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The magic of Christmas is in the traditions we make our own, whether familiar rituals that return each December or new ones discovered when celebrating somewhere different. Perhaps cold evenings are spent cosied up in front of the fireplace toasting marshmallows, or celebrating with friends around the table until the small hours. Maybe Christmas morning finds you unwrapping gifts, tucked up warm in bed, or making the most of the quiet lifts up to the slopes. Across our winter properties, stays are immersed in nature and seemingly suspended in time. Each one is an invitation to follow the season wherever it leads.
Every place, and every experience, is all the more magical when surrounded by those who mean the most. At L'Alpaga, in Megève, spacious chalets embody the character of a traditional mountain home, with room for up to 15 guests under one roof. The Little Alpagas kids’ club gives younger guests their own space to play. And for the grown-ups, there’s a day on the slopes, or at the spa, where the Swedish bath and heated outdoor pool look towards Mont Blanc. Come evening, the village nearby is dressed for the season, with sparkling lights and horse-drawn carriages making a stroll all the more atmospheric.
Further up in the French Alps, Le Fitz Roy sits at the heart of Val Thorens, one of Europe’s highest and most snow-sure resorts. With ski-in, ski-out access, the slopes are quite literally on the doorstep, while the Family Suites offer room for everyone to settle in, with two floors, a separate children’s bedroom and balconies overlooking the peaks. With breakfast and ski passes included in your stay through our winter packages, the practical details are taken care of, leaving more time for the mountain — and each other.
Many of our most cherished rituals happen at the table: the toast someone makes every year, a favourite drink saved for the occasion, or a card game played for more Christmases than anyone can remember. At Le Val Thorens, winter wouldn't be complete without a bubbling pot of fondue at the centre of it all. A Savoyard classic served at La Fondue, it's just the thing for gathering around after a day skiing.
For those spending the festive week at L'Alpaga, Le Bistrot has all the warmth of a local French restaurant, with a little extra savoir-faire across its menu. Christmas brings roasted lobster with coral butter, stuffed free-range capon and seasonal vegetables, followed by a decadent Yule log, sure to awaken a few fond childhood memories.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen promises refined yet unmistakably Alpine dining. At Brasserie Belvedere, guests can enjoy a Christmas Eve menu of venison Wellington with wild mushrooms and black truffle, before a dessert of hot chocolate fondant with tangerine and winter spices.
Who said anything about resolutions? We prefer to follow what feels right. Welcome the New Year somewhere remarkable, to honour the present and inspire what’s next.
For some, the countdown starts long before midnight. At Le Val Thorens, a ski-in, ski-out hotel, the slopes lead straight to the terrace at Le 1971, so the party can start the moment the last run ends. Boots are loosened, the music picks up and the evening carries on at La Fondue.
For others, the year ends with a little more quiet. In Wengen, the last light settles over the peaks, and the New Year brings its own chance to feel renewed: a restorative treatment at the spa, perhaps. Susanne Kaufmann’s plant-based formulas, born in the mountains of the Bregenzerwald, offer respite for skin tested by cold and altitude. There’s also the wellbeing yurt tucked within the hotel gardens, with complimentary morning yoga for guests, offering a gentle way back to balance in the midst of a busy festive season.
And in Megève, a bespoke massage or signature facial provides ample pampering for the evening ahead: a seven-course tasting menu at Le Bistrot, the village gathering for the fireworks, then a final cocktail at Le Bar de L'Alpaga. A fitting end to the year, and perhaps the beginning of a new tradition.
From mountainside to fireside, discover winter at L’Alpaga, Le Fitz Roy, Le Val Thorens and Grand Hotel Belvedere this Christmas and New Year.
L’Alpaga in Megève offers spacious chalets and suites for family stays, with chalets welcoming up to 15 guests. Its Little Alpagas kids’ club has an art zone, games, a reading and quiet area, and themed daily programmes during holiday periods. In Val Thorens, Le Fitz Roy and Le Val Thorens both offer spacious suites with mountain views for up to 4 guests.
Yes. At 2,300 metres, Val Thorens is one of Europe’s highest ski resorts, with reliable snow and skiing for all levels, and the season typically runs from late November to early May. It sits within Les 3 Vallées, with 600km of connected slopes, and has been named World’s Best Ski Resort 10 times at the World Ski Awards. Le Fitz Roy and Le Val Thorens both offer ski-in, ski-out access, with direct routes to the slopes.
Options include après-ski and cocktails at Le 1971 and fondue at La Fondue in Val Thorens, a seven-course tasting menu at Le Bistrot in Megève, and a four-course dinner at Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen. Contact our team to confirm details for your dates.
Yes. Our Ski Escape at L’Alpaga in Megève includes daily breakfast, a VIP welcome and a three-day Évasion Mont-Blanc ski pass per person, insurance included, for stays of four nights or more. Our Ski Week at Le Fitz Roy includes daily breakfast, half-board at Beca, Le 1971 and La Fondue, a VIP welcome and a six-day 3 Vallées ski pass. Meanwhile, our Ski Week at Le Val Thorens includes the same, with half-board at Le 1971 and La Fondue. Both Ski Weeks are for stays of seven nights or more. All offers are subject to availability.
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