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• Our hidden gems

  Thursday January 3, 2013 by Rupert Longsdon

  

  Every year our team spends hours in the Alps exploring new luxury ski chalets and lodges. Whilst many are in the 'headline resorts' there are many we feature that are not in quite such obvious destinations. 

  Here are six example of luxury ski chalets...

   

  HIDDEN DRAGON, 4 VALLEES
  Ideally only 20 minutes from Sion Airport, this is the ultimate private chalet with exceptional service, a "ski in, ski out" location and offered with in-house spa therapists.  
  
  Currently available for 17th Feb 2013 - CHF 90,000 with exclusive use and a catered service. 

  CHALET EUGENIA, KLOSTERS
  It is rare to find such a large, family chalet in this resort. Famed for its links to UK Royalty, the resort of Klosters and this luxury ski chalet are a winning combination.

  Weeks available in March from CHF 35,000 per week with a catered service. 

  CHALET 11 DEGREES EAST, OBERGURGL
  This Tyrolean resort is better known for its hotels which makes this boutique "ski in, ski out" a rare find. We love the chalet, it is privately  owned and managed and feedback from our guests is always exemplary.

  Easter (31st March 2013) is currently available at £16,500 per week with a catered service.

  CHALET N, LECH
  New this season, this incredible luxury ski chalet is more of a private hotel than humble chalet. Every aspect of this property is first class. The 'entry fee' is phenomenal, but it has the standards  to match!

  Selected weeks of the season available at EUR 270,000 per week, full service.

  CHAMOIS LODGE, ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE
  We love St. Martin de Belleville because of its small French village feel, yet is super fast links to the 3 Valley ski area. This new property is first rate and offered with a uncomplicated, attentive and tailored service. 

  Currently available for 17th Feb 2013 - £16,995 with exclusive use and a catered service.

  CHALET TWENTY26, MORZINE
  Whilst Morzine is a well known area, small luxury chalets are not something in abundance here. It's short distance from Geneva makes this an idea location for families or for short breaks and Twenty26 offers boutique luxury for a sensible price. 

  Available for selected weeks of the season starting at £700 per person with a catered service. 

   

  For more information on these luxury ski chalets or any other of our personally inspected properties please make an enquiry or give us a call on +44 1993 899 420. 

• Quite possibly the coolest property in the Alps

  Tuesday October 2, 2012 by George Webb

  

  We are proud to present the latest addition to our portfolio in the form of Chalet One Oak, a spectacular new property nestled in the peaceful village of Combloux, just a few minutes from the  atmospheric resort of Megeve and the famous Princess ski lift.

  The property has been carefully designed to take advantage of its beautiful setting, with magnificent views of the Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains. Each of the six en-suite bedrooms has floor to ceiling windows and a terrace with dramatic views of the mountains and the rolling country side.

  With its unique blend of contemporary and traditional features throughout the spacious interior, Chalet One Oak offers a luxurious alpine escape just an hour from Geneva International Airport.

  To find out more, speak to one of our travel consultants on +44 1993 899 421, or click here to view further images.

• Luxury Hotels - Portfolio Update 2012/13

  Friday September 21, 2012 by Karen Cabena

  

  Every year we review our collection of luxury ski hotels and we feel that our 2012/13 collection is the best yet! Each property is inspected personally by one of the team to ensure that we can get under the skin of each hotel and help you make an informed decision about which hotel will form the perfect base for your skiing holiday.

  NEW FOR 2012/13

  Nira Alpina, St. Moritz - "ski in, ski out", affordable with a modern edge
  Cristallo, Cortina -  iconic hotel with great history and fabulous food
  Chalet Zannier, Megeve - a refreshing new luxury concept in this glitzy resort
  Montage, Deer Valley - a five star "ski in, ski out" experience in Utah
  Fairmont Bannf and Lake Louise - exceptional skiing in the Canadian Rockies  
  La Kaila, Meribel - coming soon!

  WHATS AVAILABLE OVER NEW YEAR?

  Vereina, Klosters
  Le Brussels, Val d'Isere
  Le Savoie, Val d'Isere
  Le Manali, Courchevel 1650
  Le Portetta, Courchevel 1650
  La Sivoliere, Courchevel 1850
  Le Chabichou, Courchevel 1850
  Le Guarda Golf, Crans Montana

  Please contact our hotel team on +44 1993 899 422 for more information. 

• Skier or Foody? My Top Choices for a Great Alpine Lunch.

  Tuesday September 11, 2012 by Mark Gibbins

  

  Twelve years ago,  I was a senior chef de partie at Kensington Place, London. In November 2000, I left the city to become head chef of a luxury chalet in Crans Montana, Switzerland and it was here that I came to love the mountains. There's nothing quite like speeding down the pistes on a crisp morning, under bright blue skies - the fresh air is invigorating and the views are incredible (especially in Crans Montana with its famous  1000 peaks vista). Cheffing is in my blood though and it should therefore come as no surprise that I'm a bit of a foody! As much as I love skiing, I've always seen it mostly as a means of exciting transportation to and from lunch! My holiday snaps are always dominated by spectacular images of the cooking I've sampled, AKA 'food porn.'

  After years in this industry, I've skied all over the world and can confidently say I'm  the one to ask if you're looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a tasty Alpine lunch.  My top five recommendations include the Chetzeron in Crans Montana for its panoramic views, Valaisan wines and delicious puddings - pistachio ice cream cake with meringues anyone?La Fruitiere in Val d'Isere is next - full of character with antiques, milk churns and white washed wood (when you've finished eating you can party away at the infamous Folie Douce next door).  Zermatt has some of the best mountain restaurants around (you can even go gourmet ski guiding here) and Chez Vrony is our personal favourite.  Courchevel has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other ski resort - for a special treat, try Le Cap Horn.  And for a typical Swiss mountain lunch, Chez Dany in Verbier delivers on all fronts.  Sometimes, a bubbling cheese fondue is the only way forward! I really feel that a good mountain lunch is an essential part of an unforgettable ski holiday - try one of these places and I'm sure you'll become just as much of a ski foody as me!

  If you're a ski foody, give us a call and we'll plan your ski holiday around some excellent restaurant reservations. We can also recommend the best 'foody' hotels and chalets +44 1993 899 420

   

• Top 10 Swimming Pools

  Monday June 18, 2012 by Sarah Kitching

  

  Many of the luxury ski chalets and hotels we feature have incredible spa facilities and swimming pools - perfect for easing aching limbs at the end of a day on the slopes.  Here are a few of our absolute favourite luxury ski chalets with swimming pools;

  1. L Raphael, Verbier, Switzerland
  2. Marco Polo, Val d'Isère, France
  3. Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, Canada
  4. The Art Chalet, Courchevel 1850, France
  5. Chalet Seven, Crans-Montana, Switzerland
  6. Aurelio Clubhouse, Lech, Austria
  7. Chalet Norte, Verbier, Switzerland
  8. Shemshak Lodge, Courchevel 1850, France
  9. Badrutt's Palace Hotel, St Moritz, Switzerland
  10. Dent Blanche, Verbier, Switzerland

  For more information on these luxury ski chalets or any other property in our portfolio, please get in touch with our chalet team on +44 1993 899 421 or make an online enquiry. 

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