Chalet Abode - 1 of the 12 Best Ski Chalets for Gastronomes

Staying in a ski chalet has traditionally meant lavish cooked breakfasts every morning, piles of freshly baked cakes every afternoon and monster five-course meals every evening. But this is beginning to change as the smartest chalets in the Alps are increasingly offering lighter menu options, fewer courses and more chef's nights off.

Chalet Abode, St Martin de Belleville, Trois Vallées

The boutique-style Chalet Abode – beautifully converted from an old Savoyard farmhouse – is four minutes' drive from the village of St Martin de Belleville (a driver is included in the cost). The chef gets in touch with guests before they arrive to discuss menus, which can then be tailored to taste, flexibility being key.

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