Have you been to St Martin de Belleville?

Sunbathing in Les Trois Vallees

St Martin de Belleville is a bit of a hidden gem, even though it’s right in the middle of the famous Trois Vallees ski area.  The village is wonderfully picturesque and full of  Alpine charm meaning you can really get the best of both worlds here by staying in a pretty, unspoilt resort with the biggest linked ski area in the world on your doorstep.

SPECIAL OFFER!

La Ferme de Belleville – a beautiful, 400 year old, Savoyard farmhouse, is available from Sunday 8th – Sunday 15th January for just £655 per person (a saving of £200) including a champagne reception on arrival, dedicated concierge and fantastic full catering.

Chalet Abode – another wonderful chalet in St Martin de Belleville, is available a week later from Sunday 15th – Sunday 22nd January for £895 per person (again, a saving  of £200). This also includes all the services on offer at La Ferme.

Call us to find out more – +44 (0)1993 899420

Luxury in Zermatt for New Year

Welcome back to Chalet Nanouk in Val d’Isere

Chalet Nanouk is one of Val d’Isere’s picture perfect chalets within walking distance of the village centre and main lift stations.

The traditional chalet built with local stone and wood, has been lovingly furnished to provide that much desired, homely atmosphere.

Spread over three floors, Nanouk is the ideal size for a group or 12 or 14. With plenty of room for everybody to put their feet up in the large living/dining room, stories of the day’s (or previous night’s) antics are bound to start flowing! For those with weary limbs, we recommend heading down to the wellness area to jump in the Jacuzzi or relax in the steam room!

This chalet is only on average £774 per person per week for a fully catered service.

For more information on this lovely traditional chalet please contact a member of our sales team on 01865 398 131.

Two Free Lift passes!

Verbier is a favourite among many. With the extensive skiing, excellent night life and breathtaking views it certainly earns its place as one of the top resorts to visit. Lift passes are your ticket to the mountain and essential for any skier. That’s why this offer is simply too good to miss:

Two 4 Valley adult lift passes FREE when you book one of many exclusive luxury chalets in Verbier with The Oxford Ski Company.

Chalet Kernow (sleep 12 + 2) bookings are included in this fantastic deal – The chalet is extremely spacious and sleeps up to 14 people in over 500sqm of accommodation. It has been decorated to the highest standard by a leading interior designer and facilities include, a snooker table, outdoor Jacuzzi and mini spa with sauna, steam room and massage area.

Call one of our Private Travel Consultants to find out to which other chalets this offer is also applicable, and your ticket to the mountain is one step closer.

With plenty of availability still left, we’ll be sure to find your perfect mountain retreat.

Hurry, the offer only lasts through September!

Chalet Kilimanjaro- 9th Jan 2011

Need a week away to detox from the festive period? Why not book this luxury ski chalet with a group of mates (sleeps up to 8 people) and get some fresh alpine air in your lungs?

The chalet is available on a fully catered basis with top level service for just £995 per person (a saving of £650 each).

Give us a call today about this offer or any other skiing request you may have – +44 1865 398 130 (info@oxfordski.com).

View details of Chalet Kilimanjaro

Alpine wedding?

Ferme de Montagne is a spacious, charming farmhouse set up as a small boutique style hotel. Located in Les Gets, just one hour from Geneva, the property enjoys stunning views of the mountains. An unrivalled opportunity to have your wedding in possibly one of the most beautiful mountain locations in the French Alps.

What can Ferme de Montange offer as a wedding venue?….Elegance, style and ambience, seamless wedding planning, tasting weekends, outstanding gourmet food, bespoke wedding arrangements, pre and post wedding activities and honeymoon packages in the summer or winter.

Chalet Eagles Nest

Some of you may already know of this chalet, as it is one of the top chalets to rent in Val d’Isere. This season, there is the opportunity to stay at Chalet Eagles Nest even if you aren’t a group of twelve. On the 6th and 27th February 2011, the chalet is being sold on a room by room basis, for £2,795 per person (includes flights and transfers).

• High level of service and cuisine.
• Indoor pool
• Commanding views over Val d’Isere
• 100m from La Face piste

If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare offer, contact us at our website, or by phone on +44 (0) 1865 398 130.

The Times feature 20 best summer mountain retreats

The Times Travel section (Saturday 3rd July 2010) last weekend featured Annabelle Thorpe’s article on the 20 best summer mountain retreats, two of which we are proud to include in Oxford Ski‘s luxury portfolio!

As the article rightly states, as the “largest and highest summer skiing area in Europe”, Zermatt offers skiers the rare opportunity for glacier skiing in the height of summer! Twenty-five kilometres of pistes and eight ski lifts remain open all summer, with the Klein Matterhorn cable car soaring up a sheer mountain face to a lung bursting 3820m (12,530ft).

Located at the very centre of Zermatt, nestled within the imposing Alpine mountains and with the Matterhorn in sight, the views from your suite in Hotel Firefly will take your breath away. This modern, family-run hotel combines traditional design with twenty-first century comfort – with stylish furniture, rustic Alpine materials (including native wood and stone set against glass & metal) and offbeat accessories.

Also featured, The – eponymous – Lodge Verbier – popular with discerning travellers & ‘Virgin brand’ enthusiasts throughout the year! More commonly booked for spa breaks and outdoor pursuits other than skiing in the summer months, this exclusive retreat truly epitomises luxury.

Contact us at The Oxford Ski Company website, or by telephone on +44 (0) 1865 398130 for ideas and availability for these – and other – properties, for winter or summer stays.

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.

A white Easter is always a good option

Much as we all like to have a white Christmas. If you are a skier then having a white Easter is also a very sensible option. With two months of the season still to go there is plenty of time to go skiing!

EASTER HOLIDAYS
28 March – 4 April 2010
Chalet Hermine in Courchevel 1850 – sleeps 10 people. £32,870
Chalet Montana in Val d’Isere – sleeps 12 + 3. £43,824
Chalet Chineur in Verbier – sleep 8. £13,950
Chalet de Drus in Chamonix – sleeps 14. €20,000 You know it makes sense! Book a skiing holiday!!