Spa Spy: Grand Tirolia, Kitzbühel, Austria Falco, Spy's attentive male therapist, suggested the Time For You full body massage (80 minutes, £104) to strengthen tired limbs and work away the tightness that comes after a day on the slopes. To revive Spy's snow-blasted face, and get rid of the dark bags, facialist Kelly suggested a Niance Men Intensive treatment (50 minutes, £104), involving peeling, deep-cleansing and brush massaging that, she claimed, would smooth fine lines caused by dryness. It all sounded perfect, if ambitious. The procedures Falco's magical hands (and knuckles, and elbows...) slowly pieced Spy's body back together, muscle by strained muscle. He was brutally therapeutic, and impervious to Spy's yelps of pain. As for the facial that followed, it was a relaxing treatment that began with layer after layer of syrup-like creams being painted on to Spy's face, like icing a cake. The verdict After an eternity of painful manipulation by Falco's hulk-like hands, Spy felt the tightness leave his muscles, meaning he was refreshed, relaxed and ready to pull some 720s in the snow park. Kelly's facial stripped away Spy's après-ski eyebags, too. The medical opinion Matthew Powell, an international fitness consultant, says: "For snow sport-lovers looking to recover quickly, deep tissue massage isn't the best treatment. Recovery massage should be light - lighter even than normal Swedish massage. You skim the skin to extract the lactic acid. Deep tissue massage can be bruising. The feelgood factor Set in the resort of Kitzbühel, home of the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill ski race, the Grand Tirolia is the height of luxury, and a haven of peace and relaxation. The rooms are sumptuous, and decorated in a decadent Alpine style. Highlights of the resort include an 18-hole golf course with holes playable in all weathers, and Petit Tirolia, a contemporary restaurant serving regional dishes by one of the best chefs in Austria. Details Double rooms at the Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel (0043 5356 66615, grand-tirolia.com), from £207 per night. EasyJet (easyjet.com) flies to Innsbruck - a 75-minute drive away - from London Gatwick, Bristol and Liverpool, from £35.99 per person one-way.