The start of the season is here, with many resorts already fully open and operational. Currently the weather in the Alps has been consisting of sunny bluebird days and warmer temperatures. However, the vast snowfall that came across the Alps in November has meant that an exceptional base was set and conditions in the European Alps are much better than some might expect for the start of the winter season 2016/17.
In my latest blog I am going to give you lovely Ski In Luxury readers an insight into where you should be heading in the next couple weeks to enjoy the best possible conditions for early season this year.
Zermatt – Switzerland
Zermatt, the picturesque ski paradise located in the foothills of the infamous Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland. The previous two photos were taken in resort in the last week and show some fantastic conditions for this early in the season. With blue bird skies and an estimated 110 cm of snow already having fallen on the upper slopes this is a no brainer to visit!
The resort boasts some of the best skiing in the Alps and has access to 360 kilometres of piste, including a link over into the Italian resort of Cervinia. With the snow already looking as fluffy and perfect for early season, now is the time to book your last minute get away to this incredible part of the world.
Chalet Les Anges
Chalet Les Anges is still currently available for the New Year period and those lucky enough to stay will enjoy a FREE week in April next year, getting two stays for the price of one.
This has to be one of Zermatt’s flagship chalets coming with a facilities list that will ensure you are suitably wowed. Sleeping up to 14 people the chalet is available at CHF 185,000 Swiss Francs and includes full gourmet catering as well as an open spirit bar to ensure you bring in the New Year in true luxury style.
Verbier – Switzerland
Verbier located an easy 2 hours from Geneva has had some excellent conditions for the early season with up to 70 cm of snow on the pistes above the village. I was lucky enough to slip out the office and get some skiing time in resort last weekend and managed to capture this excellent photo (if I do say so myself), of the fantastic conditions we enjoyed. With the weather being cold enough the resort team have been using the snow cannons to ensure that when you head out to Verbier this December, you will be making the most of this incredible resort. Conditions at the top of the Mont Fort are even better with fluffy thick snow ready to create some fresh tracks.
We have a whole variety of choice in luxury chalets in Verbier but if you haven’t yet decided what is for you or you wish to book a last minute holiday then let us introduce you to Chalet Spa.
Located on the mountainside commanding spectacular views over the Verbier bowl, this stunning luxury chalet in Verbier catches your eye for all the right reasons. Featuring an outdoor cedar wood hot tub, outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor pool and sauna, you can see why this Verier chalet is called Chalet Spa! It also benefits from south facing terraces, games room and cinema room, so there is plenty of entertainment to enjoy after a day skiing in Verbier.
Val d ‘Isere – France
This picture courtesy of Valdisere.com captures the top of the Bellevarde Express that currently has 140cm of snow to enjoy for lucky holidaymakers heading out to the Espace Killy area of France in the coming weeks. It must be said that this resort has preformed incredibly well for the early season compared to it’s counterparts.
With all the snow already landed this early in the season, you will be wanting to book your next trip out immediately and the team at Ski In Luxury have just the property for those looking to enjoy the New Year; in the best way possible.
Chalet Husky
This incredibly luxurious and totally unique chalet is available for the New Year week at a discounted price of just £50,500 for a group of 14 adults looking to visit Val d’Isere to celebrate the start of 2017!
You won’t need to worry about what you can spend your time doing in the chalet with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hammam, indoor climbing wall and to top it off, an archery and rifle shooting range just to really mix things up!
From everyone here at the Ski In Luxury team we wish you an amazing festive season and if you would like some more information on the above chalets then get in touch by calling us on + 44 (0)1202 203650 or email us.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon.
The Ski In Luxury Team
