its former life. It retains an authentic feel but has been updated to include contemporary furnishings and artwork. Local sculptor, Guido Ronchail, created the larch dining table which unfolds to seat 12 people on perspex chairs draped with sheepskins.

Five bedrooms plus a dorm room for children have been individually designed by different carpenters, drawing on influences from Lucy’s extensive travels around Europe and Asia. A second living room on the top floor opens out onto a roof terrace with fire pit and hot tub - the perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes.