Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Royal Trip to The French Alps

It was announced yesterday that Prince William and Princess Kate enjoyed a fantastic looking family ski trip to The French Alps (rumoured to be in Courchevel Resort) last Wednesday with the adorable 10-month old Princess Charlotte and 2 year old Prince George. 

Unlike traditional royal holidays, the Cambridge family only invited one trusted photographer with them on their trip to capture some beautiful family moments away from a mass media. 

Here are the brilliant pictures taken just minutes after little George was introduced to snow for the first time on Thursday. 

Image courtesy of DailyMail
Image courtesy of DailyMail
Image courtesy of DailyMail
Image courtesy of DailyMail


View our fabulous luxury Chalets in Courchevel fit for royalty.
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Thursday, 11 February 2016

Valentine's Guide To The Alps

Jetting away for a romantic long weekend is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the person you love, and is a great present for both of you! Snuggled up by a burning log fire after a morning of skiing, it’s time to enjoy your homemade, delicious afternoon tea whilst looking out to a magnificent view of snowy mountains and sunshine…Pure romantic bliss!


There’s still time to book a last minute, romantic luxury stay in the Alps this Valentine’s Day and we would be delighted to help! To help you decide where you might like to go, we have created a list of beautiful resorts that will make any heart skip a beat…

Les Gets

For a more intimate and quieter romantic getaway the traditional style village of Les Get is the perfect choice. Located between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, the village of Les Gets has preserved its mountain soul, it's typically Savoyard and its heritage is filled with historic and cultural riches as well as dozens of superb restaurant to indulge and enjoy.

In Les Gets, you can ski from your doorstep and venture out onto slopes that wind between trees and meadows, amid sumptuous panoramas and breath-taking views. Whether you're a superb skier or a beginner, it's up to you to experience all the pleasure of skiing and a feeling of freedom that you won't feel anywhere else”

On the other side of Les Gets is Mont Chery. This ski area, reached by gondola, has a variety of skiing, and spectacular views. At top is the Grand Ourse, a highly rated restaurant run by an English family with 180-degree views of the Mont Blanc Massif.

Chamonix
If your Valentine is more of an adrenaline junkie who tears up the pistes rather than seeing chocolate-box scenery, incredible designer shops and luxury spas, then Chamonix is a great choice.

One of the quickest of Europe's high resorts to reach from Geneva, Chamonix is home to the magnificent Grands Montets ski area and offers endless opportunities to push your ability and test your nerve on legendary off-piste runs such as La Poubelle and the Pas de Chèvre.

Don’t miss one of the world’s most exhilarating cable-car rides up to the Aiguille du Midi (3,842m) where you’ll find Europe’s highest restaurant, Le 3842, and an exquisite view of Mont Blanc. Of course no trip would be complete without standing in the famous 'glass box' over the mountains - Such a heartracing spot that there have been several marriage proposals there!


St Moritz - Switzerland
With more five star hotels and luxury designer shops than any other Swiss resort, for a no-expense spared weekend of love and luxury then there is no better resort than St Moritz.

Famous for its healing waters, crystal-clear mountain air, spectacular views and 322 days of sunshine a year, St Moritz has been a favourite playground of the rich, royal and famous for decades, hosting everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Grace Kelly, George Clooney to Princess Caroline.

The ski terrain is diverse and challenging with spirit-lifting views in all directions. There are cruisers for intermediates, while experts can head to the more challenging terrain of Corvatsch or bomb down the 8km Hahnensee run.


To view our entire collection of world class luxury ski chalets visit our website: www.elegant-ski.com 

Friday, 22 January 2016

‘Ice Work! World’s biggest igloo built in Zermatt

The last snowy brick of World’s biggest igloo has been laid in a beautiful location looking out to the Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland. The record breaking attempt took place at the Swiss Alps resort of Iglu-Dorf in front of Matterhorn, situated in Zermatt at an altitude of 2,727m.



The maginficent icy home broke the world record with an impressive 11m high ceiling and 13m wide. It took a total of 1,700 snow bricks, 11 days and a team of five to complete the construction. The giant igloo was built to celebrate the resorts 20th anniversary.



The previous record holder of the largest igloo was built in February 2011 in Grand Falls, Canada, with a diameter of 9.2m and a ceiling height of 5.3m.



Tempted to enjoy the snow, slopes and sun for yourself in Zermatt? To view our luxury chalets to rent (made of more sturdy materials!) visit our Zermatt luxury chalets portfolio. We also have an amazing selection of special offers with fantastic offers on both Chalet Haus Uylsse and Chalet Binna in Zermatt. 

Can't find what you are looking for or aren't sure where is the best resort for what you want? Contact our award-winning, luxury ski specialists today on 01244 629963 or alternatively send us a message at ski@elegant-address.com - We would be delighted to talk through our exclusive properties!


Friday, 15 January 2016

The Snow Has Arrived!

The scenes in the Alps right now are incredibly exciting, we can't stop looking through the internet and live webcams! Unfortunately throughout December the snowfall was running late with unusually green scenery for that time of year, making ski enthusiasts a little nervous. 
The snow may have been later than expected but its definitely made up for it now!! With up to a metre of snowfall each night this week, the mountains have been truly transformed and brought back to life into a into a Winter Wonderland!

