BA Add Flights From London City Airport to Chambery This Winter

British Airways is extending its route network from London City Airport this winter with a new route to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps. The service, by BACityFlyer will operate four times a week from 18th December until the end of March 2011.
Fares starting from £59 one way (including taxes, fees and charges) can be booked on ba.com.

Megève Hotel Offers


The Fermes de Maries, Megève

Several superb establishments in the refined resort of Megève are currently offering reduced rates and complementary lift passes for seven day stays.

Les Fermes de Maries: Club rooms are 1,610€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

Hotel Mont Blanc: Club rooms are 1,575€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

Hotel Lodge Park: Lodge rooms are 1,820€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

For availability and rates contact Oxford Ski on + (0) 44 1865 398133

Chalet Eagles Nest

Some of you may already know of this chalet, as it is one of the top chalets to rent in Val d’Isere. This season, there is the opportunity to stay at Chalet Eagles Nest even if you aren’t a group of twelve. On the 6th and 27th February 2011, the chalet is being sold on a room by room basis, for £2,795 per person (includes flights and transfers).

  • High level of service and cuisine.
  • Indoor pool
  • Commanding views over Val d’Isere
  • 100m from La Face piste

If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare offer, contact us at our website, or by phone on +44 (0) 1865 398 130.

Obergurgl: high altitude and high tradition in Austria

Obergurgl has experienced rapid growth in recent years, making it one of Austria’s favourite ski resorts.

This is a high altitude resort with a charming upmarket selection of accommodation – more so than most of its high-altitude rivals in the other Alpine countries.

The new lift system means that queues are an unusual sight on the ski slopes.

Although the majority of available accommodation is made up of hotels, The Oxford Ski Company looks forward to releasing details of a great new chalet in this resort very soon!

The Luxury Travel Fair 2010

The Oxford Ski Company is proud to name itself among the most eminent luxury travel agents and operators exhibiting at The Luxury Travel Fair 2010.

This year’s event will take place from 4-7 November at Olympia, London.

A collection of the finest and most unique holiday experiences from around the world will gather together for the fifth year at the prestigious National Hall, Olympia, to present the most exclusive resorts, first-class travel specialists, five-star hotels and luxury tour operators.

Enter a new world of experiences and discover a world of choice, from a showcase of the definitive collection of travel companies to entertainment to intrigue, inspire and inform.

See more at the official Luxury Travel Fair website.

The Oxford Ski Team Returns from the Alps

A 5 day trip was organised last week to Megeve, Verbier, Saas Fee and Zermatt for some of the Oxford Ski Team. This was a chance for the team to go and visit the chalets in resort and get a feel for the resorts themselves.

It was a great trip where we saw some lovely chalets. And here is how it went ………

Tuesday started with a trip to Megeve to see hotels and possible new properties there.

On Wednesday half of the team visited Verbier – a beautiful and traditional resort which has lots of summer and winter trade. During our time there we saw properties such as Nyumba, Fontanet and The Lodge.

Thursday started off with a visit to Saas Fee in the morning to see Chalet Chloe, a great chalet located close to the town centre. The afternoon took us to Zermatt; a resort that we have all fallen in love with. The resort was bustling with mountain bikers, walkers and those just enjoying the beautiful weather and the view of the Matterhorn. Whilst in Zermatt we were able to see chalets such as Chalet Grace, Les Anges, Chalet Maurice, Zermatt Loft and Chalet Zaphir plus some great hotels such as the Firefly, Hotel Post and Hotel Focus.

Two of the sales team were then fortunate enough to spend a few days in Verbier, taking advantage of the wonderfully efficient Swiss rail network, to make the two and a half hour journey across the Rhone valley. Whilst in Verbier we were able to view Chalets Kernow, Sagittaire, Bella Coola, Victoria I and also the exciting new development which is Number 14 (pictured above).

All of the resorts that we visited were extremely pretty and very in keeping with Swiss Tradition and we are all looking forward to sending our guests there in the near future.

If you need any further information on the chalets mentioned or any other chalets on our website please call us now on +44 (0) 1865 398130 to avoid disappointment.

Jelly and Ice Cream Childcare – now operating in the 3 Valleys

For many years we have recommended Jelly and Ice Cream (formerly Val Tina) as our preferred Childcare specialist for Val d’Isere and Tignes. Jelly and Ice Cream offer a truly tailormade service to ensure that your children are looked after exceptionally well and that adults also get to enjoy a stress free skiing holiday.

This coming season we are excited to announce that Jelly and Ice Cream will also be operating in the Three Valleys covering the resorts of Meribel, Courchevel, La Tania and St Martin de Belleville.

Guest feedback from our clients who have used Jelly and Ice Cream is always exceptional and many guests rebook from one year to the next.

Visit the Jelly and Ice Cream website

Fresh snow in the Alps

A dusting of snow on the peaks in the Rhone Alps….a tease of more to come this winter. All signs are pointing to another great year – time to starting thinking about packing away those shorts and flip flops and airing the salopettes and ski jacket (or 80s ‘all-in-one’ if you prefer).

This picture was taken by our partners at Consensio Holidays – operators of some of the finest chalets in Val d’Isere, Courchevel and Meribel. Contact www.oxfordski.com for more information on luxury ski chalets for this winter season.

The Daily Telegraph British Ski & Board Show 2010

For the best information, expert advice, kit and holidays at discounted prices ready or your next winter trip, visit the Daily Telegraph British Ski & Board Show 2010.

If it’s entertainment you’re after then make tracks to see our incredible Big Air freestyle and aerialist shows with World-Cup champions, Olympic Stars and Celebrities from around the globe.

Gain some tops tips from experts on ski fitness, off piste safety, skiing techniques, or find resort work in the mountains this season…

Get more involved, tackle the ice climbing walls, go skiing and snowboarding on our skills slopes, then catch a movie at our 2010 film festival…

Plan ahead, save money on your show tickets checking out our Special ticket offers. Start your weekend early with a “Slope Off” Friday ticket, prices start from £ 6.50.

For full information on this year’s show, go the show’s website!

Introducing Chalet Zermatt Peak

Chalet Zermatt Peak is Zermatt’s premier luxury chalet, located just minutes away from the centre of Zermatt, occupying a landmark position and enjoying breath-taking panoramic views across the entire village and mountain ranges as well as uninterrupted views of the iconic Matterhorn.

The interior of the brand new Chalet Zermatt Peak has been designed to a 5*+ standard which has set a new precedent in luxury chalet accommodation.

The Oxford Ski Company is proud to offer this fantastic property for next season!

Contact us at our website or on +44 (0) 1865 398130.