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!

Let it snow!

If you were worried about there not being enough snow in the Alps, then you can think again! 50cm fell last night in Val d’Isere with another 30cm forecast today. Reports of the ‘best powder for years’ make Val d’Isere seem even more appealing than usual!

If the amazing conditions are enough to tempt you, Chalet Mistral is still available at £995 per person, departing this Sunday 11th December. Who could refuse such a great offer?! Chalet Mistral offers fantastic service, incredible views and 2 private hot tubs for the perfect pre – Christmas break.

Call one of the team today to find out more, on +44 (0)1993 899420..meanwhile, the snow still falls…….

Excited about all the snow that’s falling? Special offer for luxury skiing next week!

Courchevel is getting plenty of snow at the moment and conditions are set to be good next week. We have two amazing luxury chalets available in this famously chic resort for a last minute trip from Sat 10th – Sat 17th December – perfect for using up any holiday you haven’t yet managed to take!

Chalet Gentianes, Courchevel (sleeps 14 +2) - 20,000€ (was 40,00€) including a chef, butler, daily cleaning, and ski instructor.

Chalet Razzie, Courchevel (sleeps 10) –  10,000€ (was 20,000€)  including a chef, daily cleaning, and ski instructor.

Call us ASAP for more details – +44 (0)1993 899 420

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.

High-end luxury arrives in Courchevel 1550!

Chalet Samarra (sleeps 10)

We can proudly offer you to two luxury chalets in Courchevel 1550. These are certainly not to be sniffed at for those who insist on only being in 1850!

Chalet Elista and Chalet Samarra are located in a private hamlet in the heart of Courchevel 1550, set away from the main road and accessed by a private drive.

With their simple but timeless design, the Kandahar chalets enjoy a great location at the heart of Courchevel 1550, only 300 meters from the ski slopes. The two chalets, each measuring 270 m², perfectly combine traditional style with comfort, luxury and modern convenience.

Comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests, the Samarra chalet makes a superb choice for a winter sports holiday either with family or friends. The chalet enjoys an extensive lounge area with an open fireplace offering stunning views over the Dent du Villard. There is also an open plan kitchen, South-facing terrace, 5 bedrooms with a bathroom and a private garage.

When it comes to unwinding, the Kandahar chalets both feature a relaxation and well-being area that offer a choice of facilities including Jacuzzi, steam room and cinema lounge in chalet Elista, or an indoor pool with counter current swimming and a steam room in chalet Samarra.

Chalet Samarra (sleeps 10)

The Kandahar chalets have been built according to a sustainable development policy. Features include geothermic heating methods and the use of natural building materials, which by no means compromise modern comforts and standards.

To prevent you missing any precious time on the slopes, Each morning the staff will drive you to the ski lift or the ski school meeting point in Courchevel 1550 in a private mini-bus. The resort gondola which runs every day until 7pm, gives direct access to the centre of Courchevel 1850 and takes just 15 minutes.

Prices from €5,900 low season to €10,300 high season.

Call now on 01865 398 130 or email rupert@oxfordski.com

Snow Report, 29th of March, 2010

INTRODUCTION
Conditions are a lot better in most of Europe now after the heavy snow that fell in the Alps over the weekend. Loads of snow fell in France and parts of Switzerland and lighter snow fell in Austria too.
Val d’Isere and Tignes in France received some of the heaviest snowfall. The Ski Club rep in Tignes reported 50cm of fresh snow on Saturday 27th March. Awesome skiing can be found, particularly on the upper slopes.
20cm fell on the upper slopes at Zermatt in Switzerland. This gave a fun powder day although the lower slopes are slushy, where rain and wet snow fell.
Not so much snow fell in Austria but it was enough to boost their conditions a little. The Ski Club rep in Mayrhofen said that although it rained in the valley, it was snowing up on the mountain and there was some fresh snow to ski.
Over in America, Colorado enjoyed a snowy weekend. There was plenty of powder to ski in most resorts, including Vail. Their base depth is pretty good now and the powder over the weekend made for some excellent skiing.
Big White and Silver Star in British Columbia, Canada, received the biggest dump of their season so far on Friday night. 35cm of fresh snow gave an awesome day on Saturday. Their base depths are at the deepest they have been all season which bodes very well for the remainder of the season.

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Snow Report, 25th March, 2010

INTRODUCTION
Say goodbye to spring weather in the Alps as loads of snow and colder weather is just around the corner.
It’s been a mild and sunny week again in Austria. The skiing is generally good though with the best advice being to stay high, as always. Obergurgl has some of the best skiing thanks to slopes up to 3000m.
It’s also been warm and sunny in France, where conditions are virtually identical to in Austria. Lower resorts have largely slushy snow at all levels but places like Tignes and Val d’Isere have better snow above 2500m.
Soft spring snow can be found all over Switzerland and Italy at the moment too. Saas Fee in Switzerland has great skiing on its upper slopes. However the snow has already begun falling at Cervinia in Italy. The resorts received 20cm of fresh on Thursday, giving a new lease of life to the whole ski area.
20cm of fresh snow at Breckenridge in Colorado means you can enjoy powder skiing. Lots of other resorts benefitted from the fresh snow as well, so get your fat skis out!
The greatest amount of fresh snow in Canada fell on the east coast this week, which makes a change. 23cm fell at Monte Sainte-Anne on Wednesday 24th March, which is excellent for the rest of their season.

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Snow News Updated, 11th March, 2010

INTRODUCTION
Winter has been very much in charge this week in Europe with temperatures below -20°C in many places.
Fresh snow fell on Thursday in Austria but wasn’t much more than a dusting in most places. Obergurgl has some fantastic skiing available and the snow is generally very powdery.

Snow Report, 4th March, 2010

INTRODUCTION

The mild weather in Europe has given spring skiing all this week which is great for skiers but not for the snow. Fortunately, a return to wintry weather is just round the corner. The higher French resorts offer some of the best skiing at the moment. Tignes received dustings of fresh snow this week and most of their upper pistes are in great condition.

Some of the lower Austrian resorts have very slushy snow because of the mild weather. They all have a good enough base depth to ensure top to bottom skiing in most places though and the upper pistes are all in good condition.

Great weather in Scotland this week has allowed skiers and boarders to make the most of last week’s fresh snow. Cairngorm has the deepest base depth with nearly two metres of snow at the top. Conditions are excellent for the time of year so if you have always wanted to ski Scotland but have been put off by poor snow, now is definitely the time to go.

50cm of fresh snow at Squaw Valley in California provided them with yet more amazing powder skiing. They are enjoying a good season for snow so far and with more than four metres of it on the upper slopes, it should be an excellent spring.

Whistler is beginning to return to normal now the Olympics have ended. However there are some preparations for the Paralympic Games which begin on 12th March. Elsewhere in western Canada it is still pretty warm but this should come to an end as colder and snowy weather is expected, finally.

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Snow Report, 18th February, 2010

INTRODUCTION

Despite it being one of the busiest weeks of the year in the Alps, many resorts have minimal lift queues and excellent snow conditions to go with it.

Fresh snow fell in the western half of the Alps on Wednesday and in many resorts the snow continued on Thursday too. The southern areas of the French Alps received the greatest amount of this fresh snow. Serre Chevalier received around 30cm of snow over Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February.

The snow hasn’t yet arrived in Austria but it is heading their way. Ski Club reps in Austrian resorts report excellent conditions, particularly at Obergurgl where the pistes are being well maintained.

Nevis Range in Scotland reported up to 40cm of fresh snow on Wednesday 17th February. This is excellent news for Scottish skiing, which is experiencing its best season in many years.

Snow continues to fall in Colorado. The good news is that it is due to get even heavier. Earlier in the week Breckenridge received 30cm of fresh powder which made for one of their best powder days of the season so far.

Skiing in Canada is also good at the moment. Despite reports of a lack of snow at the Winter Olympic areas, Whistler has over three metres of snow and with around 90cm falling since Thursday 11th February there is plenty of powder to be found.

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