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mountain in one of these Alpine refuges and you'll enjoy gourmet food, glorious isolation and be first on the slopes in the morning. Mountain refuges, once the preserve of hardy mountaineers, have shaken off their image of scratchy blankets and no running water. hese days, mountain huts close to major ski areas are more likely to offer gourmet food, en suite facilities and the chance to be the first on the slopes the next day. ski resort life.Refuge Lognan Chamonix, FrancePerched like a talisman below the ice-falls of the Argentiere glacier, Refuge Lognan on the edge of Chamonix's Grands Montets ski area, is warm, friendly and very French. hesetta Mountain LodgeKlosters, SwitzerlandCrystal chandeliers, faux fur covers and wireless internet... hesetta Mountain Lodge above the Swiss ski resort of Klosters sets the standard for on-the-hill accommodation everywhere. mountain hotel than mountain hut, this is one for luxury-seekers, fitting for a ski resort that is a favourite with the Prince of Wales and family. skiing down from the Weissflühjoch on Parsenn mountain, take a left on to the long red piste number 24. n-skiers can be picked up by snowmobile from the Schiferbahn after 4pm. hesetta.chUlmer HutteSt Anton, AustriaAlpine historians will enjoy the sense of a bygone era at the Ulmer Hutte in the heart of Austria's Arlberg ski region. skiers and mountaineers have enjoyed hearty Austrian cooking and mountain hut apres here since 1903. mountain refuge claims to be the highest hotel in the Alps and is still run by descendants of the Guglielmina family.It's known for a good wine list and delicious Italian food: regulars recommend the zuppa Valdostana, a soup in name alone. starting point for will-be explorers tempted to try ski-touring or heli-skiing.· Getting there: head up to the Col d'Olen on the gondola from Gressoney or the Pianalunga-Cimalegna-Salati lift from Alagna. mountains above stylish Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomite region of Italy are famous for their refuges. ski area, is an intimate affair with a good seasonal menu. unset over the panorama is nearly as remarkable as the food.· Getting there: the refuge sits at the top of the Giau chairlift from Passo Giau and the Potor-Averau chairlift from Cinque Torri. settling in for an oven-baked pizza and a comfortable night. black, take the Penken 15 red from the top of the Knorren chairlift - the Grillhofalm sits where the two pistes meet. ski resorts of Flaine and Sixt in France's Grand Massif ski area. cenic and undisturbed position, on the shores of the Lac de Gers in the beautiful Sixt Fer à Cheval Nature Reserve, makes it the ideal place to unwind. ski and pyjama party with your favourite skiing pals, it's hard to beat the Hornli Hutte above the Swiss ski resort of Arosa. reserve the entire hut, which sleeps up to 23 in two dormitories. rise over the peaks of the Bruggerhorn and the Weisshorn. e-ski.comSnow reportAustriaSnow in almost all resorts last week, with 38cm in Kaprun on Tuesday and 20cm in St Anton. hese secluded resortsSkiing| Italy December 20 2007Top 10 parties on the slopesThe best parties this winter will involve plenty white stuff - snow that is. tsSkiing| Snowboarding December 16 2007Making tracks to the AlpsFlying is not the only way to get to the slopes. see the…Posted by happyholidaysJan 23 2008Annecy: The Museum of the Resistance, ThonesNot far from the lake there is a very interesting and moving Museum of the Resistance. museum therePosted by happyholidaysJan 23 2008Paris: Coco et Co, BistroMy husband and I stumbled across Coco & Co a few days after it opened when we were hungry after a morning's shopping in 6e. 08Nice: Chez RivieraThere are hundreds of estate agents along the French Riviera. hese in the recent past and my experience was very positive.
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