Here are some snapshots of the slopes this week and the weather forecasts across the alps to get you excited for your trip or finally tempt you to get your skis packed and head over to the snow!

Val d'Isere looking beautiful this week
Sunshine and snowy pistes on a lift ride in Les Gets
View from a balcony in Val Thorens
Zermatt looking as perfect as ever, wish we were there!

Courchevel 30cm dump in one night
Meribel getting 50cm of snow overnight!


European Ski Weather This Week 


French Alps



Swiss Alps


Austrian Alps


Wanting to head over to the alps to enjoy the amazing, fresh powdery snow and sunshine with your friends or family? Our award winning team of dedicated ski chalet specialists would be delighted to help you discover your perfect luxury chalet. 
To start your search or for more information call (UK) 01244 629963 or send us a message today!


Friday, 11 December 2015

Visiting The Lodge, Verbier - Day 1

A very early start in a dark and rainy UK, but with excitement building we head to the airport to meet our fantastic hosts for the weekend, Alice and Katherine from Virgin Limited Edition. The snow-capped mountains of Verbier are beckoning - our base for the weekend? Richard Branson's fabulous chalet, The Lodge.

Bolstered by breakfast and caffeine we start our journey to the Alps, flying to Geneva followed swiftly by catching the train to Le Châble. By all accounts the views over the scenic Lake Geneva are beautiful, but after our early start the mist had yet to lift, adding to the suspense as you saw the outlines of mountains through the low lying cloud. 



Once we reached Le Châble we were met by the two luxury Mercedes Viano's that are at guests disposal 24 hours a day for trips within Verbier. This was also our first introduction to two of the lovely staff who would be looking after us during our stay, and what a warm welcome we received! 


We eagerly arrived at our final destination full of anticipation to see this incredible chalet we had heard and read so much about. We were met by the fantastic Ashley, The Lodge Manager, who welcomed us into the breathtaking property and gave us a fabulous tour of our home for the next two days. 
'Home' is the perfect word to describe the feeling when staying at The Lodge, albeit a very luxurious home! Instantly you feel relaxed, greeted by a smiling, welcoming team and the warmth of an open fire whose chimney rises through the center of the chalet, keeping it wonderfully cosy throughout

The decor is comforting yet incredibly high spec. The recent soft refurbishment throughout the property has been exquisitely chosen to compliment the feel of the chalet, with Ashley playing an integral role in selecting beautiful artwork and interior concept.
Main living area
Bar area
There are 4 floors in total, all serviced by a lift, with the two incredible master bedrooms situated on the top floor and a further 7 bedrooms and a children's bunk room on the 2nd and 3rd floor. 
One of the two master bedrooms
Second of the master bedrooms
Children's bunk room
The views were truly stunning, and as always with the Virgin Limited Edition there was the inclusion of the famous skiing rubber duck! 


Another fantastic and unique idea is that the 'do not disturb sign' is a cuddly toy! If you don't want to be disturbed simply pop it outside your door and the staff will 'let sleeping dogs lie'! For any children staying at the chalet they are given their very own to take home with them which offers a lovely personal touch.

Having had the grand tour of the chalet we soon realised this magnificent chalet offered guests everything they would want to make their stay luxurious. With an indoor pool, sauna, gym, treatment room, indoor and outdoor hot tub, 'playroom' with bar, pool table, giant comfy sofas and a huge TV there is as much fun to be had off the slopes as there is whilst on the mountain!

Here are some interior shots from our tour
The Party Room
Our bedroom
The view into our bathroom!


Indoor spa area
We enjoyed a delicious light lunch of pasta, pesto and charred cherry tomatoes whilst getting to know the other guests, before being encouraged to take full advantage of all of the luxury facilities and activities on offer with the opportunity to have a relaxing massage by The Lodge’s fabulous masseuse.
Me and Abi exploring Verbier
With a wonderful evening ahead we dressed ready for canapés at 7:30pm, which were followed by an incredible three course meal. Before every meal Hugh, the head chef, explains each dish, describing what you are about to eat and where it comes from. Having recently been a runner up in the International Sustainable Restaurant of the Year Awards 2015 you can be assured that you are eating as much local produce as possible!
The wines are also perfectly paired with the meals, with their notes, flavours and brief history explained to give you the full dining experience.
Should you wish to have any other wine or beverage you need only ask, and there is a complimentary and well stocked bar. 


Rare pan fried duck breast with pear velouté, and a ball of deep fried shredded confit duck 
Pan fried monk fish loin with butternut squash puree and roasted butternut squash, wilted spinach and caramelised cauliflower
Apple soufflé with cinnamon ice cream and butterscotch sauce - heaven!
The quality and standard of the food as well as the service was outstanding. After such a fantastic, indulgent evening we already knew our salopettes would be that much snugger by the end of the stay! 
After a long yet very enjoyable day we retired to bed in preparation for a day on the pistes with a beautiful sunset to wish us a beautiful welcome to Verbier and a perfect finish to our fantastic first day.