“The big five” – five of the best luxury ski chalets

Below, we introduce to you a selection of five of our top luxury ski holidays. The Oxford Ski Company features luxury ski chalets and hotels throughout Europe and North America…

1. Chalet No.14, Verbier

More private boutique hotel than luxury ski chalet, this property offers extreme levels of comfort and style for large groups. The perfect destination for a corporate ski event or a large gathering of family and friends. During the peak weeks of the season the property is available to take exclusively, sleeping up to 26. During other weeks of the season you can experience long weekends or bookings on a room by room basis. More details >>

2. Chalet Gentianes, Courchevel 1850

Located in arguably one of the best positions in Courchevel 1850, this luxury ski chalet is located in the forest, directly on the piste yet only a stones throw from the very centre of the resort. Location aside, this luxury ski chalet in Courchevel 1850 offers refined levels of service and has some of the best private chalet spa facilities we have seen. More details >>

3. Chalet Marco Polo, Val d’Isere

A newcomer to the Val d’Isere luxury ski chalet scene this season, Marco Polo is the sister chalet to the already-renowned Chalet Lhotse, Le Rocher and Solyneou. Offering 750sqm of living space, this chalet has been conceived to include every facility imaginable, from a private spa, swimming pool with decks and lighting to create the most incredible pool party, down the refined levels of comfort in the bedrooms with the finest bed linen and down duvets. More details >>

4. Chalet Dent Blanche, Verbier

While Verbier is renowned for having one of the greatest densities of luxury ski chalets in Switzerland, this beautiful chalet is often overlooked by the press and reviewers. We love it. At 950sqm and sleeping up to 14 people this is a large chalet with a fantastic indoor swimming pool, massage room and spa, and with an enthusiastic team of staff to look after your every need. More details >>

5. Chalet Zermatt Peak, Zermatt

Launched for the 2010/11 season, this luxury ski chalet in Zermatt has been a huge hit with our guests. Commanding one of the best positions in Zermatt, the chalet overlooks the village and Matterhorn, and has been finished with an extraordinary level of detail. The same attention to detail is mirrored in the levels of service by your chalet manager, host, private chef and housekeeping staff. More details >>

For more information on any of these luxury ski chalets and lodges, please contact The Oxford Ski Company on 01865 398 130. Each of these chalets has been personally inspected by one of our team to ensure we can find the perfect chalet to match you requirements.

Chalet Maldeghem, Klosters available for peak weeks

The truly exceptional traditional Klosters chalet, Maldeghem, is currently has availability for 13th February, 3rd April, and 10th April 2011.  This is a rare opportunity to book this extremely popular property for a peak date.

Chalet Maldeghem is a very private, cosy chalet surrounded by meadows and large trees, with lovely views from all rooms. It is conveniently situated about half way between the two main lift stations and is a five minute drive/ fifteen minute walk from the centre of the resort. A complimentary courtesy vehicle is available to take guests to the slopes and centre of town in the morning and back in the evening.

Maldeghem can sleep up to eight adults with accommodation comprising of 3 double bedrooms, 3 singles and a bunk room. It is a family retreat with much charm and is one of only a handful of private chalets available to rent in this exclusive resort.

A lovely old cosy chalet attractively redecorated and refurbished to a very high luxurious standard. Eight to ten guests are looked after by an excellent chef and a dedicated housekeeper/hostess, pampering all guests extremely competently.

Please call us for further information and to book: +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Extra night free for Christmas week in Chalet Grace, Zermatt

Chalet Grace is a spectacular designer chalet overlooking Zermatt village and the Matterhorn. Built to a superior finish, it features double-height floor to ceiling windows on all three levels 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.

Grace is now available for Christmas week from Sun 19th to Mon 27th December, but still priced as a seven night stay, as Boxing Day falls on what would normally be the changeover day of 26th.

If you would like to benefit from one night free  in this luxury property, and have not yet booked your Christmas chalet, call us now.

This offer will be snapped up quickly, so call on +44 (0) 1865 398 130.

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

Some incentives to book early for next season

You can save money already if you book in advance. This will also mean you get the right chalet. Booking late often offers good prices but at a loss of choice and quality.

VERBIER
5% discount on the following chalets is booked before the 1st of June (excludes New Year and Half Term).

Chalet Septieme Ciel (Sleeps 12)
Chalet Sorojasa (Sleeps 10)
Chalet Treize Etoile (Sleeps 10)
Chalet Cybou (Sleeps 8 )

All of the above are serviced and catered to a very high standard.

