SKI NOTES
Dolder’s pre and post ski
Zurich’s luxurious gateway to the Alps, the Dolder Grand, is offering a host of pre and post ski treatments, designed to limber you up and to soothe your aching joints. Strengthening programmes inlcude Prepare your Pins, which focuses on knees, hips and calf muscles, while soothers include La Prairie’s Face the Elements facial and Rest and Repair: with full use of the enormous spa and a sports massage. Treatments from £120; rooms from £540 per night. www.thedoldergrand.com
Classical music festival at Val D’Isere
It’s known for its brilliant skiing and après, but this season Val d’Isère can add culture to its assets. If you’re hitting the resort and like classical music, don’t miss the Classicaval Festival, held in the beautiful baroque church of Saint Bernard de Menthon. Attracting international classical stars and music lovers, the festival has a distinguished programme. 18-20 Jan and 15-17 March. www.valdisere.com
Ticket to the Tetons
True skiers appreciate having the performance of custom-built skis on the slopes and their creature comforts off the slopes. This package offers one pair of custom-built Igneous skis and Look Pivot bindings, a three-day lift ticket to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and a full-day private guide. Combine this with the luxury of this elegant rustic ski-in/ski-out hotel and you’ve got a perfect holiday in Wyoming’s spectacular Teton Mountains. From $2,490 for four nights. www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole.