The Best Luxury Ski Chalets In Europe
Buckle up, because the sight of the prices of these uber-luxury chalets will make your eyes water. Or will they?
I’ve stayed in some pretty good chalets when I’ve skied in France, Switzerland and Austria, but what classes a chalet as ‘luxury’? My picks for the most luxury ski chalets include free add ons, one-off differences, attention to detail, plenty of space, both in the living areas and bedrooms, and – most importantly – the wow factor.
Without further adieu, here are my 13 best luxury chalets, dotted around the European Alps.
Use the scroll bars on each image to cycle through the chalets in all their glory.
**Updated November 2021**
1) The Lodge, Verbier, Switzerland
Where better to start than one of the most prestigious ski chalets around. Located high in the Swiss Alps in Verbier, Sir Richard Branson’s mountain retreat comes with nine stunning bedrooms and suites, an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a spa therapist and Michelin-star trained chefs. I once had drinks with some of the chalet hosts in the Mont Fort pub who said it’s one of the nicest, luxurious chalets in the Alps (well, they would wouldn’t they).
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Website: https://www.virginlimitededition.com/en/the-lodge
Daily / Weekly Price: – from £1,300 per night, per person / £9,100 per week, per person
Sleeps: 18
Chalet photos source: Virginlimitededition.com
2) Chalet Zermatt Peak, Switzerland
I challenge you to find a more luxurious chalet in the world, let alone Europe. Sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms, it’s the sweeping, panoramic lounge that sells this place. Floor-to-ceiling views of the Matterhorn, and incredibly comfortable rooms and a bar you’d probably see James Bond leaning at, Chalet Zermatt Peak is tough to beat.
Website: https://www.ultimateluxurychalets.com/luxury-chalet-zermatt-peak-zermatt
Daily / Weekly Price: from £1,650 per night, per person / £10,000 per week, per person
Sleeps: 10
Chalet photos source: Alpineguru.com
3) Chalet Eden Rock, St. Anton, Austria
Designed by an award-winning architect, Chalet Eden Rock is an absolute gem amongst the world-class apres resort of St. Anton. Incredibly spacious, wood and stone-clad entertaining spaces, cosy open fireplaces, and cracking en suite bedrooms, Eden Rock easily makes my list of luxury chalets.
Website: https://kalumaski.com/experiences/chalet-eden-rock/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £250 per night, per person / £1,500 per week, per person
Sleeps: 20
Chalet photos source: Kalumaski.com
4) Chalet Art, Courchevel, France
“One of the smartest and most glamorous chalets in the Alps“, Chalet Art is located in a private ski-in, ski-out domain not far from the village centre. We had to include Courchevel because it has its own private airstrip. Chalet Art offers 8 ensuite bedrooms, a pool & spa complex, cinema, and even a nightclub!
Website: http://www.greentoblack.com/chalet-art
Daily / Weekly Price – from £1,100 per night, per person / £6,600 per week, per person
Sleeps: 16
Chalet photos source: Greentoblack.com / Firefly-collection.com
5) Chalet Husky, Val d-Isere, France
This luxury chalet is one of my favourites. Located in Val d’Isere, Chalet Husky is unlike any other chalet you will have seen before. Contemporary interior design, loads of space, a garden atrium, coupled with traditional chalet elements which result in a mind blowing property. And get this – it has a games room with indoor climbing, archery and rifle shooting. Sure.
Website: https://www.ultimateluxurychalets.com/luxury-chalet-husky-val-disere
Daily / Weekly Price – from £360 per night, per person / £2,150 per week, per person
Sleeps: 14
Chalet photos source: Ultimateluxurychalets.com
6) Chalet Pearl, Courchevel, France
We’re heading back to Courchevel for our next luxury chalet, and this is probably my favourite small chalet. Sleeping 6 people, Chalet Pearl is an absolute gem. Every detail is thought out. Constructed from reclaimed old timber and local stone, with beautifully crafted wooden detailing, Chalet Pearl oozes charm. The chalet has an indoor swimming pool, steam room, gym, cinema room, bar, and the main bedroom even has it’s own jacuzzi. Check out these pics…
Website: https://www.firefly-collection.com/properties/chalet-pearl/luxury-ski-chalet/courchevel-1850/france
Daily / Weekly Price – from £1,950 per night, per person / £11,500 per week, per person
Sleeps: 6
Chalet photos source: Firefly-collection.com
7) Chalet Marco Polo, Val d’Isere, France
Voted France’s Best Ski Chalet in 2018, Chalet Marco Polo rightly makes our list of the most luxury chalets in Europe. With a whole floor dedicated to wellness, Marco Polo is both unique and incredible. With a huge living and dining area set around a central fire place, there is also an indoor swimming pool, three massage rooms, a hot tub, sauna, private gym, children’s playroom, home cinema room and pool table.
