It may be another eight months until the ski season, but the best resorts and chalets require early booking!
Ski seasons have notoriously busy peak periods due to the short nature of the season’s snow-filled period and the popularity of ski holidays. The highest rates of occupancy are typically during the school holidays with Christmas, New Year and half-term being the most popular. For skiers looking towards a holiday during the peak periods of the 2015/16 season it is worth taking note of the most popular resorts and chalets and booking early. Alpine Guru are already reporting 50% more enquiries during the first quarter of this year compared to 2014. Here are the top picks for resorts to book now:
Zermatt is a perennial favourite with families wanting to visit one of Europe’s prettiest resorts for a Christmas and New Year getaway. As well as the aesthetic qualities of the chocolate-box village and the towering Matterhorn, the resort is also one of the only 100% snow-sure destinations during December. After the poor snowfall at the start to the 2014/15 season this is sure to be a further consideration for those booking early.
Key availability in Zermatt
Chalet Grace, situated in the exclusive enclave of Petit Village, is one of Zermatt’s finest chalets. Featuring a cinema room, wellness centre and games room with pool and card tables, the chalet sleeps 10 within five bedrooms with the opportunity for two further children in a family room.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December CHF 95,000
27th December – 3rd January CHF 130,000
14th – 21st February CHF 77,500
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, dinner on six nights and complimentary beverages including Perrier Jouët champagne.
Chalet Castor is set close to the Matterhorn Express ski lift. From its elevated position the chalet’s balconies provide sweeping vistas of the village and peaks. Sleeping up to eight guests over four bedrooms, the chalet has an outdoor hot tub and touches of high tech including rotating fireplaces and geothermal heating.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December CHF 28,000
27th December – 3rd January CHF 30,000
14th – 21st February CHF 23,000
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, dinner on six nights and complimentary beverages.
Chalet Zora’s penthouse position overlooking the main street in Zermatt is ideal for taking advantage of the resort’s shopping and après ski options. Despite only accommodating six guests, the property feels much larger with a spacious double-height living space.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December CHF 9,500
27th December – 3rd January CHF 11,500
14th – 21st February CHF 8,000
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge. Accommodation is on a self-catered basis.
Austrian resorts may have some of the liveliest après-ski in the Alps and superb, high-altitude skiing, but they lack the extent of luxury accommodation offered in resorts over Switzerland and France. St Anton is arguably the finest Austrian resort with the wide Arlberg skiing area on offer as well as a village including famous alpine haunts such as the Mooserwirt and the legendary Krazy Kanguruh.
Key availability in St Anton/Lech
Chalet Almajur is within the exclusive Nasserein area of St Anton and has accommodation spread over 275m². Highlights within the chalet are a dedicated cinema room and a drawing room opening out onto a large terrace. Five en-suite bedrooms provide accommodation for up to 10 guests.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December €26,550
27th December – 3rd January €36,400
14th – 21st February €30,700
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge, driver service, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, dinner on six nights and complimentary beverages.
Chalet Alexander is a favourite amongst those seeking luxury in St Anton and is already booked out for the Christmas and New Year weeks. Close to the lifts and sleeping just six, this makes an ideal family chalet.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December SOLD
27th December – 3rd January SOLD
14th – 21st February €15,780
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge, driver service, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, dinner on six nights and complimentary beverages.
Chalet überhaus, still situated within the Arlberg ski area, is within the resort of Lech. Ski-in, ski-out, the chalet is one of Lech’s premier rentals and includes a cinema room, bar and pool room, spa area and hot tub – ideal for entertaining guests. There are five bedrooms providing accommodation for 10 guests with the possibility for a further four children to be accommodated in family rooms.
Prices for the peak weeks
20th – 27th December €99,500
27th December – 3rd January SOLD
14th – 21st February SOLD
Prices include Alpine Guru concierge, driver service anda private chef, chalet manager and team of hosts on hand to prepare anything from a simple meal to a seven course taster menu (billed separately).
For more information on luxury ski holidays with Alpine Guru visit www.alpineguru.com
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Notes to editors:
– Alpine Guru and Villa Guru are accommodation-only booking sites, however, Oli and Ant provide a bespoke concierge service to assist with booking flights, transfers and / or holiday extras if required.
– Alpine and Villa Guru welcome enquiries or bookings from travel agents.
– Oli Corkhill and Ant Cullen are available for interview or to provide expert comment / insight on the ski or luxury holiday markets.
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About Alpine Guru
The team at Alpine Guru works tirelessly to find clients the perfect luxury ski chalet or hotel for their alpine getaway. Founded in 2011 by ski enthusiasts Oli Corkhill and Ant Cullen, Alpine Guru boasts an impressive collection of over 350 luxury chalets, apartments and hotels throughout 35 of the best ski resorts across seven countries in Europe and North America; all on one comprehensive, polished and easy to use website.
A global brand, Alpine Guru boasts clients from over 14 different countries and has enjoyed growth of over 1,000% in its first three years, with sales figures soaring from under £100,000 in 2011/12 to over £1,000,000 in 2013/14.
