Checking in… L’Apogee Courcheval

This gorgeous Alpine retreat is just the tonic for those looking to escape a city winter and venture out on to the French Alps for some ski and apres ski.

Set in the exclusive Jardin Alpin in Courchevel 1850, this five-star hotel boasts a most enviable setting, nestling above the former Olympic ski jump, with fabulous views all the way down the valley. Each of the 53 decadent rooms and suites is luxuriously appointed while the penthouse and chalets are ideal for those needing additional space plus home comforts.

The ski-in/ski-out facility puts the slopes within easy access while the hotel itself has an array of pastimes on offer. After an exhausting day of skiing, return to the Oetker Collection property and discover the spa, a haven of serenity and warmth. Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie will help revitalise the exhausted while also offering plenty of pampering for those wishing to be indulged.

Treatments take place in the five spa cabins while the blue mosaic pool and are perfect for unwinding as is the sauna and salt sauna. A fitness centre, hair salon and beauty room complement the offerings.

In the evening, head to Le Bar for a browse of the cocktail menu before dining at the stunning Koori Japanese restaurant.