MEGEVE
Hotel Alpaga 10% discount if booked before the 31st of August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.
Chalet Firmin (Sleeps 8+4)10% discount if booked before the 31st of August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.

CHAMONIX
Chalet Flavie (Sleeps 8)10% discount if booked before the 31st August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.

Please contact us to get ahead of the game and get the best chalets at the right prices.

Call us on 0044 1865 398 130.

40cm of snow in Val d’Isere and more across the Alps.

Great news for those who wisely booked at Easter and great news for those still planning to book.

The conditions have been excellent across the Alps all the way through until mid to late April for the past few years and so this seems to be the trend. We confidently tell our clients that Spring Skiing is still as good as ever.

40cm in Val d’Isere, 25cm in Meribel, 20cm in St Martin and we have received emails from all of our operators across the Alps saying they they have had fresh snow.

Some last minute offers.

4 – 11 April 2010

St Martin de Belleville, Chalet Abode - €875 per person (from €1,569!). Sleeps 8+2 available of a room by room basis.

Val d’Isere, Chalet Margaux – £995 per adult catered including flights and coach transfers. Sleeps 12 available on a room by room basis.

Verbier, Chalet Berbou – £7,155 total price for the whole chalet catered. Sleeps 6.

11 – 18 February 2010

Chamonix, Chalet Serena – £13,680 total price for the whole chalet catered. Sleeps 14 people.

Please contact +44 1865 398 130 or email info@oxfordski.com for further information on these chalets and other great opportunities to go skiing this season.

Other very good news. Kylie Hardy our Sales Manager had a baby girl on Saturday. She is called Yasmine and all are doing well.

We are only half way through the season…..there is still time to ski

The good news is that we are only half way through this winter season and so if you have not booked already there is still plenty of time to go skiing. Or why not treat yourself to a second holiday.

Please see some great deals below in these catered chalets.

MERIBEL – Free childcare to be taken advantage of.

27 Feb – 6 March Chalet Virage – £699 per person with one free crech place per couple. Sold on a room by room basis

4 – 11 April (Easter holidays) Chalet Nant de Morel (10) £8,500 for exclusive us of the whole chalet.

VERBIER

28 Feb or 7 March Chalet Sorojasa (10) £13,550 or £14,400 for exclusive use.

28 March (Easter holidays) Chalet Treize Etoiles II (10+2) £16,950 for exclusive use.

28 March (Easter holidays) Chalet Plein Soleil (6) £9,500 for exclusive use.

ZERMATT

21 – 28 Feb Chalet Ulysse (8) CHF15,990/£9,594 for exclusive use.

28 Feb – 7 March Chalet Grace (10+2)  CHF38,640/£23,184 for exclusive use.

Please contact the office and speak to the sales consultants to discuss these chalets and many more. 0044 1865 398 130.

A Weekend in Chamonix

If you felt like a romantic weekend away for just two of you then we have the place.

Les Granges d’en Haut is an exclusive hamlet of fourteen chalets nestled in a secluded forest enclave overlooking the Chamonix Valley. They are flexible to last minute weekends and will even price a whole chalet for just two people.

Please have a look at this this option.

Chalet Flavie Sleeps 8

The price for two people from a Thursday to Sunday is €2,720 for exclusive use of the whole chalet including bed and breakfast.

You then also have access to the main hotel restaurant, bar and full spa facilities. So the perfect privacy of a chalet but the service and pleasures of a hotel.

Only an hour from Geneva airport this is ideal for a weekend away……..

Please call us on +44 1865 398 130 for full details.

Ever thought of renting a property for the whole winter season?

Season rentals in Verbier:

As well as our program of weekly rentals we have two, additional, luxury, penthouse properties available for seasonal rentals in Verbier:

Three bedrooms in a luxury apartment located next to Medran, 120,000 CHF for seasonal rent.
Four bedrooms in a luxury, duplex penthouse located in the centre of the village, 135,000 CHF for seasonal rent.

For further information please call 01865 398 130 and ask for Rupert.

Get a taste for skiing on these webcams

The snow really is coming and it is time of wax the skis and book skiing holiday!
We have chalets reduced by 25% for Christmas!

Please look at the following resort webcams…

VAL D’ISERE – Tourist office webcams

View from Chalet Le Chardon. The chalet sleeps 20 people and is one of the best in the resort.

ZERMATT – Tourist office webcams

VERBIER – Tourist office webcams

Please contact us for all special offers available for the first few weeks of the season.

info@oxfordski.com or +44 (0) 1865 398 130