The best luxurious European ski chalets
Dust off your salopettes and slope off to a state-of-the-art mountain hideaway
Chalet Aconcagua, Zermatt, Switzerland
This chic chalet in central Zermatt is as conveniently located for enjoying the local nightlife as hitting the slopes, with the Sunnegga funicular just a short stroll away. That's if you want to leave its cosy surrounds, however, with the five-bedroom property equipped with all you need for home-from-home entertaining. The spacious residence is spread over four floors, with a modern open-plan living and dining area and state-of-the-art facilities, including a private cinema, games room and dedicated ski room complete with heated boot warmers. As part of the 7 Heavens development, there's also access to a concierge and chalet manager to organise ski lessons and other tailored activities.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From CHF 23,143 per week (£18,190), alpineguru.com
The ARK, Morzine, France
While chalets are often full of rustic charm, if you're after something more contemporary look no further than The ARK. The five-bedroom property impresses with its distinctive industrial design: eye-catching features include a stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades forged by a local blacksmith and a graffiti wall specially commissioned for the space. Continuing the stripped-back aesthetic is a reclaimed oak dining table that provides a centrepiece to the open-plan middle floor, including a bar area furnished with a stylish Le Corbusier chaise longue. For more low-key evenings, there's a second cosy and secluded living space nestled in the rooftop.
From £529 per person per week; moremountain.com
Chalet Chouqui, Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet Chouqui comprises two interconnecting properties totalling more than 900sq metres, but despite its capacious interior, the majority of time here is destined to be spent outside. The expansive terrace has space to seat 20 for an al fresco meal, barbecued on the fire pit, while post-dinner guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub while taking in uninterrupted views of the majestic Mont Blanc Massif. Inside is kitted out to an equally high standard, with bedrooms decorated with luxurious herringbone tweeds, custom-made English furniture and cutting-edge John Cullen lighting. It also boasts one of the largest private indoor swimming pools in Verbier, while there's plenty more to keep the family entertained with a dedicated games room and cinema.
From CHF 75,000 (£58,964) per week; skiverbierexclusive.com
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
Antony Gormley's Time Horizon – a 'judgmental army' of 100 cast-iron men
The Week Recommends Sculptures are 'everymen questioning the privilege of their surroundings' at the Norfolk stately home
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
-
'King's horses take free rein through London'
Today's Newspapers A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages
By The Week Staff Published
-
Is pop music now too reliant on gossip?
Talking Point Taylor Swift's new album has prompted a flurry of speculation over who she is referring to in her songs
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
-
Four Seasons Megève: a 'secluded' mountain retreat with plenty to explore
The Week Recommends There is ample opportunity to hike, eat, play and relax at this Alpine resort
By Natasha Langan Published
-
Bormio: 'a great Alpine getaway'
The Week Recommends From snowy slopes and hot-spring spas, to high-end food and wine, this Italian town has something to offer everyone
By Asya Likhtman Published
-
A different hotel for every need this February
The Week Recommends Get away from it all at these five enticing properties
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
-
A visitor's indispensable guide to Park City, Utah
The Week Recommends It's a nature lover's paradise
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
-
An Alpine ski tour from Andermatt to Engelberg
The Week Recommends The Urner Haute Route features some of the wildest terrain in the Alps
By The Week UK Last updated
-
Niseko Village, Hokkaido: world-class skiing and service in Japan
The Week Recommends The Green Leaf and Higashiyama Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels offer ski-in/ski-out access to Japan’s premier resort
By Jo Davey Published
-
European luxury ski hotels and chalets for winter 2023-2024
The Week Recommends Plush properties to book for your next skiing holiday in Europe
By The Week UK Published
-
Das Edelweiss review: a high-end mountain resort for spa and ski
The Week Recommends Enjoy a winter wonderland at this modern hotel in the Austrian town of Grossarl
By Vicki Power Published