Anyone who's ever been on a skiing holiday knows that accommodation by the slopes doesn't come cheap. And when you're opening your wallet this wide, you need to know you're getting exactly what you want. Is it an intimate break you're after, or will you be packing half your Facebook page onto a plane and hoping there's a chalet big enough to take them all? Are you on a budget or do you want break-the-bank luxury? Rufus Purdy, editor of boutique-hotel guide Mr & Mrs Smith, picks 10 of his favourites from the sexy and stylish Smith Ski collection.

To book any of the chalets featured, go to www.mrandmrssmith.com/ski-chalets or call the Smith travel team on 0845 034 0700 to arrange your flights, transfers and car hire, as well as accommodation.