Cow Fighting in Le Chable!

Not your average ski resort activity, but certainly something we will never forget! Two of the Oxford Ski team had the pleasure of spending a couple of days in Verbier last weekend which included being immersed in some typical Valais cow fighting! This is a traditional occasion for the Valais region where the locals compete their cows in a bid to win the title of ‘Queen’!

A selection of cows, similar in size and weight, are put together in the ‘arena’ and set free, with their owners standing lovingly at the edge. Slowly but surely the cows begin fighting, under the watchful eye of the judges and controlled by a few brave men who ensure the fights are kept clean! If one of the cows turns away, she is out and her opponent essentially moves on to the next level. This continues until the last two are standing and they battle it out until one of them can take no more.

These pictures may look pre-historic, but no lies, this is real Valais life!

Tempted by some skiing for next season? Visit www.oxfordski.com for more information!

We’ve Done a 10K Road Race to Raise Money for Charity!

On Sunday 25th March, 4 members of our team competed in Carterton’s 10k Road Race, just down the road from us here in Witney.  Our aim was to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charities – Disability Snowsport and The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal.

Disability Snowsport promotes equality in ski resorts and provides opportunities for people with disabilities the chance to take part in snowsports – helping to improve their enjoyment and standard of performance at a level of their choice. We’ve raised money for them before by competing in a skiathon and will be doing this again in a few months time! We also wanted to raise money for The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal because two of our partners are currently serving with the Rifles in Afghanistan.  Care for Casualties helps severely wounded soldiers and their families rebuild their lives after being injured on operational tours.

Over 250 runners turned up to compete in the road race and we were slightly nervous when we saw how professional they all looked! It was a beautiful sunny day though and everything went well. We all completed the race in under an hour.

So far, we’ve raised £760 but there is still time to donate, so if you have any spare pennies to give to either of these amazing charities, we’d be really grateful for your help -

Disability Snowsport – donate here

The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal – donate here

Some Fantastic Easter Offers!

Last minute skiing holidays…stressful?  Keep calm and don’t worry – we’ll search through all the latest and best special offers for you organising everything you could possibly wish for on holiday.  There is still plenty of time to slope off this Easter and we have some amazing offers to share with you. Here are just a few of the latest! All of the following include excellent full catering amongst other services. Call our expert team for unbiased advice and further information on 01993 899 420 to find out more -

Available from Sun 1st April -

Chalet Anchorage, Chamonix  SAVE 33% now £776 pp (was £1,176 pp)

Club Alaska, Morzine Now just £949 pp (was £1,129 pp)

Haus Bor, Zermatt Now just £899 pp (was £1,300pp)

Available from Sun 8th April -

Chalet Mistral, Val d’Isere  SAVE OVER 50% now £995 pp ( was £2,345 pp)

Chalet Sabaudia, Meribel Now just £663 pp (was £1,325pp)

La Ferme du Bois, Chamonix Now 500EUR per person (self catered) (was 1,200EUR pp)

Chalet Lindon, Meribel Now just £559 pp (was £1,119 pp)

Chalet Baloo, Chamonix  SAVE 33% now £1,108 pp (was £1,680 pp)

Amazon Creek, Chamonix  SAVE 33% now £1,363 pp (was £2,065 pp)

The Oxford Ski Company and OS Private Travel are featured in new magazine Tempus!

Tempus, the brand new (and very beautiful) magazine for aficionados of quality, luxury living, has featured The Oxford Ski Company and our Summery sister OS Private Travel in their inaugural issue!  Aiming to provide the latest luxury-lifestyle news and features, Tempus came to us for advice on current travel trends for their feature, ‘Wish We Were There.’

As Lizzie Rivera says in her article, ‘Holidays are as much about experience as relaxation’ – we couldn’t agree more!

Chalet Serena in Chamonix, Chalet L’Himalaya in Val d’Isere and L Raphael in Verbier were all featured because of their AMAZING facilities that really raise the bar for experiential travel.

Look at the pool at L Raphael! We think it’s just incredible…

Diana Cherry of OS Private Travel praises the advantages of  private island and yacht holidays in the article too. Everything can be tailor-made by us. Let us know your thoughts!

AMAZING 40% Discount at Chalet Lhotse, Val d’Isere!

Hot off the press….the amazing Chalet Lhotse, Val d’Isere is now available for just £1,400 per person for the week commencing Sunday 25th March! So pack up your ski gear and jet off on a super luxurious, last minute break at a bargain price.  Normally £24,140!! Don’t miss out, call us now – +44 (0)1993 899 420!  We can organise every detail of your holiday down to the finest detail .

Isn’t it beautiful? Just imagine…

We only have one thing to say to you today…KEEP CALM BOOK OXFORD SKI!

Incredible Verbier deals!

Do you like to keep things simple? How does an all inclusive holiday in the fabulous resort of Verbier sound?

Throughout March and April we can offer an amazing ‘all inclusive’ price where you don’t need to worry about a thing – Lift passes, transfers, equipment hire and 1 day of ski guiding are all included when you book one of these beautiful Chalets:

It goes without saying that you will also receive top notch service, fabulous cuisine and an all round wonderful holiday.

AND………

If you want the luxury Chalet experience but there are just two of you or you are a small group, we also have the perfect solution. The fabulous Chalet Fontanet is available to book room by room on 26th February or 25th March at just £2,500 per person. That’s not all though, you also receive a free lift pass! It really doesn’t get much better..

To find out more details of this incredible offer, please call The Oxford Ski Company today on +44 1993 899 420 and we can make your holiday booking as hassle free and straightforward as possible. Simply look no further.

Chalet La Tene in Val d’Isere – get 15% off in February!

Chalet La Tene is a magnificent chalet located right the heart of Val d’Isere.

Newly-renovated for this season, it’s now one of the most sought after properties in the resort and the service you get here is impeccable! Guests can expect to be treated to the ski experience of a lifetime here.

The chalet is being offered at €17,595 for the weeks commencing 29^th January and 5^th February 2012 -this is a 15% discount off the original price.

For more information or to book this beautiful luxury ski chalet in Val d’lsere, please contact our team on +44 1993 899 421. Full details can be found on www.oxfordski.com 

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.

Read the full post to see all the images….

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