Ultimate Luxury Chalets Highlights Five Chalets To Define The Peak Of Luxury This Season

As the snow starts to arrive across the mountain ranges of Europe, discerning skiers and winter holiday hunters alike are making their plans for the ‘24/25 season. To celebrate the new winter season, Ultimate Luxury Chalets is delighted to share the top 100 luxury ski chalets across the Alps and the Dolomites.

Ultimate Luxury Chalets features the ‘crème de la crème’, the best of the best, the haute monde of the luxury chalet world. A specially curated portfolio, selected by Andy and Fran Castle, founders and co-directors of Ultimate Luxury Chalets, reviewed and refined each year to ensure only the very best chalets are featured, the Ultimate badge is only awarded to those that meet the most exacting standards for seven key factors. This includes location, facilities, resort, interior decor, bedroom quality, service and cuisine. 

To showcase what the peak of luxury looks like this season, here is a small taste of the calibre of these exquisite chalets. Ultimate Luxury Chalets has chosen five properties that truly raise the bar and offer guests in pursuit of limitless luxury an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. 

Ultima Gstaad Promenade, Switzerland (Sleeps up to 16 adults + 4 children). Prices start from CHF 90,000 per week

Ultima Gstaad Promenade takes pride of place in the very centre of the charming village of Gstaad, the envy of all other properties in the resort due to its world-class services, colossal size, and staggering amount of luxury facilities. Covering four floors, including an attic, and sleeping up to 16 adults and 4 children in nine bedrooms, the chalet features a stylish design of pure alpine elegance and hosts:

• A lavish private spa with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Hammam, cold plunge pool, snow shower, massage room and gym

• A cinema room

• Arcade games

• Private nightclub

• A large open plan lounge with an elegant feature fireplace

• Big-screen TV

• A chic dining room

• Fully equipped, professional kitchen

• Expansive balcony areas, perfect to take in the picturesque views of the snowy village and Bernese Oberland

• An elevator serving the four main floors 

• A ski room

• An in-house chef

• Chalet manager

• Housekeeping

• An in-resort driver

• Outdoor and indoor parking for cars

The nearest ski lift is just a 3-minute chauffeured drive from the chalet, with larger ski areas, including Glacier 3000, also easily accessible by the in-resort driver service. 

The convivial open spaces and unique private nightclub work perfectly for social evenings, whereas the sumptuous spa with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and more, accommodates ultimate rejuvenation, disconnect and recharge.

Ultima Gstaad Promenade is ideally set up for large group ski holidays to the Swiss Alps.  Plushly furnished, with smooth wooden interiors, the bedroom suites are both functional and luxurious. The double bedrooms all come equipped with dressing rooms and stylish en-suites, often with bath and shower facilities. The attic is home to the children's dormitory, while one of the double rooms is accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Prices are based on the exclusive use of the chalet for up to 20 guests and are offered with full staff services including a professional chef for full board catering, chalet manager, housekeeping, and in-resort driver service, as well as private airport transfers on arrival/departure.

Chalet La Fenice, Cervinia, Italy (Sleeps 14 adults + 2 children) Prices start from €70,000 per week

Cervinia offers some of the best skiing in Italy in one of the most iconic resorts famous for its Italian hospitality, gastronomy and the breathtaking Matterhorn at its heart. Forming one of the highest and largest ski areas in the Alps, Cervinia connects with Zermatt to shape the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, attracting every level of skier to high altitude skiing and 365km of pistes across Switzerland and Italy.

The chalet itself covers 1,200 sqm and sets the dial for what an ultra-luxury alpine retreat should look and feel like. 

Aside from stunning Matterhorn views, it features; 

• Highly trained chalet staff and concierge team

• An in-house chef

• Housekeeping

• An in-resort driver

• Private helipad

• Outstanding wellness facilities (including its own 12-seater outdoor hot tub with heated steps and surrounding views of towering snowy peaks)

• A games room with a pool table, ping pong and table football 

• An outdoor Jacuzzi which benefits from privacy and far-reaching views 

• An indoor pool and spa which serve as a sanctuary for relaxation and recharge after an exhilarating day on the slopes.

• An open-plan living space, perfect for sociable gatherings

• A stylish dining room for intimate gourmet experiences

Sat in a commanding position beneath the famous Mont Cervino (Matterhorn) and overlooking the beautiful Aosta Valley, the centre of Cervinia is just a 5 minute walk away and access to the nearest ski lift just a 3 minute chauffeured drive away. After a day on the slopes, the wellness facilities await to soothe muscles via the spa floor, complete with an indoor pool, Hammam, sauna, treatment room and experience shower, all before stunning mountain views framed by the floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the contrasting elements are felt best beneath the bubbles of the 12-seater Jacuzzi, surrounded by towering snowy peaks and a glass of Champagne in hand. The peak of luxury at this chalet is elevated further with its private helipad to whisk you away for panoramic tours or heli-ski adventures.

