Chamonix has had a great start to the ski season, with some of the best ski conditions seen for many years.

After the gloom of last season it looks like skiers can be happy for the time being as talk of less snow looks less than convincing.

A chalet in chamonix is the best place to stay if you are thinking of visiting this mountain paradise. Chalets are built in the traditional Savouyarde style and blend into their surroundings beautifully.

Most have log fires and modern kitchens and interiors, they are not log cabins - so you won’t be roughing it!