“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.

Sushi Sundays @ Nevai Hotel, Verbier

Every Sunday night at the Nevai Hotel, Verbier bar from 7pm, dishes start from 15 cHF per dish. Reservations on +41 27 775 40 40.

More details about this hotel…click here…

Still looking for a late season break?

We still have the fantastic Chalet Infusion available for the week commencing 3rd April. Available for €18,000 which includes your lift passes and transfers!

This three story luxury chalet is built in local Savoyarde style and houses five fully ensuite bedrooms of which four have private balconies. Each is furnished in a different style and all are sumptuous comfort zones for an après-ski soak and snooze.

The chalet has fantastic facilities including a ski room with heated boot racks, a large sitting room with open log fire, plus a TV, video, digital satellite and a DVD player. Outside there is a large games and sun deck with a hot tub, bar area and pool table.

For similar properties, and more great last minute offers, visit our website, or call us on + 44 (0)1865 398130.

Chalet Elephant Blanc newly available for New Year 2011

The Eléphant Blanc is all about comfort and location. Sleeping up to ten guests, it is equipped to provide skiers with every luxury and is one of the most sought after chalets in the Alps. With the blue Solaise piste literally on the doorstep and the nursery slopes conveniently close by, our guests have direct access to Val d’Isère’s immense ski area.

The chalet has a sophisticated yet deliciously relaxing feel. Each of the five ensuite double and twin bedrooms has been individually designed using a selection of beautiful fabrics, antique furnishings and works of art. The two large south and west facing balconies look across to the Face de Bellevarde with impressive picture windows flooding the chalet with warmth and light.

After a day on the slopes, ski back to the chalet for a well deserved massage or lounge in the sauna or steam room before heading into town to explore the many bars and shops. Relax in comfort to discuss tomorrow’s plans, swap stories of your day on the hill, or curl up with one of the many good reads from the chalet’s selection of books.

With its roaring log fire, the drawing room is the chalet’s main focus, and the galleried TV snug is the perfect hideaway. A great collection of games, videos and DVDs make this a welcoming haven for adults and children alike.

The centre of town is only a three minute chauffeured drive away, making the Eléphant Blanc easily accessible yet wonderfully private, surrounded by powder snow.

This luxury Val d’Isere property has recently become available for New Year 2011 week.  A popular choice every year, this will not be available for long, so take advantage now!

Peak Date Availability

Demand often outstrips supply for Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter, however, below are some chalets still currently available for these peak dates of the season.

Christmas (departing Sun 19th December)
» Chalet Hermine, Courchevel 1850 – £32,500 with exclusive use
» Chesa Falcun, Klosters  - CHF 60,700 with exclusive use
» Summit View Lugano, La Plagne  - £1,099 pp with flights & transfers
» Chalet du Vallon, Meribel  - EUR 12,000 with exclusive use
» Chalet Chloe, Saas Fee  - CHF 19,780 with exclusive use
» Chalet Getrud Gabl, St. Anton  - EUR 1,195 per person
» Chalet de la Cloche, Tignes – £30,000 with exclusive use
» Chalet La Bergerie, Val d’Isere  - £20,950 with exclusive use

New Year (departing Sun 26th December)
» Club Chateau, Alpe d’Huez  - £1,660 per person with flights & transfers
» Chalet Amazon Creek, Chamonix  - £29,500 with exclusive use
» Chalet Marmotte, Courchevel 1650 – EUR 23,000 with exclusive use
» Ferme de Moudon, Les gets – £34,385 with exclusive use
» Chalet Bonnehomme des Neiges, Meribel – £41,500 with exclusive use
» Chalet du Pre, Morzine  - £1,550 per person with flights & transfers
» Haus Jessica, Saas Fee – £14,080 with exclusive use
» Chalet Valpierre, Val d’Isere – EUR 35,400 with exclusive use

February Half Term (departing Sun 20th February)
» Zermatt Lodge, Zermatt  - CHF 37,070 with exclusive use
» Chalet Bebour, Verbier – £11,500 with exclusive use
» Chalet Davos, Val d’Isere – £2,287 per person with flights & transfers
» Chalet Chesetta, St. Mortiz – CHF 70,000 with exclusive use
» Chalet Floralie, St. Martin de Belleville – £1,500 per person based on 16
» Montana Lodge, Morzine – £1,759 per person with flights & transfers
» Chalet Chopine, Meribel – £22,500 with exclusive use

Tour de France sampling the summer sun in the mountains

Oxford Ski sales team hit St. Moritz

The Oxford Ski Company sales team have been in St Moritz this week, inspecting new and existing chalets and hotels for next season’s portfolio.

For information on the resort, the world-famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, or ski trips to Switzerland, visit the Oxford Ski website, or call us for a chat  on +44 (0) 1865 398130 about your options!

More news on the team’s adventures and findings to follow…

Introducing the Hotel Post, Zermatt

The Hotel Post, Zermatt

Those looking for a luxury, contemporary hotel will find no end of choice in Zermatt. One that particular impressed us last time we visited was the Hotel Post.

Its central location on the resort’s main street makes in a great base to explore the atmospheric centre of this smart, winter resort.

The Hotel Post is part of a complex that contains several restaurants to suit all tastes. The hotel also has its own lounge bar and night-club where you can indulge in some sophisticated après-ski.

If you want to take things easy after a long day on the slopes, head for the hotel’s spa. You’ll have the sauna, steam baths, Jacuzzi and treatment rooms to choose from.

Double rooms at this four star superior hotel start from 350CHF per room, per night, including breakfast.

For your own suite with private roof top terrace and balcony, living room, dining area and bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and wellness shower, treat yourself to a stay in the Matterhorn Suite. Prices start from 1,190CHF  per room, per night, including breakfast.

The hotel is also open for summer holidays. For more details on this superb hotel, please call The Oxford Ski Company on  +(44) 01865 398133.

Five of the best, slope-side, ski hotels

The Hotel le Lana, Courchevel 1850

Everyone loves the convenience of skiing back to their hotel. However,  the ski enthusiast may relish a black mogul field to get home whereas it might spell disaster for a family with small children. The Oxford Ski Company have compiled five of the best, slope-side, ski hotels to suit all preferences.

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Early booking incentive in Verbier

Sister hotels in Verbier, The King’s Parc and The Nevai, are both offering guests who book early one night free. For Sunday to Sunday stays booked before the 31st of August, 2010 guests will pay for 6 nights instead of seven.

The offer applies to stays taken between the 16th of January to the 6th of February, 2011 and from the 20th – 27th of March, 2011. Verbier boasts an excellent snow record and is considered by many to be a must-ski resort.

The Hotel Nevai: A double room at the Hotel Nevai is around 660CHF, per room, per night, including breakfast. If you fancy an extra special holiday to remember, why not go for the penthouse which is over 55m², with living room, fireplace, South facing terrace with private jacuzzi? The jacuzzi is 1,900CHF per room, per night, including breakfast.

The King’s Parc Hotel: A suite at the King’s Parc Hotel is around 730CHF per room, per night, including breakfast. This hotel also offers some lovely, four bed, family suites for 1,400CHF per room, per night, including breakfast.