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!

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

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.

A CHRISTMAS GIFT

CHESA FALCUN ~ KLOSTERS

Sleeps 12 guests

Chalet Chesa Falcun is opening its warm, welcoming and magnificently majestic doors to guests from the 4th December and wish to offer the following as an affectionate and convivial greeting..

The gift of a FREE SKI PASS to each guest from the 4th December to the 20th December 2011will be included.

Along with the free ski pass for each guest, the following is included in the price:

• Luxury accommodation for 12 guests

• Exclusive use of the chalet and its facilities

• Dedicated service from your chalet staff

• Perrier Jouët Champagne

• Daily tea in bed, breakfast and afternoon tea

• Children’s lunch and supper every day

• Magnificent dinners prepared by the Chef (6 nights a week)

• Carefully selected house wines

• An open spirit bar and a range of soft drinks

• Fresh flowers and daily newspapers

• Jardin des Alpes natural herbal bathroom products

If you are looking to spend a snowy break before Christmas in a luxury chalet, please give a member of our team a call now on 01993 899 421 to find out more.

Giant Spiders in Verbier

We’ve all noticed that winter is just around the corner; and the question everyone is afraid to ask is, what’s the snow going to be like this season?

Fear not, however! Fortunately the boys at Performance Verbier ski school have a scientifically sound snow forecast. It involves the number of berries on the trees and size of the spiders in the sink.

Verbier is inundated with giant arachnids this autumn, which if superstition and old wives tales are to believed mean (along with the berries on the trees) that the snow is going to fall and give Verbier a fantastic season.

No. 14 Verbier

No.14 is the largest and one of the most unique chalets available to rent in Verbier.

Formerly the Hotel Les Rois Mages, No.14 (as it is now called) has recently undergone a multi-million pound transformation and opened its doors in December 2010.

The owner has teamed up with Verbier’s leading architect and one of London’s most respected and acclaimed interior designers. The result is one of stylish, yet understated, alpine chic, a mix of traditional timber and stone, complimented by the highest quality fixtures and fittings, with all furniture custom made in London.

One of the highlights is the spa which has a 10m pool, steam room, cold plunge pool and large Jacuzzi, all in the coolest grey stone. In addition there are treatment rooms for every kind of massage and beauty therapy.

Offer:

December 14th-18th or January 29th – February 2nd 2012.

There is 1 room for up to 2 people and will include flights, transfers, ski passes and ski and boot hire. It will also include daily breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner on 3 nights and complimentary bar throughout your stay.

Prices for Christmas at No.14 are:

December 18th – 27th (9 nights) – reduced from £89,700 to £69,800

or

December 20th-27th (7 nights) – reduced from £78,000 to £58,500

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.

5 Free lift passes when you book Chalet Trois Ours for Christmas!

A fantastic Christmas break in the stunning Chalet Trois Ours in Meribel to include 5 FREE lift passes is currently available!!  This is too good to miss!

Trois Ours is a real gem. With true ‘ski in, ski out’ access, incredible food and service and facilities that outshine many others, it really is luxury at its affordable best. This newly but traditionally decorated chalet has a true alpine feel, it comfortably sleeps 10 people in 5 double bedrooms (all en-suite). All rooms have big, plush comfortable beds and an en-suite bathroom stocked with a full range of Hermès bath products.

Call a member of the team today on 01865 398131 for more details.

Luxury Megeve Ski Chalet available for New Year

Chalet Tanniere sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 luxury double bedrooms all with stylish shower rooms. The bedrooms on the ground floor have access to the gardens which lead down to the stream that runs through the town. On the first floor, the open plan living area is elegantly furnished and contemporary. It includes a sitting area with feature fireplace, a dining area and modern fully equipped designer kitchen. Large patio doors lead out onto a balcony that overlooks the garden and stream. The remaining bedroom is also on this floor.

This stunning Megeve ski chalet has recently become available again for New Year and the first week of January 2012. To take advantage of this rare opportunity, call us at The Oxford Ski Company on +44 (0) 1865 398130.