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villas to book
hideaway with its own pellet-based heating
system and floor-to-ceiling cantilevered windows,
each winched to the mountaintop by helicopter.
The three-bedroom property, plus a kid-
friendly sleeping loft, has spectacular, west-facing
aspects at sunset, and comes rostered with a
private chef and access to local, IFMGA-certified
mountain guides. Choose between heli-skiing,
dogsledding, snowshoeing, and ski touring among
other activities. Best of all, though, given its
isolated location at extreme altitude: First tracks
are guaranteed.
CABANE TORTIN, VERBIER
Swiss businessman Marc Funk originally
commissioned this cabin as a family retreat,
before deciding to allow select guests to enjoy its
Bond villain lair–like location, 9,800 feet above
Verbier's 4 Vallées on the ridge of the Tortin
Glacier in Switzerland. He alighted on the idea
after catching sight of a derelict ski restaurant
here as he skied past, and snapped it up on the
spot; he then tasked Norwegian architect Snorre
Stinessen with creating his dream ski chalet in its
place. The result: this brand new off-grid, luxe
If you're craving a fresh challenge on
the slopes this winter, consider
booking one of these spectacular
standalone villas perched on some of
the best ski slopes around the world.
BY MARK ELLWOOD
FROM TOP
Cabane Tortin sits above
a Swiss glacier; one of
four bedrooms offering
dramatic Verbier views.
chalet
chic
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