Escape a stinking hot Australian Christmas in this chalet in the French Alps. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

It’s usually stinking hot.

But don’t worry it’s not too late to escape the predicted 30 degree highs tipped for many of our capital cities on December 25.

Lock in a white Christmas in your own ski chalet in the French Alps where the December temperate hits an average high of about 5 degrees.

Stay warm and toasty inside with views to enjoy of the French Alps. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

Imagine cranking up the fireplace and not the airconditioner on Christmas Day. Picture: FrenchEntree Source: Supplied

If you’ve got a spare $5.86 million to splurge you could enjoy Christmas Day warming your toes around the fireplace in a six-bedroom modern chalet in the Les Praz area, Chamonix.

It was previously voted by The Times as “coolest chalet on the slopes’’.

The property, was designed by award-winning architect Renaud Chevallier. There is a glass encased entrance hallway with vaulted grand spiral staircase which leads to the first and lower ground floors.

Views of the Alps without having to go outside. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

According to its listing on FrenchEntree there is a “grand salon’’ with living and dining areas on the ground floor with a “showpiece’’ central fireplace.

There are views of the surrounding mountains and a hot tub on one of the terraces.

There’s quite a big yard at the ChaletPont but you most likely won’t need it. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

The dining room has a log fireplace. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

A dining room big enough for the whole family on Christmas Day. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied

A little cheaper is a five-bedroom chalet with traditional feature in the Les Houches region of Chamonix Valley.

With a $1.77 million price tag the 220sq m chalet sits on 920sq m of land — not that you’ll be spending much time in the yard.

Known as Chalet Pont it has open plan living areas and the all important log fire.

According to its listing all bedrooms have ensuites and two have balconies.

There are views of the entire Mont Blanc Massif and beyond.

The chalet has an outdoor hot tub.

It may look a little rustic from the outside, but this traditional 19th century Savoyard farmhouse has been converted into an amazing chalet. Picture: FrenchEntree Source: Supplied

For something a little more rustic, $3.9 million will score you a 19th century Savoyard farmhouse dating back to 1882.

The fully-renovated property retains many of its original features. It was short-listed for the Design et Al Ski Chalet Of The Year 2011 award.

Known as Chalet Vallon the three-level chalet has four bedrooms.

The ground level has under floor heating, there is a large kitchen, dining room with a fire place.

A balcony runs around three sides of the building.

The top floor has an open plan living space with floor to ceiling windows, a log fire, bar, kitchen and games area.

There is — or course — a hot tub as well.

Warm and cosy lounge room with view of the Alps. Picture: FrenchEntree Source: Supplied

No need to brave the elements for a visit to the local pub, there’s a bar inside. Picture: FrenchEntree. Source: Supplied