OVO Network Reports 23 New Chalets And 39% Increase In Bookings As Heavy Snow Gets Ski Season Off To A Strong Start

Heavy pre-Christmas snowfall and continuing cold temperatures in the French Alps have resulted in a surge in demand for high-end ski chalets according to rental specialist OVO Network.

• SAVE €1299 at the stunning Manoir Montesano in Villars-sur-Ollon - seven-nights rental for up to eight people is now €11,691. This elegant Swiss villa has a gym, sauna and pool table, as well as an office for home working.
• SAVE €200 at the ski-in ski-out Chalet Le San Marco in La Clusaz - seven-nights rental for up to six people is now €5990. A lovely four-star chalet with a steam room and home cinema.
• SAVE €990 at the contemporary Chalet Polanka in St Jean de Sixt near La Clusaz - seven-nights rental for up to 12 people (eight adults) is now €4500. Perfect for two families, this chalet offers easy access to skiing in La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand.
• SAVE €3222  at the fabulous Chalet Woodman in St Gervais - seven-nights rental for up to 14 people is now €9668. This spacious chalet has a hot tub, sauna, home cinema and Xbox, offering something for everyone after a day on the slopes.
• SAVE €679 at charming Chalet Levant Blanc in Seytroux in the Portes du Soleil - seven-nights rental for up to 14 people (13 adults) is now €6111. With a hot tub, games room and Cool for Kids Extra facilities, this chalet is perfect for a family ski holiday.

The company saw bookings jump by over 39% for the three weeks from 21 December - when over 1m of snow fell in resorts such as La Clusaz, Megève and St Gervais.

Chris Thompson, director of OVO Network, says: “It’s been a fantastic start to the winter ski season. The snowfall immediately before the festive period was exceptional, providing a great base and giving skiers perfect skiing conditions. With the cold weather continuing we’ve seen regular top ups of snow, even at lower resorts.” 

Since October last year, the company has added another 23 properties to keep up with demand, expanding the choice of self-catering chalets in authentic locations across the Alps and - for the first time this winter - the Pyrenees.

“Demand has been very strong over the last few weeks, not only for this winter, but many British guests are booking ahead for summer and the 2025/26 season. We’re regularly adding new properties to our portfolio, broadening the choice for our guests, while always ensuring we offer the authentic mountain resorts that provide a more genuine Alpine experience,” adds Chris.

OVO Network still has some availability through the February half term holidays, including some properties that have exclusive discounts for the main half term week of 15 February 2025: