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.

Don’t believe us about the amount of snow that’s fallen in the last week? Look at this photo!

This photo was taken at Eagle’s Nest in Val d’Isere this week by PeterMoho who posted it on Twitter.  There’s so much snow, the van couldn’t even get into the driveway!

What a great way to start the season!

Give us a call if you’d like to discuss all the best offers we have for the coming weeks. Chalet Mistral still has rooms available from Sunday 11th December for £995 per person – fantastic value!  See Harriet’s blog below for more details or call us on +44(0)1993 89942o.

Have a great weekend!

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.

New Year in Courchevel!

If its a New Year holiday in Courchevel that you’re after then look no further!
Chalet Anchorage is still available!

Chalet Anchorage is a short walk from the Pralong piste, providing an enviable location in the glamorous Courchevel 1850. The traditional style comes from using old wood and the large terraces and fabulous views makes this a perfect family chalet.

Call one of the Team today to find out more on +44 1993 899 421 or visit www.oxfordski.com for more information.

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.

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.

“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.

Rooms Available for Half Term

Hotel Matthiol, Zermatt

Those  thinking of booking a last minute ski holiday for next week will be delighted to hear that there is snow due this weekend and lots of hotel availability!

Zermatt has recently received 5cm of snow and is expecting around 20cm over the course of next week according to The Ski Club Great Britain website.

One fantastic hotel that would be happy to welcome you is the new Hotel Matthiol, located close to the Klein Matterhorn lift and slopes. This boutique, stylish hotel offers easy access to the mountain and direct views of the Matterhorn.

Rooms still available start from 500chf per room, per day, including breakfast.

Call The Oxford Ski Company on +44 (0) 1865 398130 to discuss last minute availability and where the best snow conditions can be found!

It’s snowing in Meribel…

The Hotel Helios, Meribel

What is more, it is due to carry on throughout next week with a particularly big snowfall of around 15cm due on Monday night. This is a promising early display for those skiing this year.

Availability is now minimal for New Year but Oxford Ski can offer a 7 night stay in the Hotel Helios for 3,150€ per person, on a half board basis, excluding travel.

Don’t miss out on your Christmas or New Year ski trip due to lack of availability by booking now. Call us on 01865 398130.