Ten of The Best Luxury Chalets
Jan 10, 2012; 7:59 AM ET
Bella Coola, Verbier, Switzerland
With a large terrace area and spectacular views over the Val de Bagnes, towards the Dents du Midi, accessing Verbier's famous slopes is simple as Bella Coola is directly between Verbier's two main lift stations, Medran and Savoleyres. The famous Verbier après-ski , nightlife and shops are within a simple 10 minute downhill walk.
Sleeps 11: 1 master bedroom, 4 bedrooms
Indoor Swimming pool
Pool bar
Spa with steam room
Integrated media system throughout
Wine cellar
Library/TV snug
Large sitting room with fireplace
Floor to ceiling picture windows
Balconies and terraces
Chalet Les Brames, Meribel, France
Located in the exclusive Lotissement Les Brames gated enclave, with stunning views of Mont Vallon, the chalet is a short drive to the lifts of La Chaudanne or Mottaret and the centre of the resort. In good snow, intermediates can ski to within a few hundred metres of the chalet.
Sleeps 12 + 2: 6 bedrooms
Outdoor hot tub
Spa with steam room
Indoor plunge pool
Private gym
Massage treatment room
Large sitting room with bar
Home cinema
Private garden
Club Aurelio, Lech, Austria
Aurelio Clubhouse is located in the heart of Lech commanding a "ski in, ski out" position beside the Schlegelkopf slope. Set back just above the main road the property has fabulous terraces and balconies with views down across the village.
Sleeps 18: 1 master suite, 8 bedrooms
200m2 master suite
"Ski in, ski out" location
23 metre indoor swimming pool
Private spa with steam room and sauna
Massage treatment room
Large sitting room with open fireplace
Library
Formal dining room
Chalet Zermatt Peak, Zermatt, Switzerland
Chalet Peak enjoys an enviable location right in the centre of the village, close to Zermatt's famous restaurants and right in the heart of the picturesque car-free streets. The central location situated between all ski areas ensures all ski lifts are just a few minutes away via Electro taxi.
Sleeps 12: 5 bedrooms
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor hot tub
Private gym
Spa with steam room and sauna
Massage treatment room
Extensive wine cellar
Ski room with bootwarms
Media snug/library
Terraces and balconies
Le Blanchot, Courchevel, France
Located just above the centre of the resort, in the exclusive residential sector of Belvedere, the Bellecote piste is just 50m from the chalet door and the centre of the resort a short 2 minute drive. Le Blanchot enjoys unimpeded views of the slopes and of the Tarentaise mountains.
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor hot tub
Spa with steam room
Massage treatment room
Large sitting room with open fireplace
Formal dining room
Elevator to all floors
Large garage
Ski and boot room
Top of the Mill, Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is a large town and Top of Mill offers a great location - in good conditions you can ski to the door, yet it is only a 5 minute walk into Aspen to enjoy everything that this 'playground of the rich and famous' has to offer - an amazing array of restaurants, bars and shops. Top of Mill offers privacy and space in a way that other resorts cannot compete with and, being only 5 miles from Aspen Airport.
Sleeps 12+ 4: 5 bedrooms, plus apartment
"Ski in" access
Outdoor hot tub
Private Gym
Massage treatment room
Spa area with steam shower
Media & games room
Wine room
Ferme de Moudon, Les Gets, France
This is an intensely private and discreet location. Set in its own private grounds, Moudon is blessed with fabulous uninterrupted views of the national park, pistes and powder fields give the feeling that all you survey is your own. However, it is only a three minute chauffeured drive from the village of Les Gets and the main lift hub.
Sleeps 10: 5 bedrooms
Outdoor Hot tub
Sauna
Media room with fireplace
Ski room with boot warmers
Contemporary openplan sitting room
Jo Malone bath and beauty products
Study area
Private grounds and balconies
Hidden Dragon, Veysonnaz, France
Perched at 1500m, Hidden Dragon's very private position, nestled in a forest above the village of Veysonnaz, offers enchanting uninterrupted views over the Rhone Valley. This chalet offers skiers the luxury of "ski in, ski out" access and is only a short chauffeured drive or stroll into town. Previous guests have loved the convenience of Sion airport just 20 minutes from the chalet.
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms
"Ski in, ski out" location
Outdoor hot tub
Yoga deck
Spa with sauna & steam room
Massage treatment room
Professional private cinema
Gentlemens club/ski room
Large wine cellar
Chalet Indigo, Megeve, France
Located in Mont d'Arbois, this is one of very few luxury chalets in the resort that is truly "ski in, ski out". Access is a short drive away and guests can take advantage of a full driving service on request.
Sleeps 12: 5 bedrooms
"Ski in, ski out"
Indoor heated swimming pool
Hot tub
Steam room
Large sitting room with open fireplace
Cinema / Night club
Private study
Private garden
Wine cellar
Chesa Falcun, Klosters, Switzerland
Situated peacefully on the edge of the village, on a south-facing slope, the land in front of the chalet is virgin snowfield, never to be built on. This is perfect for the children to play on within sight of the adults whilst you relax on the heated terrace. A beginners ski lift is just 150 metres from the chalet and the centre of the village is a short ski or chauffeur driven ride away.
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms
Outdoor hot tub
Sauna & steam room
Massage treatment room
Extensive wine cellar
Private study area
Large sitting room with fireplace
Formal dining room
South facing balconies
We wish to thank Laura Willing of the Oxford Ski
Company for her assistance with this article.
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