Special Feature
Luxury ski chalets are not only about the skiing, however, a great deal of love and attention goes into providing exemplary levels of service, enough boys’ toys and facilities to keep MI6 wannabes sufficiently entertained, and gourmet fine dining. Gone are the days of the sloppy bolognaise served up by the indifferent chalet girl (or boy)! If you are a lover of the snow, what better way could there be to spend your cherished time in the mountains than having an adrenaline fuelled session on the slopes, followed by a few après-ski Jagerbombs with friends before getting picked up by your private chauffeur, driven back to your chalet to then plunge into the hot tub and sip on some Laurent Perrier? All the while your chef cooks up a delectable, seductive and alluring four course meal that will ensure you fall into a deep food-coma sleep, enabling you to be fully recharged and ready to hit the slopes again the following morning! It’s a hard life sometimes, isn’t it? You also do not have to be a Russian oligarch to afford such service, although in many cases it would definitely help! During the low season weeks you could be living like a king in one of the premier luxury chalets in Europe for a surprisingly reasonable cost. Below is a small selection of chalets offered by Ultimate Luxury Chalets, who feature the top 100 luxury chalets available in the European ski rental market.
Chalet Grande Corniche, Les Gets Grande Corniche is a brand new chalet offering the utmost in style, luxury and technology. Set over 4 floors with a living area of 650m². The six en-suite bedrooms are equipped with plasma screen TV and enjoy stunning views across the valley. You can relax in the glass sauna with 180 degree views of the valley or drink champagne and gaze at the stars from the outdoor hot tub. After pampering yourself in the wellness area, you and your guests will be invited for canapés and aperitifs around the chalet’s grand piano before taking a seat for the evening meal prepared by your private chef. Grande Corniche has a number of unique features, including the slide that runs from the bar area on the fourth floor down to the wine cave on the lower ground floor! There is also a full sized snooker table to keep you entertained on evenings at home.
Chalet Les Brames, Meribel Only a stone’s throw from the village yet discreetly located in its own grounds, Les Brames is a jewel in the Alpine crown. The chalet offers a rare combination of privacy, comfort and space. The chalet′s size is breathtaking with several different areas where guests can relax. The living area is over 600m² allowing for every possible creature comfort. From early in the morning the sun streams into the spacious interior, flooding this fabulous chalet with warmth and light. Each individually designed room blends Alpine charm with state of the art facilities to create a truly magnificent family home. Shop ‘till you drop while your chauffeur awaits, or enjoy the new spa with plunge pool, steam room, two massage rooms and relaxation/pilates room, or soak up the rays in the outdoor hot tub. It is a unique destination for mixing business with pleasure. The choice is always yours, the staff will look after everything, and you have not a care in the world.
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