Three luxury winter travel experiences for the family

A Swiss wonderland at Badrutt’s Palace

Badrutt’s Palace, perched above Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland, is getting ready to reopen on 3 December. The palatial hotel, synonymous with alpine glamour, has undergone a series of renovations. The rooms and suites have been reimagined, fresh touches have been added to restaurant Matsuhisa and there’s a new bar in Le Grand Hall. The Palazzino Kids’ Club also has a new sparkle, with activities including sledging and even mocktail-making on offer – while the adults nip to the spa and its open-air heated swimming pool.

There is plenty to do in St. Moritz besides ski. Guests can embark on horse-drawn carriage rides from the front door of the hotel, crossing the frozen lake to a snow-covered forest; take a helicopter ride for views on the peaks, or hop aboard the Unesco-listed Bernina Express, which travels from St. Moritz to Tirano.

From £2,086, badruttspalace.com/en/winter

Ski lessons for all ages at Moar Gut

Moar Gut in Austria is gearing up for another memorable ski season. The resort has its own dedicated family ski area in Skischaukel Großarltal–Dorfgastein, with 80 kilometres of snowy pistes that are perfect for both advanced skiers and beginners. Learners of all ages can hone their skills with lessons and there is even a short course for children as young as two years old. This winter, Moar Gut is offering two luxury packages that are ideal for families – Advent Magic and Pre- Christmas Magic. Both feature programmes full of activities, including Christmas biscuit baking, wreath-making, and a visit to the Großarl Mountain Advent market. Guests can even Badrutt’s Palace is synonymous with Alpine glamour embark on a torchlight hike and take home a Christmas family photo as a souvenir.

Five nights minimum, all-inclusive. Pre-Christmas Magic costs €7,700 for two adults, 12-19 December; Advent Magic costs €5,000 for two adults, 28 November-3 December. Visit moargut.com/en for more details.

Ski on the slopes in France

Pierre & Vacances, a leading provider of holidays in Europe, is getting ready to welcome guests to the slopes in France – and now also in Switzerland. Its spacious apartments are ideal for families looking to self-cater and enjoy the swimming pools, spas and, of course, ski access on offer.

L’Amara in Avoriaz, France, for example, combines stylish accommodation with the facilities of a pedestrianised, ski-in/ski-out resort. There is also an indoor swimming pool, a paddling pool, children’s club and spa – something, in other words, to keep guests of all ages entertained. Larger apartments are available as well for bigger groups.

From £1,858.54 for accommodation only, pierreetvacances.com/en-GB

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