Five Alpine Ski Chalets to Watch This Winter

If the winter you've been picturing involves crackling fires, fresh snow, and cosy chalets in the Alps, The Oxford Ski Company has five properties worth knowing about this season.

Le Verbier View 01

Verbier, Switzerland | Sleeps 6

Peering out over the snow-dusted peaks of the Grand Combin and Swiss Alps in a protected heritage site, Le Verbier View 01 is perfect for guests looking for peace and quiet just a five-minute drive from bustling Verbier. Floor-to-ceiling, sliding glass doors flood the open-plan living space with light while warm wood textures, a feature stone fireplace and outdoor hot tub keep things feeling cosy to return home to after thrilling days crunching through snow. 

Highlights:

■ Fireplace

■ Outdoor cedar wood hot tub

■ Cedar wood cold plunge 

■ Outdoor sauna

■ South facing terrace 

■ Gym

■ Parking 

■ Ski locker with heated boot and glove warmers

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Cabane Tortin

Verbier, Switzerland | Sleeps 6+4

Perched at 3,000m above a millennia-old glacier in Switzerland’s Pennine Alps, Cabane Tortin offers a truly off-grid alpine experience. Minimalist yet inviting, this cinematic retreat boasts unrivalled mountain views, total seclusion, and a dedicated team, including a private chef, house staff, and ski guide, ready to ensure every wish is catered for.

Days can be spent heli-skiing, snowshoeing, or carving the slopes with expert instructors. Evenings are made for unwinding in the sauna, curling up beside the log fire, or enjoying gourmet dining that delights all the senses.

Highlights:

■ Ski-in / ski-out location

■ Exceptional panoramic views

■ Sauna

■ Log fireplace

■ Music system

■ Wine cellar

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Villa Volt

St. Moritz, Switzerland | Sleeps 6+4

Sitting in a prime location in Via Tinus just minutes from Chantarella cable car, complete with unobstructed views over St.Moritz and the lake, this elegant five-bedroom property is a modern and timeless take on the classic Swiss chalet.

Completed just last year and powered entirely by heat from bitcoin mining (the first house in Switzerland), Villa Volt places well-being at its heart, with a cutting-edge longevity spa complete with an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, cold plunge pool, meditation room and even a cryochamber.

Highlights:

■ Energy self-sufficient property

■ 10 metre indoor pool 

■ Cryotherapy chamber

■ Sauna

■ Hammam

■ Cold Plunge

■ Gym

■ Meditation room

■ Wine Cellar

■ Private elevator

■ Heated garage

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Getting to the Swiss Alps

Zurich (ZRH / LSZH), the country’s largest international airport and Geneva (GVA / LSGG) remain the two best options for travelling to the Swiss Alps, with smaller airports including Sion (SIR / LSGS)and Samedan (SMV / LSZS) also good alternatives depending on which resort you land on.

■ Davos–Klosters: Approx. 2hr drive, or 55 minutes by helicopter from Zurich

■ Verbier: Approx. 45 minute drive, or 10 minutes by helicopter from Sion

■ Zermatt: Approx. 1hr15 drive, or 15 minutes by helicopter from Sion

■ St. Moritz: Approx. 10 minutes by car from Samedan

Chalet Pierre

Méribel, France | Sleeps 14+1

The wow-factor is strong at Chalet Pierre with its sweeping mountain views, refined wood interiors and grand open spaces.

Offering effortless access to the three valleys, this ski in/ski out chalet sits on the edge of Morel chairlift and the bottom of the Hullote piste, perfect for days spent carving down the area’s generous selection of pistes, whatever your age or ability. Return for a relaxing wind down in the dedicated wellness area (complete with hot tub, sauna, and hammam), cosy nights spent beside the fireplace, in the cinema room or with the whole crew in the games room.

Highlights:

■ Indoor hot tub

■ Sauna

■ Hammam

■ Massage room

■ Cinema room

■ Ski locker with electric boot warmers

■ Underground parking

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Chalet Aspen

Megève, France | Sleeps 8+4

Blending contemporary luxury with timeless alpine charm, Chalet Aspen is a five-bedroom retreat nestled in the heart of Mont d’Arbois, just a 10-minute drive from the enchanting centre of Megève.

Light-filled, open-plan living spaces set the stage for both relaxation and entertaining. With plenty of amenities including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, state-of-the-art cinema room and your favourite arcade games, this chalet is a fantastic option for large groups or families looking for ultimate comfort and style.

Highlights:

■ 11m indoor/outdoor swimming pool

■ Outdoor & indoor hot tub

■ Sauna

■ Hammam with ice machine

■ Massage room

■ Gym

■ Wine cellar

■ Table football, pool table & air hockey table

■ Cinema room

■ Steinway piano

■ Fireplace

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Getting to the French Alps

Chambéry (CMF / LFLB), in the Savoie region, is the natural starting point for both the Northern and Southern French Alps because of its excellent proximity to the Three Valleys. Although it is a small airport, there is a dedicated private terminal with catering and limousine service for private jet arrivals. Annecy (NCY / LFLP), Geneva (GVA / LSGG) and Sion (SIR / LSGS) offer further options depending on resort and timing.

From Chambéry:

■ Méribel — approx. 1hr20 drive, or 25 minutes by helicopter

■ Courchevel — approx. 1hr20 drive, or 20 minutes by helicopter

■ Morzine — approx. 1hr30 drive, or 35 minutes by helicopter

■ Tignes/Val d'Isère — approx. 2hr drive, or 30 minutes by helicopter