If you enjoy skiing and snow-capped mountains, then a vacation in the Swiss Alps has your name written all over it.

La Pedevilla blends traditional and contemporary elements in the alpine landscape of South Tyrol, Italy.

High House's white concrete panel cladding blends into the snowy environment of Québec City.

Built for approximately $227,000, this modern chalet cuts a timeless silhouette in the leafy, remote woods of Canada.

Adventure and volcano views await travelers in this modern mountain retreat with minimal site impact.

Surrounded by valleys and dense foliage, Abercorn Chalet is a bold, stylish retreat that embraces the natural wonders of Quebec’s...

Four sections, four levels, and four doors and windows enable this remodeled 1960s cabin to fully embrace its idyllic natural...

In the mountainous region of Bavaria, an unusual adaptation of the gabled chalet form results in a modern, sculptural home with...

Sherry Scott and John Kosich create a weather-ready retreat in the mountains of California.

This matte black cabin with abundant personal touches is a welcoming, low-maintenance family retreat.

A reimagined Swiss chalet brings together regional influences, vintage elements, and a customized contemporary aesthetic.

Located at the Northstar Resort in Truckee, California, these LEED Gold residences offer views of the slopes—and a few are...

This Mount Washington A-frame features a lofted second bedroom and an indoor/outdoor kitchen with a retractable back wall.

Azin Valy of I-Beam Design turns a 1965 fixer-upper in White Lake, New York, into a rural retreat for her and her husband.

A new suite of prefab timber cabins welcomes guests at the Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel.

This voluminous cabin in Austin, Quebec, has a sharply pitched roof and a bright and lofty interior that’s a surprising contrast...

A chalet shaped after the surrounding mountains of Les Jeurs.

A remote, hexagonal lodge in the Alaskan wilderness invites adventurous guests to take refuge from the elements.

December and January is the perfect time for crackling fireplaces, eggnog, mulled wine, and feasting with family and friends—and...

Nestled into a forested hillside, the Cain Wong Residence fuses clean lines and chalet-like charm.

Tempesta Tramparulo adapts a linear home to the alpine landscape while carving out picture-perfect views.

And it’s one of the nation’s most energy-efficient buildings, to boot.

These lofty structures take cabin design to a whole new level.

These contemporary, snowbound chalets make us want to throw another log on the fire and snuggle up for the night.

Versatile and enduring, wood is a material that seems to work just about anywhere.

Local firm Naturehumaine gave the space a cozy feel with head-to-toe wood finishes, a stove, and a built-in bookshelf.

From converted barns to modern cabins, each offers a different take on a scenic country escape.

The crown jewel of The Kumaon hotel in Uttarakhand is a cantilevered dining room with glass walls.

Built for a family of ski lovers, this holiday home known as the Cottage in Sutton recedes into its lush landscape with a sleek...

While you’re hunkered down at home, fix yourself a hot toddy and enjoy a virtual tour of these snowbound chalets.

Built with materials carried to the site by hand, Chalet M is a 270-square-foot cabin that treads lightly on its woodland site.

Sustainable design, prefab construction, and warm hospitality combine at this winter retreat in a cinematic Alpine setting.

Customize your fireplace or mantel with these modern designs that combine style and utility.

Overlooking the Truckee River, the chalet gets its name from a white stucco facade that blends into the snowy winter landscape.

Two transplants from Sydney turn an overgrown and outdated holiday resort into a cozy compound that comes complete with fresh...

These cozy layouts are fine-tuned for relaxing and enjoying nature at its finest.