A new year, a new interior

We are pleased to announce the new interior of Chalet Les Brames, arguably the chalet that started the luxury ski chalet revolution of the last 90′s. This chalet features on The Oxford Ski Company portfolio as well as being recognised by The Luxury Chalet Collection as one of the top 20 chalets available to rent in the world.

For more information or to book this beautiful luxury ski chalet Meribel, please contact our team on +44 1993 899 421. Full details can be found on www.oxfordski.com 

Pre Christmas Get Away.

With all of the snow that has fallen over the last week and with a lot of snow forecast for all of this week, why not head out to the Alps to enjoy the perfect Pre-Xmas Xmas celebration.

Luxury chalet, Marmotte Mountain Azimuth, in Chamonix Valley has availability from Friday the 16th of December until Friday the 23rd of December – dates are designed for people who finish work this Friday the 16th of December who would like to go for a pre Xmas ski but be back at home in plenty of time for Xmas. These dates are also designed for people to be here ready to go for the 1st day of the full opening of the Chamonix Valley lift system – it will be electric atmosphere and even better snow conditions!

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!

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.

Aspen Snowmass opening early – Nov. 19!!

No further comment required – the season has almost started…

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.

Spend your Christmas and New Year in Zermatt!!!

Luxury Ski Chalet Zer Egga in Zermatt has become available for Christmas and New Year!

This Star Duplex Apartment sleeps six people and it situated in the quiet area of Wiesti Neighbourhood in Zermatt.
Chalet Zer Egga is the perfect place to relax by the fire after a long day on the mountains whilst enjoying the Festive season.

For further information on Chalet Zer Egga please contact a member of our team on 01865 398 131 who will be happy to help.

Introducing Chalet Fourmiliere, Morzine

The Oxford Ski Company are delighted to announce that a new catered chalet in Morzine has just been added to our portfolio.

Chalet Fourmiliere is a completely renovated early 19th Century farmhouse, just outside Morzine resort centre. Unlimited transfers to and from the slopes and town centre are provided by the chalet staff throughout your stay.

The chalet has 6 luxury en suite bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 12 guests comfortably with room six offering additional space for 2 young children. Each bedroom is individually decorated to a high standard offering twin or double beds.

The chalet boasts a large living area with open fireplace. The double height dining room with its bar and mezzanine library area above, offers a fabulously huge space to enjoy sumptuous meals, cocktails or lazy afternoons with a book from the library.

“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.