Conde Nast Traveller Top 50 Travel Specialists
Oxford Ski Company is recognised in the Conde Nast Traveller Top 50 Travel Specialist 2025.
Rupert Longsdon
Founder & Chairman
It is a love of being in the mountains and cold snowy landscapes that still appeals to me. Whether the Alps or Antarctica, skiing takes you to all these places. I have many more to explore which is exciting.
I am an Alpine and Telemark skier.
Favourite resorts: Crans-Montana, Val d’Isere and Zermatt.
Ski seasons: Two in Val d'Isère, over 10 years in Crans-Montana and Méribel.
Favourite properties: The Arula Chalets in Lech, Chalet Grace in Zermatt and Chalet Abade in Val d’Isere
Favourite lunch and après: Le Panoramic in Tignes. Be prepared to get settled in. Make sure you time it right to get the Tufs lift back to Val d’Isere, mind you. There's also nothing quite like the sun terrace of Edelweiss in Val d’Isere late season... only a short ski home.
My tip: You can never stop learning, and this is particularly true when it comes to skiing. Always budget for a ski instructor or guide, as it will enable you to get so much more out of your holiday. It's also a good idea to book afternoon group lessons at New Year and Half Term: no morning rush, lessons are quieter, and there are no queues. The children can learn whilst you enjoy lunch guilt-free, having skied with the children in the morning and avoiding the interruptions (“please can we go skiing now”...)
Articles I've written
The Best Luxury Ski-in/Ski-out Chalets and Hotels in Zermatt
A unique ski-in/ski-out experience awaits you in Zermatt with these exclusive luxury ski-in/ski-out properties.
Deplar Farm, Iceland: Your next great adventure
Nestled within Iceland’s Troll Peninsula sits Deplar Farm, where adventure awaits you.
25 Years Leading the Ski Industry
Join us on a thrilling retrospective journey as we sit down with Rupert Longsdon to explore how the luxury ski industry has evolved into a dynamic, di
Our Services Are Free, But How Can That Be?
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A Brief History of Luxury Catered Chalets
As winter travel and the adventure economy began to grow in popularity during the first half of the 20th Century, so did the desire for a truly tailor
Return to the Mountains
Re-connect, re-discover, be re-inspired. Return to the Mounatins. When you're ready, we're here for you.
Forgotten How to Travel? Here’s 6 Top Tips for Travel in a Post-Brexit World
It's been a while since many of us got away and the rules have probably changed since you last did, so here are our top 6 watch-points for travel this
Skiing Shouldn't Cost the Earth
In a continued effort to drive positive change and action to tackle the environmental impacts of travel, Oxford Ski Company has forged three strategic
What makes us different?
Experience
We have been designing and delivering luxury ski holidays for 25 years. Our experience in the industry is unparalleled. You can trust us to create the perfect trip for you and your family.
Expertise
Our team live and breathe skiing and are passionate about the destinations we sell. We work with only the best chalet and hotel providers. All are regularly inspected to ensure our exacting standards are met.
Service
Each Oxford Ski Company booking includes our complimentary pre-arrival concierge service. Your specialist will help arrange the all-important finer details that are part of planning the perfect ski holiday.