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Mix a jug of Pimm’s and prepare a bowl of strawberries – it’s Wimbledon season! In a nod to one of the world’s most famous sporting events, which this year kicks off on 28th June, we’ve picked premier Alpine ski resorts that also offer world-class tennis facilities...

Feasting out on world-class cuisine is the perfect way to end a thrilling day on the slopes. Which is why many of the Alps’ premier ski resorts are home to Michelin star restaurants – take your pick from these four and you’ll never be disappointed at dinnertime!...

Are you just as happy swinging clubs on a fairway as you are carving down ski slopes? Fortunately, many of the Alps’ finest resorts also have championship standard golf courses, making them especially attractive places to visit outside of the winter season. In a nod...

Craving a ski home with the best views in town, a large panoramic terrace and stylish open-plan living space? Sounds like you need a penthouse – we’ve picked three stunners to give you an idea of what’s out there. Just click the image for details of the property....

What makes a luxury ski home stand out from its less remarkable neighbour? It’s not always obvious from a distance, but step inside and it’s immediately clear. Here are ten features that you’d expect in the world’s finest ski residences… Spa and fitness A must-have...

Forget Europe’s internationally acclaimed ski destinations for a minute, while you consider these two lesser know options. We compare what your options are in Andorra and Germany’s leading resort. Andorra – low tax, high altitude Straddling the Pyrenean border between...

Property markets across Europe have been exposed to both Covid-19 and Brexit, with ski resorts being no exception. Reassuringly, specialist agents in the luxury sector report a shift in what clients want from their ski home rather than any significant drop-off in...

Is your perfect ski home one where après-ski refreshments include a glass or two of locally sourced wine? We introduce you to some of the Alps’ wine regions that are also home – or very close to - some of the world’s finest ski resorts. Let’s all drink to that! Savoie...

Maximum time on the slopes each year remains a priority for most homeowners in the Alps, which for many people means picking a resort with an especially long winter season. Here are eight options where skiing until May – even longer in some cases - is nothing unusual...