Athena – ‘Experience Lech like never before – in the brand new Athena luxury chalet.’

The luxury chalet 'Athena' comes with five beautifully designed bedrooms as well as a choice of 3 living, dining and kitchen areas featuring only the best in sophisticated high-class interior design with designer and vintage furniture, and sensational panoramic views to the Omeshorn. Arranged into 3 individually designed suites, 'Athena' is the perfect accommodation for families or groups seeking privacy, but at the same time, there are plenty of spaces to enjoy socialising together as a group. After a wonderful day of skiing, why not take advantage of the spa areas featuring two saunas, two steam baths and calming relaxing areas. Or organise a competition with your group in the party room with table football and pinball. Or relax and enjoy a family film in the private cinema/entertainment room. For those wanting to sit back and relax, a cocktail in front of a crackling fire in the large open fireplace while sharing the days events is just what you need! If a more extensive spa area and swimming pool are desired, Athena has a 'sister' Club Hotel that is just a 5 minute walk away. Club Hotel Aurelio boasts a beautiful spa complete with an 18m long swimming pool - admission to these facilities are included in the price of your stay at Athena.

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Etoile D’or – ‘An award-wining alpine retreat with chic modern interiors.’

Etoile d’Or is an exceptional property set in one hectare of beautiful private alpine landscape. From the moment you touchdown on the property’s helipad, you are treated to exceptional service and breath-taking mountain scenery. This dreamy modern property offers a true alpine escape. Here, you can watch wild deer and chamois bathe in the waterfall and stroll around the property. Designed around three spacious living areas, Etoile d’Or welcomes up to 27 guests. Pale minimal interiors maximise the impact of the unrivalled mountain vistas and offer a stylish retreat for you and your guests. The main living space is a wonderful place to gather after an exhilarating day on the slopes. Sink into soft sofa seating around the impressive fireplace under high ceilings. A well-stocked wine cellar, a cinema and projection room, and the dining room with sensational mountain panoramas offer further opportunities to relax. With the accolade of best new ski chalet 2019, Etoile d’Or has been thoughtfully designed to showcase the spectacular mountain scenery. Each of the twelve bedrooms, sophisticated en-suite bathrooms, children’s bunkroom, and boardroom, has been oriented to offer a balcony or terrace that bathes in the longest hours of sunlight of any property in Chamonix. The spa, a pristine combination of natural stone and pale timbers, offers similarly romantic vistas. Admire the craggy snow-capped peaks as you relax in the six-metre pool or on poolside daybeds. The wellbeing suite also boasts two massage rooms, a jacuzzi, sauna and gym. A chic, modern property with discreet, professional staff in the heart of a wonderful ski area, which includes some of Europe’s most challenging pistes, Etoile d’Or offers guests a luxe and stylish mountain retreat.

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Mountain Retreat – ‘A dreamy chalet retreat perched on the mountainside above Verbier.’

Framed by snowy pines and beautiful mountain views, this gorgeous alpine chalet accommodates up to 18 adults and 6 children. Mountain Retreat sleeps 24 in total in its nine beautifully appointed double rooms, all with spacious, contemporary en-suite bathrooms, and its six-berth bunk room for the kids. The children’s bunk room features an en-suite shower room and space to relax with beanbags, DVD player and games console. The generous sense of space pervades Mountain Retreat – from the magnificent mountain views to the sociable open-plan living area and the comfortable bedrooms. Most of the double bedrooms have sitting areas. The two master suites on the top floor also enjoy feature fireplaces, mini bars and an interconnecting door. All share the magnificent mountain views, many with private balcony space. It’s a glorious place to return to at the close of a day out on the mountains skiing or snowboarding. Sink into the hot tub – your choice of inside or outside – or swim a few lengths in the indoor pool. If you fancy hitting the town, Verbier’s bars, shops and restaurants are just a short drive away. But if you fancy a night in, Mountain Retreat has everything you need, including a staff on hand that includes a Michelin-starred chef. At the heart of the property is the open-plan living space. Laze on a sofa by the vast feature fireplace. There’s plenty of deep sofa seating here for all of your party. The light-filled interiors create a sociable entertaining space. The lounge area opens onto the dining space, also seating 24. Then continue your evening in the bar, where there’s more sofa seating, space to dance and a pool table. Ideally located in the Four Valleys ski area and with an experienced team to hand, including a spa therapist, babysitter and Lodge arranger programme for the kids, this alpine paradise offers the perfect mountain retreat. In the summer months, there are plenty of activities to enjoy – including mountain hiking, trail running and mountain biking. The outside space is transformed during these warmer months. Laze on a hammock on the lawn or pull up a day bed beside the al fresco jacuzzi. There’s barbeque space on the terrace as well, so you can enjoy evening after evening outside under the stars.

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Scène de Neige – ‘In the heart of Verbier: a traditional wooden chalet exterior with a luxe interior.’

