Les Gets: 15 minutes; 18-hole course through the pine trees. www.golfdesgets.com

Avoriaz: 30 minutes; 9-hole course on the plateau at 1600m. www.avoriaz.com

Evian: 45 minutes; home of the Evian Masters and reputedly one of the most beautiful courses in Europe. www.royalparcevian.com

Flaine: 50 minutes; short but technical course at 1900m with outstanding views. www.golf.flaine-lescarroz.com

Annecy: c. 1 hour; 2 world-class 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course, with views of Mont Blanc. www.23rdstreet.com

Megève: c. 1 hour; relaxed course in a nature reserve. www.golf.megeve.com