The 7 most gorgeous private chalets in Europe
The favourite chalet spots to stay in over ski season Cowbells, reindeer rugs and hearts carved into bunk beds were once enough to charm the European ski set. But now a different breed of skier, one stirred by that sweet intersection of traditional, earthy materials and avant-garde architecture, is jetting into the mountains – and privacy is as high on the agenda as piping hot tartiflette. Here are Europe’s most gorgeous private chalets to hole up in for the winter ski season. Ferme Fougere Take a traditional Alpine farm and retune it to the pitch of rustic cool. That’s what the owners of this 1825 farmhouse accomplished with the guidance of Voza Development. Gazing out towards Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and majestic Mont Blanc, this photogenic four-floor chalet has kept its original shutters and timber shell, while inside, polished concrete, natural linen and restrained furniture tell a smoother, more contemporary story. Like so many of Europe’s most c...