Located in one of Europe’s best and most exclusive ski areas, Scéne de Neige offers a fabulous mountain chalet accommodation with exceptional views over the most acclaimed part of the Swiss Alps. In the heart of Verbier, with shops, bars and restaurants on the doorstep, the building comprises three luxurious apartments over four floors. Scéne de Neige occupies the entire first floor – offering spacious and luxurious accommodation. The exterior of Scéne de Neige is evocative of traditional Swiss mountain chalets, swathed in aged timber. Inside, it’s a different story: sleek contemporary design and every modern comfort, including an integrated entertainment and music system throughout. Characterful wooden floors, light-filled open-plan living, stylish bedrooms and high-tech bathrooms create the sense of a luxe escape, even though you’re but a short walk from the Medran lift station. Accommodating eight adults and two children in four spacious bedrooms, Scéne de Neige is perfect for family and small group holidays in this famed ski resort. The pristine, well-equipped kitchen boasts Miele appliances, including an integrated coffee machine and wine cooler, and opens on to the open-plan dining and living space. Dominated by the mountain views over the Combins and beyond to Mont Blanc, this sleek space opens onto the south-facing balcony that spans the width of the property. Here, you can relax on the wide L-shaped sofa in front of the huge contemporary fireplace and soak up those mountain views. The ski room on the ground floor is conveniently located within the building entrance and is fully fitted for ski and jacket storage, with a heated boot rack. In winter, the region becomes one of the biggest skiing areas in Switzerland. Les 4 Vallée ski resort offers 410 km of slopes for every ski level, served by over 90 lifts and a cableway that runs to the top of Mont Fort at a height of 3,300 metres. Outside ski season, book the chalet to enjoy wonderful spring walks, summer-season adventure activities including hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and golf, and exceptional autumnal hikes.

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Spa Chalet Zuna – ‘An exclusive luxury chalet with unobstructed, breathtaking views of the Matterhorn.’

Spa Chalet Zuna is a stunning privately-run chalet, spaciously laid out over six opulent floors and includes five deluxe double bedroom suites sleeping 10 adults and up to 3 children. Large, modern, open-plan living spaces boast floor to ceiling windows, a glass roof, large wrap around sofa, open fireplace and unobstructed views of the enchanting village and the Matterhorn. The spacious living areas spill out onto the generous wrap around balcony, all framed by the most envied view in Zermatt. The spaces are enhanced by beautifully designed furniture and a carefully curated art collection. The library offers additional fireside seating, perfect for relaxing after a long day on the slopes. The large south facing balcony is bathed in sun all year round, where you can enjoy the views over the three different ski areas and the ever-changing mood of the Matterhorn. The Wellness Centre containing a private gymnasium, full treatment spa and in-house massage therapist ensures our guests enjoy the ultimate in relaxation. The Award Winning Swiss Chalet Team offer a truly unique and highly personalised experience, while the Gourmet Chef takes guests on mesmerising culinary journeys and will assist you in navigating our carefully curated wine cellar. The Wellness Centre offers the perfect combination of style and relaxation to restore your inner balance and peace of mind. Our Guests can enjoy either a dry Finnish or a wet Swedish sauna, a bio steam in the hammam, or relax in the bubbles and jets of the indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi. The Gym area boasts state of the art TechnoGym® equipment with integrated TV’s and Bluetooth connectivity. Finish your workout with a power shower to refresh and revive. Partnering with world-renowned ESPA® spa therapy experts, choose from one of our indulgent signature rituals or blissful aromatic massages.

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Chalet Desir – ‘A luxurious chalet from which to enjoy the ski paradise of Val Thorens.’

Accommodating up to fifteen guests over its five floors, Chalet Desir really does have everything your heart could desire – and a bit more besides. Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort, at an altitude of 2,300m and, thanks to its location within Les Trois Vallees ski area, you have 600km of piste available to you – including right from your doorstep. After a day enjoying the delights of the Three Valleys, return to the spa at Chalet Desir to soak in the vast hot tubs, get steamy in the hammam or swim a few laps of the pool. After you’ve soothed those tired muscles, Chalet Desir’s private chef will serve up the best of international cuisine in the dining room while you select something special from the private wine cellar. If you don’t fancy heading out to enjoy Val Thoren’s famous après scene, there’s plenty to keep you entertained inside. Take a race around the track in the Formula One simulator, challenge your friends to a game of simulated golf or pull up a beanbag and enjoy a movie in the cinema room. Then all you need do is retire to the romantic bedrooms with timbered ceilings, private balconies and spa-like bathrooms. Heaven!

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Chalet Augustus – ‘A delightful fairy-tale-style chalet in one of Europe’s premier ski areas.’

