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Destinations Travel Magazine: Ten of the Best Luxury Chalets!

Check out our article on Ten of the Best Luxury Chalets in Destinations Travel Magazine !!

We think these are some of the very best chalets in the world.

Check out The Luxury Chalet Collection for even more options.

Please also see Destination Travel Magazine’s feature on Top Travel Agent Secrets to remind yourself of all the many reasons why you should book through The Oxford Ski Company

Simply look no further!

Photos of Chalet Marco Polo released!

We are really happy to release the new photos of luxury ski chalet Marco Polo. This luxury ski chalet in Val d’Isere is incredible and one of the finest luxury chalets to rent in France.

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Spend Russian New Year in a stunning chalet in Meribel!

If all that fresh alpine snowfall is tempting you why not book this beautiful chalet with your family and friends for an unforgettable New Year. Ski Lodge Aurore is available for this Russian New year from the 4th to the 11th of January for the special price of £19,227.72.

Situated in an exclusive area of Meribel, Ski Lodge Aurore enjoys spectacular views of Mont Vallon. When the sun is shining there can be few better places to spend your holiday than in its fabulous outdoor, heated swimming pool and hot tub found on an expansive south-facing terrace. If you are in any further need of relaxation after that you can even take advantage of the chalet’s very own massage room and book a massage to soothe those aching muscles after your day out on the slopes.

If this is the way you want to start your new year then please don’t hesitate to get in touch on +44 1993 899 421 and one of the sales team will be happy to assist you.

Last Minute Luxury Christmas Break!

There is SO MUCH SNOW!

Still panicking about what to buy your loved ones this Christmas?  Surprise your family with the ultimate gift and book a last minute, luxury ski break for them all over the holidays. Let someone else do all the cooking and be pampered like you wouldn’t believe!

Available from this Wednesday 21st December to Wednesday 28th December -

Ski Lodge Boreale, Meribel -An absolutely stunning property with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and BBQ area – great for apres ski!

Available Thurs 22nd December to Thursday 29th December -

Chalet Himilaya, Val d’Isere - Another wonderful chalet, right on the piste in Val d’Isere.

Call us as soon as you can for more details – +44 (0)1993 899 420

 

Great discounts for Christmas and New Year in the Alps!

Hot off the press! Prices have just been reduced for the following chalets -

The following are available for the Christmas week ( from 19th Dec)  for £850 per person including return flights from London, transfers and full catering -

Haus Bor, Zermatt, sleeps 6

La Maison, Alp d’Huez, sleeps 8

The Farmhouse, Val d’Isere, sleeps 12+2

Mulberry Suite, Aspen Lodge, Val d’Isere, sleeps 8

And these are still available for New Year ( from 26th Dec) for £1,000 per person including return flights from London, transfers and full catering -

Dakota Lodge, Morzine, sleeps 12

Bourget Suite, Summit View, La Plagne, sleeps 8 +3

Give us a call before they go +44 (0)1993 899 420

The winter season has already started in Zermatt!

The snow has already arrived in Zermatt and the seasons skiing is well under way. The resort has already opened quite a few of their slopes for people seeking an early pre-Christmas break.

Up to now, 117 kilometres of pistes have been open in the resort. Namely in the Matterhorn glacier paradise area: Trockener Steg (2939 m) to the Matterhorn glacier paradise (Klein Matterhorn, 3883 m), equal to 900 height metres. The pistes also extend as far as Plan Maison (2561 m) and Valtournenche (1524 m) in Italy. Last weekend, Zermatt also added the snowsport region on the Gornergrat.

Zermatt offers some fantastic early availability in chalets such as The Zermatt Lodge, Chalet Gemini, Chalet Carmen or even the uber modern loft apartment The Heinz Julen Loft.

To find out further information about these chalets and many more please give a member of our team a call on 01993 899 421 who will be happy to help you.

 

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.


Skis fly for free with British Airways

British Airways are offering a fantastic early booking offer for anyone wanting to fly from London City airport to the Alps. If you book before 31st October, your ski/snowboard equipment will travel for free!

This amazing offer is for flights to Geneva, Zurich and BA’s new route for the coming winter to Chambery and means that travellers will not have to use part of their 23kg baggage allowance for their equipment or risk paying an additional cost.

We, at The Oxford Ski Company, still have plenty fantastic chalets available for rent this winter, so to make the most of this offer have a look on our website or contact one of our chalet specialists  to get the most up-to-date availability.

Free child lift passes in Val d’Isere

We are delighted to offer free child lift passes with every adult pass booked in Chalets Nanouk  and Elena (pictured) in the popular French resort of Val d’Isere for the week of the 17th – 24th December 2011.

This is a fantastic offer which will make skiing in L’Espace Killy more affordable; with a range of ski schools, and green and blue pistes, this is one of the best places in the world to learn to ski – especially for children!

Nanouk  and Elena are beautiful traditional stone ski chalets, which come with a luxury catered service and resort driving service, making learning to ski even more enjoyable for the whole family.

Call us on 00 44 (0) 1865 398130 to take advantage of this offer!

Chalet Grace

Having recently become available for rental, Chalet Grace is fast selling out. As one of the most stunning Chalets in Zermatt, let alone the whole of the Alps, this really comes as no surprise!

Chalet Grace is a spectacular chalet overlooking Zermatt village and the Matterhorn. Built to a superior finish, it features double-height floor to ceiling windows to the main living area and a dramatic vaulted interior. It has numerous south-facing balconies capturing the breathtaking scenic views of the mountains. Accommodation is luxurious, spacious and light, offering five double or twin bedrooms and two single sofa beds, all en-suite.

How about a fabulous Christmas break from 21st – 28th December? Call The Oxford Ski Company for more details.