Turn back the clock to a simpler time at Le Fitz Roy – from the modern-day excitement of taking to the slopes to the days of intrepid winter explorers past in a matter of moments. Vintage to a T, the rooms are styled with effortless class, each characterised by a unique piece of local history adorning the walls. Take for instance, a letter from Henriette d’Angeville, the first woman to climb Mont Blanc in 1938 (and pop a bottle of champagne at the top we might add).

Almost a century on, d’Angeville’s daring spirit has spread far and wide, meaning talented skiers take full advantage of Le Fitz Roy’s ski-in ski-out location, heading out to the dizzying heights of Val Thorens, Europe’s largest ski resort, right on the hotel’s doorstep.

It’s not all racing down the pistes, however, life here is about balance. Broaden your mind in the library, curled over a book by the fire; then, as evening draws near, let Le Fitz Roy guide you to a breathtaking sunset spot to sip away the day’s chills as the sun dips below the skyline.