Rediscover your love of skiing like Sue Lawley!

Sue and daughter Harriet in Val d'Isere

Sue Lawley wrote about her stay at the beautiful spa hotel, Les Barmes de l’Ours in Val d’Isere this weekend in the Mail on Sunday.  We were delighted to help organise the trip!

Les Barmes is one of our favourite hotels and is certainly a fantastic place to stay when you’re rediscovering the joys of skiing. If, like Sue, you unexpectedly find yourself hurtling down a red run when you’d rather be on a green, you can ease off the afternoon’s stresses with some heavenly treatments at the hotel’s fantastic spa. After all, there is more to do in the mountains than just ski!

Les Barmes de l’Ours also houses the Michelin starred Table de l’Ours – one of the best restaurants in Val d’Isere and not to be missed! Sue and her daughter Harriet enjoyed foie gras in a pear and wild celery sauce, Lake Geneva char with bouilla-baisse and polenta and slow roasted pork with honey and lemon. Delicious!

If you’d like ideas for tailor-made skiing trips, give our specialist team a call now – 01993 899 420.

The spa at Hotel Les Barmes de l'Ours

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!

Last chance to book Grand Sarire

The ever popular Chalet Sarire (sleeps 10+2) and Grand Sarire (the chalet plus an additional 4 to 6 beds) only have 3 weeks left to rent this winter season. We feel that this is one of the best value luxury properties in the Espace Killy. With exceptional food and wine, attentive personal service and extremely comfortable surroundings, this chalet is hard beat.

As an added bonus, any bookings made through The Oxford Ski Company will receive one complimentary sports or relaxation massage per person during their stay.

The chalet is available on 15th January, 5th February and 15th April.

Smaller group? For smaller groups, there may be the opportunity to rent this property on a room by room basis. Please contact the chalet team on +44 1993 899 421 for more information and pricing.

Post Christmas getaway

During the festive period your attentions may have been diverted to the thought of skiing. January is a fantastic time to ski, particularly during the latter stages of the month with some fantastic off-peak prices and the added bonus of quieter slopes and smaller lift queues.

If you are interested in hearing some of the options which are available to you, then please do not hesitate to give the Oxford Ski company a call today.

How about the fabulous Zermatt Peak with its glorious position, stunning interior and impeccable service? With great availability in January, this Chalet will not disappoint.

Call the Sales team on +44 1993 899 421 and one of us will be happy to help.

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.

Luxury in Zermatt for New Year

Exciting news at Chalet Maldeghem, Klosters

Between the dates of 18-22 January Polo on Ice comes to Klosters, and Chalet Maldeghem will have it’s own exclusive hospitality tent where guests can watch the game and meet the players.

Chalet Maldeghem is also using a new event manager who can organize a variety of extra services. She will greet you on arrival at the chalet, and is happy to discuss with you the varied selection of special events that can be arranged.  Some of those on offer to Maldeghem guests include dinners at the ice hotel or remote mountain inns (with a torch-led descent), off-piste skiing into Austria (day trips of up to 40 km), and late lunches in delightful mountain restaurants.

On poor weather days, or if you just feel like a change of pace, why not sample a luxurious therapeutic massage; just one of many holistic treatments also including Chinese acupuncture, available to guests staying in Chalet Maldeghem.

For more information on this, or any of our luxury catered ski accommodation, in the Swiss Alps and beyond, call the sales team on 0044 (0) 1865 398130.

Luxury Ski Hotels in Vail, Colorado

Four Seasons Resort, Vail, Luxury Ski Hotel

Vail, Colorado, is known as one of the best ski resorts in all of North America. A few of us took a trip out to Vail in March last season, not only did we enjoy great skiing with fantastic snow conditions, we also visited some exceptional luxury ski hotels and luxury condos such as the Four Seasons, Vail, above. Great for a couples ski holiday or families alike.

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Luxury Ski Hotel

If you are looking for a family ski holiday, a great family friendly hotel is The Arrabelle at Vail Square above.  Located close to the slopes and with plenty of activities such as ice skating, swimming in the roof top pool, or shopping in the quaint boutiques.

There are many more fantastic luxury ski accommodations in Vail, please do take a look at the hotel page on our website, or call the hotel team on  +44 (0) 1865 398132.

As a final tip, must-do’s in Vail include; 1 – ski the Blue Sky Basin for some great tree runs 2 – have a cocktail in the stylish Frost Bar at the Hotel Sebastian 3 – enjoy a juicy steak at the Chophouse.

“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 Ormello, Courchevel 1850 – true luxury Alpine ski

Chalet Ormello – arguably one of the most prestigious luxury ski chalets in the Alps.

With exceptional service, cuisine and accommodation that is the height of luxury you couldn’t fail to want to return again and again.

The Chalet boasts a beautiful indoor swimming pool, gym, private cinema, bar and 9 fabulous bedrooms making ample space for a relaxing and indulgent ski holiday.

With easy access to all ski resort Courchevel 1850 has to offer, there is no fault found. With plenty of availability still left for the looming Winter season, why not contact us at The Oxford Ski Company today.

Brand new images have just been added to our website, to show case the delights this luxury catered ski chalet has to offer.

Call on +44 (0) 1865 398130 or visit us at our website.