Pictured: Twenty-two of the world’s most luxurious ski chalets, from a remote lodge in Alaska that can only be reached by helicopter to a £47k-a-week property with a gold-leaf pool

Chalet Le Namaste is the former summer holiday home of Baroness Margaret Thatcher and is located in ‘one of the most desired addresses’ in Courchevel 1850, with ski-in/ski-out access to the green Bellecote piste, which ‘brings you directly to the heart of the resort and main lift departures’. Features include an indoor swimming pool with mood lighting, a hammam and a sauna. The chalet sleeps 10 and is in the Consensio Chalets portfolio. Stays from €62,900/£52,458 for seven nights. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/le-namaste 

This Consensio chalet in Val d’Isere ‘enjoys stunning views of the infamous La Face piste’ and sleeps 12 adults in six ensuite bedrooms. There’s an open-plan living area with a grand piano and spa facilities that Consensio describes as ‘phenomenal’, revealing that on the ground floor is a large indoor swimming pool, along with a massage room, sauna, hammam, gym and indoor Jacuzzi. Consensio adds: ‘Lhotse’s pools and Jacuzzis use the latest ozone technology to be completely chlorine-free.’ Seven-night stays from €51,500/£42,951. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/lhotse 

This bewitching chalet lies ‘in the heart of Meribel’ and is described by Consensio, which offers stays there, as ‘exquisitely designed’. Seven-night stays from €49,000/£40,866. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/le-grenier

‘This ultimate Alpine chalet has everything you could want,’ declares Consensio, which points out that its facilities include a 7x4m indoor swimming pool, ski room with heated boot warmers and a children’s playroom. The Val d’Isere property sleeps 14 adults in seven ensuite bedrooms. Seven-night stays from €49,900/£41,624. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/le-rocher

Book into Chalet Marco Polo and you’ll enjoy ‘beautiful ensuite bedrooms’, ‘panoramic views’ and a pool designed by Christian Lacroix that’s covered in gold leaf. There’s also a games and entertainment room and a gym. The property sleeps 10 adults and four children in six rooms. Seven-night stays from €57,500/£47,948. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/marco-polo

Chalet Bacchus is a ‘state-of-the-art’ chalet in an ‘enviable position’ on the Belvedere piste that runs into Courchevel Moriond. It accommodates 14 guests in ‘sumptuous surrounds’, with rooms able to flex between super-king or twin layouts. Seven-night stays from €62,400/£52,025. Visit www.consensiochalets.co.uk/property/bacchus

Ultima Megeve comprises a seven-bedroom private chalet and dormitory for four children, ‘offering one of the most refined chalets in the Alps’. The interior features rough-hewn stone, hand-hammered bronze and organic fabrics and is declared a ‘haven for entertainment’. The accommodation is available for weekly rentals and can only be rented exclusively and not per room. Rates start from €165,000/£137,000 for a weekly rental. For more information visit www.ultimacollection.com/our-collection/ultima-megeve 

Refuge de la Traye comprises three chalets and is described as ‘a promise of happiness, an extraordinary journey to luxury’. Rooms from £707 including breakfast, subject to a two-night minimum stay. Visit refugedelatraye.fr/e

Sir Richard Branson’s mountain retreat in Verbier, in the Swiss Alps, is billed as ‘the perfect year-round escape’, a property with ‘nine stunning bedrooms and suites’ and an indoor pool that’s ‘ideal for a luxury ski holiday or an active summer break’. Individual stays at The Lodge start from CHF1,300/£1,149 per room per night on an all-inclusive basis. Visit www.virginlimitededition.com/the-lodge

Chalet Rauque is bookable through Oliver’s Travels, which trumpets that the architects and interior designers involved in its creation poured ‘love, passion and dedication’ into the project. Inside is a ‘truly spectacular see-through atrium garden… [a] glass-sided swimming pool complete with waterfall… and breathtaking accommodation’. Weekly rates start from £60,888/€72,985. To book, visit www.oliverstravels.com or call 03338880205

Le Chalet, its website boasts, is ‘the ultimate choice for those seeking unparalleled luxury, convenience, and privacy in one of the world’s most coveted ski destinations’. Inside are ‘seven exquisite bedrooms, expansive living areas and world-class wellness facilities’. One-week stays from €120,000/£100,000. Visit www.leotrippi.com/austria/lech/le-chalet-oberlech 

