Too much snow in Verbier for Slopestyle event

Ride Freesport have taken the decision to reschedule this weekends Verbier Ride 12 Slopestyle Event to later in the season.

Yet more snow is forecast for Verbier this weekend and unfortunately it will make it impossible for the event to take place.  The effort, energy and time that goes into constructing a Slopestyle course is immense and there will not be enough time to re-construct the course after the new snowfall on Saturday or Sunday.

Conditions and visibility need to be perfect for an event like this to ensure safety and for the athletes to be able to show off their true ability.  45 competitors have been informed of the decision, but they are hoping to hold the event later on in the season.  Meanwhile there is plenty of fresh powder for them to enjoy!

Amazing snow! Amazing Special Offers!

Elephant Blanc Val d'Isère

Snow conditions in the Alps are set to be truly incredible next week with blue skies forecast everywhere following the immense snow falls.  Anyone going skiing in the coming days will enjoy plenty of fresh powder.

We have been inundated with AMAZING special offers too so things can only get better!

Complimentary ski passes have been offered when you book a holiday at any of the following chalets for the week commencing Sunday 22nd January -

Chalet Bel Sol, Val d’Isere sleeps 6 +2

Ski Lodge Aurore, Meribel sleeps 10

Elephant Blanc, Val d’Isère sleeps 10

Chalet L’Himalaya, Val d’Isere sleeps 8

Chalet Chopine, Meribel sleeps 8 + 2

Chalet Montana, Val d’Isere sleeps 12 + 3

Chalet Hermine, Courchevel sleeps 10

These chalets all offer outstanding levels of luxury and provide some of the best accommodation available for tailor-made holidays in the Alps. With this season rumoured to be the best ever, what better time could there be to book your skiing trip of a lifetime?

Don’t believe us about the amount of snow that’s fallen in the last week? Look at this photo!

This photo was taken at Eagle’s Nest in Val d’Isere this week by PeterMoho who posted it on Twitter.  There’s so much snow, the van couldn’t even get into the driveway!

What a great way to start the season!

Give us a call if you’d like to discuss all the best offers we have for the coming weeks. Chalet Mistral still has rooms available from Sunday 11th December for £995 per person – fantastic value!  See Harriet’s blog below for more details or call us on +44(0)1993 89942o.

Have a great weekend!

No Christmas plans yet? Snow is falling everywhere, so how about St Anton?

Snow on Wildebener mountain, above Stuben Austria

We have a fantastic ‘Christmas Cracker Special’ to offer you at Chalet Der Alte Stadl, St Anton. Save £230 and now pay just £950 per person.

Christmas in the mountains is magical and it’s particularly special here. This cosy chalet offers homemade mince pies, seared fillet of venison on Christmas Eve, beautifully tender confit of duck on Christmas Day, homemade stockings filled with chocolates and lots of champagne!

With more snow on the way over the next few days, and right into the weekend, we’re looking forward to a white Christmas! Give our Private Travel Consultants a call on +44 (0)1993 899420.

Zermatt Snow Update

Live from Georgie,  Asher and Jen in Zermatt……we enjoyed a great days skiing last week on the Italian side with runs down to Plan Maison and Cime Bianche, and Trockener Steg on the Zermatt side. Over the weekend the Gornergrat area in Zermatt opened up, and we are now able to enjoy over 80kms of groomed pistes, with more snow forecast for later in the week!

Tragedy in Val d’Isere

The latest news from Val d’Isere has pulled on the heart strings of many who know and love the resort and especially with certain members of the team here at Oxford Ski.

The legendary Apres ski bar and restaurant Bananas burnt down at 3.00pm on Sunday afternoon. Smoke engulfed the iconic bananas roof as firemen battled the blaze, fortunately no one was hurt although this did not stop the pain being felt by everyone in resort who’s lives have been touched by this famous Val d’Isere landmark.

Despite the tragedy, Val d’Isere was abuzz over the weekend as the first lifts and pistes opened for the season, to the envy of many other Alpine resort which are still waiting for their first snowfalls. 

We still have some fantastic chalets available to make the most of this early snowfall; the fabulous chalet La Tene is still available from the 11th December, the cosy chalet apartment Santons Isere is available from the 10th December and Chalets Nanouk and Elena are available from the 17th December.

Call one of the Team today to find out more on +44 1993 899 421 or visit http://www.oxfordski.com for more information.

Snow is here!

Things are looking promising for the season with the first snow already falling in France and Switzerland! What better time to book your ski holiday than now when the Alps are calling!

Call The Oxford Ski Company today on 0044 (0)1865 398130 and one of our consultants will be able to assist you. With still some fantastic off-peak weeks available and some great deals throughout the season we will be sure to help you.

Powder Alert!

30cm of fresh snow fell in the Three Valleys on Tuesday night and about the same Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Weather is now ideal, so don’t miss out on the amazing powder days to come and jump in Elite Ski Team’s off-piste sessions for your last-minute ski break in the Three Valleys.

For your luxury accommodation, whether it’s catered ski chalets, or luxury ski hotels, call us on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Another beautiful ski day….

…If you have any great shots of the slopes, please send them onto us.  We will be thrilled to post them here at the Oxford Ski blog.

More Snaps from the Alps!

Enjoy the view…