If you haven’t been to St. Martin de Belleville before then scroll down, choose one of Firefly Collection’s luxury ski chalets to rent and book up a week of serene pampering in one of the world’s greatest ski resorts.
For those who have travelled extensively around the globe you probably hanker back to the time you were on a luxury chalet holiday in the valley of Chamonix and recall, with fondness just how spectacularly beautiful it is.
From the ski domains of Brévent and Flégère on the north side of the valley, the jagged peaks reflect the afternoon sun and lead southwest towards the Mer De Glace. An old funicular railway can be seen climbing around the back of the of the Aiguille Du Midi and a glance to the right will lead you to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc. It is a view of breathtaking proportions and one you’ll want to savour again and again on a luxury ski holiday in Chamonix.
The Mer Du Glace or Vallee Blanche is one of the world’s few advancing glaciers and thus offers year round skiing. The Aiguille Du Midi is Europe’s highest accessible point without the need for crampons and is accessed by, until recently, the world’s longest single span cable car that effortlessly transports you up to a dizzying 3842m. From here the views across France, Italy and Switzerland are sensational and the peak of Mont Blanc, although a further 1000m up, feels like it’s touching distance away.
St. Martin de Belleville is one of the oldest ski resorts in Europe and well renowned for its superb skiing, lively nightlife and of course spectacular luxury ski chalets. There are myriad activities to do that don’t require skis or snowboards making Chamonix a favourite for families and non-skiers too.