Free Transfers Offer for holidays in Meribel!

Take advantage of FREE airport transfers* for holidays at these charming chalets in lovely Meribel from 15th – 22nd January -

Chalet Lindon, Meribel just £399 per person

Chalet Bambis, Meribel just £599 per person

Chalet L’Ardour, Meribel just £599 per person

These prices also include -

Our dedicated Concierge Service
Seven nights’ accommodation
Dedicated service from the chalet staff
Daily breakfast and afternoon tea
Children’s supper
Pre-dinner canapés
Dinner on six nights
Beers and soft drinks
Carefully selected house wines
One staff day off per week
Daily housekeeping
Fresh flowers and daily newspapers
Resort driving service (0800 – 2200)

*Guests wishing to take advantage of the free airport transfers from Geneva must arrive in by 14:30 on 15th January. Return flights on 22nd January must be booked from 11am onwards.

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!

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.

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.

The Chalet at 11º East

This winter, where the snow has been good further east in the Alps, Obergurgl offers an excellent option when it comes to winter holidays. With fantastic views of the surrounding glaciers and many 3000m peaks, the resort is a real gem.

The Chalet at 11º East, in Obergurgl, is available for exclusive hire for 8- 10 people. The Chalet offers:

• Superb Dining and your own Bar – truly fashionable cuisine, with an emphasis on the freshest of ingredients

• Home Cinema – you can watch the rugby on a 50cm screen or select one of over 100 Blue Ray DVD’s, there must be something to suit

• Unbeatable Location – right on the slopes, but in the heart of the village

• Stunning views – peer out the window to the mountains and valley beyond

• No queues – say goodbye to the pain of the lift line

• Snow assured till end April

With 256km of immaculate alpine slopes, Obergurgl has an exceptional reputation. The skiing experience starts at 1,800m and rises to a staggering altitude of 3,082m. Thanks to this high Alpine location snow is guaranteed throughout the season, which runs right to the end of April.

An exquisite visit to Crans-Montana

Hotel le Crans, Crans-Montana

Nothing gets you in the mood for Christmas more than an early season ski trip so having spent a couple of days in various ski resorts, the Oxford Ski Company is feeling particular festive. Good early snowfall, empty ski slopes, no lift queues and beautiful blue skis also helped encourage yule-tide good humour.

We only had a couple of days to slip away before the seasonal deluge of phone calls arrives so there was no better place to head to than Crans-Montana with its short transfer distance from Geneva and well linked ski area.

One particular highlight of many was enjoying the beautiful panoramic view from the Hotel le Crans outdoor pool at night.

To find out more about the hotels of Crans-Montana, call the Oxford Ski Company on +44 (0) 1865 398133.

Alpine Hide and Seek

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The Chalet, at 11 Degrees East

The Chalet, at 11 Degrees East is Obergurgl′s first boutique chalet!

Completely renovated in time for the 2010 season. The chalet is available for exclusive hire and provides upscale living and accommodation for 8-10 people in luxurious en suite bedrooms. Situated right on the piste by the children’s ski school, the views are stunning and the chalet is right in the hub of village life, just a stone’s throw from the action. Other attractive features include a spacious living area with log fire, bar, dining room, ski room, toning zone and home cinema with a vast choice of dvds!

The Chalet is available for hire on a fully inclusive basis and offers unashamed luxury with flat screen TVs, wireless internet connection, iPod docking stations, Wii, luxury bathroom toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

The Oxford Ski Company can be contacted via our website or on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Megève Hotel Offers

The Fermes de Maries, Megève

Several superb establishments in the refined resort of Megève are currently offering reduced rates and complementary lift passes for seven day stays.

Les Fermes de Maries: Club rooms are 1,610€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

Hotel Mont Blanc: Club rooms are 1,575€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

Hotel Lodge Park: Lodge rooms are 1,820€ per person, per week, including lift pass, accommodation only.

For availability and rates contact Oxford Ski on + (0) 44 1865 398133