Website: https://www.consensiochalets.co.uk/luxury-ski/marco-polo/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £725 per night, per person / £4,400 per week, per person
Sleeps: 14
Chalet photos source: Ultimateluxurychalets.com
8) Chalet Joux Plane, Morzine, France
Morzine is home to many incredible chalets, and no more so than Chalet Joux Plane. Nominated for France Ski Chalet Of The Year for 2019, Joux Plane oozes space and contemporary living. Split over three floors this spacious 600m2 chalet has a huge 23m swimming pool, massage/treatment room, hamman, sauna, gym, cinema room, swings, outdoor hot tub and even a library.
Website: https://www.ultimateluxurychalets.com/luxury-chalet-joux-plane-morzine
Daily / Weekly Price – from £385 per night, per person / £2,300 per week, per person
Sleeps: 14
Chalet photos source: Ultimateluxurychalets.com
9) Chalet Quezac, Tignes, France
Situated in Tignes Les Brevieres, Chalet Quezac sits on a fabulous hilltop location providing complete seclusion with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and lake below. This chalet has almost as many windows as beams, meaning every room has a view. With an impressive 600m² of living space and has 7 individually designed bedrooms, Chalet Quezac also boasts a heated terrace, jacuzzi overlooking the mountains, indoor swimming pool, games room, pizza oven, and – wait for it – a glass bath, one of only two in the world!
Website: https://www.skiinluxury.com/france/tignes/chalet-quezac
Daily / Weekly Price – from £350 per night, per person / £2,100 per week, per person
Sleeps: 14
Chalet photos source: Ultimateluxurychalets.com
10) Chalet Edelweiss, Courchevel, France
Let’s finish with a bang – one of the biggest luxury chalets in the Alps, Chalet Edelweiss sleeps 16 people in 3,000 square meters of luxury living space. The master suite, including a private sitting room, occupies the entire top floor of this six-story chalet. There’s also a cinema, swimming pool and spa, gym and massage rooms in this huge ski-in ski-out chalet. There’s even a full-on nightclub and bar that can host 100 guests!
Website: https://www.leotrippi.com/france/courchevel-1850/chalet-edelweiss/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £1,000 per night, per person / £6,000 per week, per person
Sleeps: 16
Chalet photos source: Ultimateluxurychalets.com
11) Chalet Old Macaroni, Morzine, France
I was genuinely gobsmacked when I saw some of the Hunter chalets. The Old Macaroni chalet features book-themed bedrooms, a cinema, outdoor deck, hot tub and a glass fronted barrel sauna with one of the best views in Morzine. The chalet sleeps 12, and you get pre-dinner canapes and a four-course dinner served five days a week as well as complimentary champagne, wine, spirits, beers and soft drinks. Sign me up!
Website: https://hunterchalets.com/chalet/old-macaroni/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £215 per night, per person / £1500 per week, per person
Sleeps: 12
Chalet photos source: Hunterchalets.com
12) Grand Corniche, Morzine, France
Grande Corniche has been crowned France’s Best Ski Chalet twice and voted one of the top three chalets in the world. It is world-class, with its own outdoor freshwater pool, a dedicated spa, tiered cinema, bar and wine cellar. The views are out of this world. Have a look for yourself. It’s UNREAL. Sleeps 15 (you won’t want to share it).
Website: https://hunterchalets.com/chalet/grande-corniche/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £240 per night, per person / £1,680 per week, per person
Sleeps: 15
Chalet photos source: HunterChalets.com
13) Chalet De Mes Reves, Morzine, France
Ok, ok, if you’ve scrolled all the way down this list HOPING that you can afford one of the chalets, when actually they are wayyyyyyy out of reach, then do not fear. I’ve added one I think you’ll love, that is in France, and in budget. Chalet de mes Reves may not have the space of the others, but it is cosy, you can ski from the door, it has an outdoor hot tub and you’ll be well looked after. The chalet sleeps 8, and is worth a look for those wanting a bit of luxury on a budget 🙂
Website: https://www.morganjupe.co.uk/properties/chalets/chalet-de-mes-reves/
Daily / Weekly Price – from £75 per night, per person / £450 per week, per person (self catered)
Sleeps: 8
Chalet photos source: MorganeJupe.co.uk
What a collection of luxury chalets!
Have you stayed in one of these chalets, or have another chalet in mind that should make this list? Let me know in the comments below!
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