- Premier Selection - Lacroix Skis
- Premier Selection - Lacroix Skiwear
- Ski & Thermal Spa Resorts
- Ski & Spa in the French Alps
- Ski & Spa in the French Pyrenees
- Grand Bornand Heads Up-Market
- La Reine des Près, Samoëns
- Les Suites du Nevada, Tignes
- Limited Edition Skis
- Classic Interior, Abondance
- Chalets with Style
- Design Classic:The Mountain Chalet
- Winter & Ski Home
Winter & Ski Home
Mountain Luxury
Tradition, Luxury & Bold Environmental Features
Property & Living
French Mountain Property (FMP) develops stylish and authentic ski properties that preserve the look and feel of traditional Alpine living.
FMP builds in the Tarentaise Valley, home to some of the best skiing in the world.
Building in a style sympathetic to Savoyard design traditions and architecture, FMP has an ethos of quality without compromise, with creations constructed to exceptionally high specifications.
They tend to be off the beaten track in village communities away from the bustle of major resorts, whilst being conveniently located for the range of winter sports the region has to offer.FMP offers you the rare opportunity to create your own dream mountain hideaway. You can have the opportunity to be involved in the early stages of design and development and influence the creation of your ideal home.
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No time for compromise
Last season we tested two very special skis. We’re convinced.
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If the 2010/11 season produced some testing conditions, it did at least prompt us to do something we'd been meaning to do for far too long. While putting two pairs of Lacroix all-mountain skis through their paces, we asked ourselves: “Has ski technology really moved on this much, in so short a time?” The soles of our feet told us all we needed to know.
All About
Ski &
Thermal Spa Resorts
The ultimate in ski and spa breaks in France
Mountain Luxury
We all deserve a little pampering now and then, so combining your ski holiday with a rejuvenating spa treatment is one way to enjoy your time in the mountains even more.
From thermal spa resorts in the Alps and the Pyrénées to spa and wellbeing centres, we give useful tips for first-timers and some holiday ideas for those searching for the ultimate in ski & spa destinations in France. Read the full feature and see Ski & Spa in the French Alps or Ski & Spa in the French Pyrenees for our Tried and Tested reviews.
Skiwear: Lacroix 2012
The look is unmistakable, with performance and comfort, too...
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Other marques often seem to be trying perhaps just a little too hard to upstage each other, most visibly by employing ever-brighter colours. Lacroix, on the other hand, takes an altogether more subtle, quietly confident approach.
Not surprisingly, those who adopt the look are guaranteed to stand apart from the crowd. But there's real substance to go with the style, from impeccable tailoring to the very latest high-performance materials, to maximise thermal insulation, wearer comfort and security.
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4* hotel luxury in Tignes
Les Suites du Nevada take ski lodging here to a new level
Mountain Luxury
Even without the monumental snow-falls, the winter of 2008/9 was still destined to go down on record as a particularly important one for the Haute-Tarentaise region of the French Alps. The ski village of Tignes witnessed the inauguration of a brand new hotel, Les Suites du Nevada. This might sound less than startling — unless you were there. We were, and we’ve never seen anything quite like it.. Read the feature.
Classic mountain Style:
Authentic Samoëns
Sought after by investors, Samoëns remains true to its roots
Propert & Living
While purpose-built ski villages are busy finding ways to broaden their visual appeal by adding traditional-looking features, Samoëns, in Haute-Savoie, clearly has no such worries. This is the real thing. In an age of burgeoning boutique ski resorts, on thing is certain: we’re going to need the simple honesty of places like this... Read the feature.
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Book Now for
Great Ski Offers
We are proud to work with specialist ski companys Peak Retreats and Ski Collection who are offering the following special deals.
March Ski Deals
Now £238pp (was £409pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Le Hameau des Airelles, Les Menuires with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room with Ski Collection (www.skicollection.co.uk 0844 576 0175). Price based on 5 sharing a 2 bedroom apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for one car and passengers. Depart 03/03/12.
Now £188pp (was £298pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence La Foret d’Or, Les Orres with outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna with Ski Collection (www.skicollection.co.uk 0844 576 0175). Price based on 6 sharing a 2 bedroom alcove apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for one car and passengers. Depart 03/03/12.
Now £395pp (was £494pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the luxury residence Le Cortina in Les Deux Alpes, with sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, with Peak Retreats (www.peakretreats.co.uk 0844 576 0123) Price based on 4 sharing a 2 bedroom apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. Depart 03/03/12.
Now £74pp (was £95pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Les Balcons de la Vanoise in Termignon, with Peak Retreats (www.peakretreats.co.uk 0844 576 0123) Price based on 5 sharing a 2 bedroom apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. Depart 24/03/12.
Easter Skiing
Now £201pp (was £245pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Le Hameau des Airelles, Les Menuires with south facing apartments with large balconies with Ski Collection (www.skicollection.co.uk 0844 576 0175). Price based on 6 sharing a 2 bedroom alcove apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for one car and passengers. Depart 31/03/12.
Now £108pp (was £132pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Le Grand Panorama in Saint-Gervais, with ideal location next to the main gondola, with Peak Retreats (www.peakretreats.co.uk 0844 576 0123) Price based on 5 sharing a 2 bedroom apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. Depart 31/03/12.
Now £81pp (was £105pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence L’Ecrin des Neiges, Chamrousse with indoor heated swimming pool and sauna with Ski Collection (www.skicollection.co.uk 0844 576 0175). Price based on 6 sharing a 2 bedroom alcove apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for one car and passengers. Depart 31/03/12.
April Skiing
Now £86pp (was £108pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Les Valmonts in Valloire, with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room, with Peak Retreats (www.peakretreats.co.uk 0844 576 0123) Price based on 5 sharing a 1 bedroom alcove apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. Depart 07/04/12.
The Chalet des Neiges, slopeside accommodation in Oz en Oisans.
Now £199pp (was £269pp) for 7 nights self-catering in the residence Chalet des Neiges in Oz en Oisans, with indoor heated swimming pool with Peak Retreats (www.peakretreats.co.uk 0844 576 0123) Price based on 5 sharing a 3 bedroom apartment and includes a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. Depart 07/04/12
More information and further great deals on www.peakretreats.co.uk Tel:0844 576 0123(UK) or www.skicollection.co.uk Tel:0844 576 0175 (UK)
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In recent years many popular mountain resorts have welcomed premium self-catering apartment-style accommodation complementing real home comforts with a range of luxury services, including spas, beauty treatments, fitness suites and large heated swimming pools.
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