Chalet Hibou is a ‘luxurious private base’ that’s ‘tucked away between traditional farm buildings’ in the village of Le Miroir and a 30-minute drive to several ski resorts, including Sainte Foy, Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs and La Rosiere. One-week stays from €69,780/£58,241. Visit www.leotrippi.com/france/le-miroir/chalet-hibou 

This ‘lavish’ villa lies 200km/124 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Europe’s most northerly ski resort and just a few kilometres from Norway’s breathtaking fjords. Inside are 14 double rooms, a bar, a lounge and a restaurant serving ‘substantial yet sophisticated fare’. Prices start from SEK4,395/£320 per room for two people B&B. Visit niehku.com/en/niehku-mountain-villa 

Behold what is advertised as ‘a pinnacle of contemporary Alpine design’ that’s ‘truly enchanting throughout’. The ski-in/ski-out property is available to rent via SNO.co.uk from £16,527 per person for a seven-night catered stay

Book this chalet and you’ll stay somewhere ‘spectacular’, according to the website for the property, which explains that the retreat comprises two adjoining chalets in an enclave known as Petite Alaska. Inside is an ‘impressive’ dining area, a 3.7m-deep pool and a cinema and games room. The property is available to rent on SNO.co.uk from £8,325 per person for a seven-night self-catered stay

Settings for chalets don’t get much more spectacular than this. Stone-built La Fenice lies on the slopes of the Matterhorn, high above Cervinia, with guests able to ride around ‘untouched slopes’ on the in-house Ski-Doo (snowmobile) and traverse to a nearby blue run. One of the stand-out features of the seven-bed property is a sunken 10-metre pool featuring a partial glass floor and floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer views of the surrounding mountainscape. Stays cost from €70,000/£58,442 per week. Visit www.leotrippi.com/italy/breuil-cervinia/la-fenice

Hahnenkamm Lodge is a trophy ski chalet – literally. It was honoured as Austria’s Best Ski Chalet at the World Ski Awards from 2019-2022. The property sleeps eight adults and four children across five bedrooms and comes with a spa area with a steam bath and Finnish pine sauna. One-week stays from 49,000/£40,000. Visit www.leotrippi.com/austria/kitzbuhel/hahnenkamm-lodge

Ski-in/ski-out chalet ‘Lord of Snow’, on Courchevel 1850’s beautiful Bellecote piste, is where ‘traditional charm meets modern sophistication’. The website for the six-floor property, which sleeps 14, adds that this ‘architectural marvel’ is the creation of acclaimed French architect Sophie Decoopman. One-week stays from £126,862 per week on a fully serviced basis, inclusive of private concierge, private chef, and in-chalet ski and boot delivery. Visit hautemontagne.com/chalet/lord-of-snow/ 

Ultima Crans-Montana is offered as an ‘ultra-luxury’ retreat, and as the pictures above show, this is no exaggeration. The property comprises two interconnected ski-in/ski-out chalets for 38 guests ‘seeking tailored seclusion’. Weekly rates start from €165,000/£137,600 for Chalet 1 and €262,000/£218,475 for Chalet 1 and 2. Chalet 2 cannot be rented separately, but it is possible to rent Chalet 1 only and block Chalet 2 for added privacy. For more visit www.ultimacollection.com/our-collection/ultima-crans-montana

Odles Lodge comprises four ‘distinct’ lodges, each ‘meticulously designed using local spruce and Swiss stone pine to reflect the character of South Tyrol’s original mountain huts’. The view? The stunning Dolomites, a Unesco World Heritage site. Rates start from €550/£478 per night, including breakfast. Visit www.odleslodge.it/en 

‘Sweeping views, countless comforts and a handcrafted log design that evokes the spirit of the West.’ These are the plus points waiting for guests who book Panorama Grande. The property sleeps 26 across nine bedrooms, with stays averaging $6,210/£5,000 per night. Visit whimstay.onelink.me

This mountain chalet in Alaska’s Denali National Park can only be reached by helicopter. But while it’s not straightforward to reach, the journey there is breathtaking and the surrounding landscape awaiting guests truly epic. Sheldon Chalet is perched on a mountain ridge above the Don Sheldon Amphitheatre at an elevation of 6,000ft (1,820m), with the remote, dark-sky location providing ‘excellent aurora-viewing and stargazing conditions’. The chalet sleeps 10. Price on application. Visit www.leotrippi.com/arctic/alaska/sheldon-chalet/