In the heart of legendary Courchevel 1850, one of Europe’s finest ski destinations, Chalet Augustus is perfectly situated for enjoying the delights of this famed resort. Chalet Augustus offers up tantalising views of La Saulire and the surrounding peaks. It’s wonderful to gather together on the wooden benches outside to soak up the view after a day skiing the same peaks. Inside, there’s a fairy-tale feel to the main living areas, with heavy rustic timbers and bright soft furnishings. A wide expanse of sofa seating affords everyone the chance to relax in front of the blazing wood fire, while the mezzanine level offers a quieter space in which to relax tucked under the wooden rafters. The rustic timbers continue through to the bedrooms, which have a serene and homely ambiance. The master suite offers beautiful views to La Saulire, while the family room includes bunks for the kids, and there are three further double rooms, accommodating up to twelve guests in all. After an exhilarating day on the slopes of Couchevel, you’ll love to return to the basement spa, where you can soak tired muscles in the indoor pool or give them some heat treatment in the sauna. Courchevel 1850 is undeniably one of the most glamorous ski resorts in the world and, as such, you can enjoy wonderful boutiques, Michelin-starred restaurants and a casino close to home. Plus, of course, as part of Les Trois Vallées, from Courchevel 1850 you have access to the largest linked ski area in the world.

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Chalet Atlas – ‘In one of the Arlberg’s best ski areas: a fab chalet with extensive spa facilities and a cinema room.’

Chalet Atlas sits within the St Anton ski area, famed for its legendary off-piste and one of the best après scenes in Europe. The main living area occupies the uppermost floor, providing wonderful views over the rooftops to the snow-capped mountains. Take the lift to the top and you’ll discover a bright lounge with modular sofa seating around a blazing wood fire and a stylish dining room with bar area and an impressive wine wall. Both open onto a romantic rooftop terrace that delivers wonderful mountain views. At ground level, alongside the boot room, Chalet Atlas boasts wonderful spa facilities, including an eight-metre swimming pool, wet room, sauna, steam room and an indoor hot tub. If you still have aching muscles after all that, there’s a treatment room so you can book massages or other treatments. This lower level also boasts a private cinema room, complete with red velvet cinema seating. Sandwiched between the living space and the spa are two floors of bright, elegant bedrooms. Each of the six double rooms has a stylish en-suite bathroom and several enjoy a private balcony or terrace. Chalet Atlas is perfectly located to enjoy the best of St Anton. With awards under its belt for best ski resort in the world and best ski resort in the Alps for advanced skiers, this area is famed for excellent snow conditions and its legendary off-piste. Experienced skiers will love the challenge, especially in the Galzig area, but there is something for everyone, with 305km of varied terrain across Ski Arlberg.

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Chalet Altius – ‘A magnificent chalet in one of the world’s best ski areas.’

Accommodating twenty-two people in chic alpine style, Chalet Altius is a sophisticated blend of state-of-the-art amenities and luxe, casual living. The nine bedrooms over two floors offer spacious accommodation and include a family suite and a kids’ bunk room. All boast inviting en-suite bathrooms and most enjoy terrace or balcony access. After an exhilarating day on the slopes of Ski Arlberg, you and your guests can return to the welcoming heart of Chalet Altius – the large, open-plan living space with showstopping feature fireplace, a games table, baby grand piano, bar area and oodles of relaxed sofa seating. Chalet Altius boasts plenty of options with which to entertain your guests – from the wine cellar and tasting room, to the stylish cinema room with popcorn machine, wide sofa seating and its own bar. For the little ones, there’s an outside play area for the warmer months and an al fresco ice skating rink for the ski season. To the side of the property, the terrace includes a luxurious hot tub with magnificent mountain views, dining area and chill-out space. The spa complex is everything you’d expect from a property of this stature, with a luxe 14-metre pool, large sauna and steam room, relaxed seating area overlooking the mountains and pristine treatment rooms. This is a magnificent property in an unrivalled location just outside Lech. On your doorstep, there’s more than 305 km of varied terrain, with challenging off-piste that will thrill more-experienced skiers. The charming villages Lech and Oberlech and the après scene of St Anton are all within easy reach. Book in conjunction with neighbouring Chalet Adora to add a further eight beds, sleeping 30 guests in all.

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Chalet Alesso – ‘A perfect fusion of tradition and innovation.’

The magnificent Chalet Alesso is spread over an area of more than 900m2. Arranged over 4 floors served by a private elevator and a service staircase, it occupies the highest area of the village, enjoying magnificent panoramic views. Its highly refined design blends with the quality of carefully selected materials to make the chalet a cosy, private and exclusive luxurious place for weekly or monthly stays. An entire floor is occupied by a living room with a fireplace and wet bar served by a fully equipped hi-tech kitchen for maximum comfort. Its master bedroom and the three suites, enhanced by a walk-in closet, a bathroom with Jacuzzi, a LED TV and a large terrace, ooze wealth and luxury. The chalet also includes a comfortable and spacious equipped office. The basement is designed to accommodate a modern and functional SPA and a large fitness area covering 25m2. The wellness area is equipped with a sauna, a 20-metre pool and a Jacuzzi with waterfall; the SPA and relaxation area will pamper guests, making their stay a memorable one. Also available is a wine cellar housing the finest labels and a soundproofed cinema room with a large screen and comfortable seats for ultimate relaxation while watching movies.

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