Arula Chalet 1, Lech, Austria (Sleeps 16 adults,  6 children) Prices start from €210,000 per week

Set over four floors, setting the standard for all luxury chalets in the resort of Lech are the Arula Chalets. Perched in a prime ski-in/ski-out location overlooking Lech, Arula Chalet 1 benefits from panoramic views of the mountains and the picturesque Austrian town below. This, combined with the highest levels of service provided by the chalet and concierge team, puts the chalet in a class of its own in Lech. Exhibiting unique features such as the self-playing Steinway piano and ice skating rink, as well as a 14m indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, party room and wine cellar, Arula Chalet 1 epitomises top level entertainment and extraordinary wellness on a luxury ski chalet holiday

The property features:

• A spacious open-plan living and dining room 

• An open log fire centrepiece, providing a warm welcome after a long day on the slopes, 

• World-class views framed by the large floor-to-ceiling windows

• A private chef 

• Chalet manager

• Housekeeping

• An in-resort driver

• A range of wellness facilities including an indoor swimming pool and a large outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna and massage rooms 

• Gym facilities

• Ice Skating Rink

• A bar area and wine cellar

• A selection of games including darts, shuffleboard, poker table and chess

• Self-playing Steinway piano, 

• Party room with poker table

• A private cinema room

Its enviable slopeside position onto the Schlosskopf piste is a convenient 10 minute walk into the village, as well as being a gateway to days exploring the vast Arlberg ski region.

In total, Arula Chalet 1 accommodates up to 22 guests with its 9 bedrooms, including a family suite and kid's bunk room, making this chalet perfect for a group of families or friends to enjoy.

Chalet Black Lodge, Courchevel 1850 France (Sleeps 14) Prices start from €85,000 per week

Chalet Black Lodge is a luxury chalet in Courchevel 1850, designed to accommodate 14 guests. Comprising five floors, all fitted with light wooden ceilings and floors with a neutral colour palette, the property boasts unbeatable views of the snow-capped mountains directly from the lounge. 

Located in the chic Chenus area of Courchevel 1850, and just a short distance to La Croisette main ski lift hub, Black Lodge benefits from exclusivity and convenience. Its stylish and elegant interiors set the baseline for a superior stay where the indoor pool and wellness area, cinema room, wine cellar and games room elevate this chalet to a true peak of luxury.

The property features:

• Spa including a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, Hammam, massage room and fitness area

• Cinema Room

• Large open living area across the top floor, boasting incredible views of the mountainous landscape through its floor-to-ceiling windows

• A marble central fireplace

• A dedicated dining room

• A chic bar area

• An extensive outdoor balcony with an alfresco set-up

• A game room

• Seven double bedrooms, all with en-suites and most with direct balcony access

• Elevator serving all five floors

• A garage

• Laundry facilities

• A ski room with boot warmers

• An in-house chef

• Chalet manager

• Housekeeping

• An in-resort driver

Prices are based on exclusive use of the chalet for up to 14 guests and the chalet is offered on a fully staffed basis to include the services of a private chef for breakfast, afternoon tea and lunch OR dinner preparations, a butler service and driver service. Food and drinks are charged in addition.

Ultima Crans Montana, Crans Montana Switzerland (Sleeps 28 adults and 10 children) Prices start from CHF 180,000 per week

With 4,500 sqm, Ultima Crans Montana is an exceptional property for the ultra-luxury winter ski holiday. The location is truly something special; ski-in/ski-out onto the Les Planches ski slope and a 5 minute chauffeured drive into the centre of resort whilst surrounded by nature and tranquillity. Staff greet guests in the grand entrance hall before being shown around the chalet to discover its bar areas, billiard room, cigar lounge, terrace areas, cinema room and deluxe spa. The impressive 1,000sqm spa area is a true highlight, embellished with Bahia Blanca marble and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, guiding the way to the sauna, relaxation area and large outdoor swimming pool.

The chalet's incredible 5* facilities are matched by a highly trained service team with standards that truly achieve the peak of luxury. 

The chalet boasts 8 double bedrooms, including 2 children's dormitories;

• An expansive living room

• Wood burning fireplace

• Bar

• An in-house chef

• Chalet manager

• Housekeeping

• An in-resort driver

• Ultima Spa & Clinic, covering 1,000m² for guests to pamper in - complete with Bahia Blanca marble, teak wood and Baccarat crystal chandeliers

• Billiard room

• Cinema room

• Office space

• Private airport transfers

Ultimate Luxury Chalets leads the way in ultra-luxury ski travel with a signature portfolio of the top 100 most luxurious chalets in Europe. Each year the portfolio is hand-picked by the alpine specialist team, ensuring the chalets and services offer the highest level of luxury living both in terms of ‘best-in-class’ industry standards but also guest desires. Curated for the most discerning travellers, Ultimate Luxury Chalets is the pinnacle of the luxury chalet sector, delivering world-class properties matched by an extraordinary level of personal touch that together create unforgettable and unrivalled experiences in the mountains.  Ultimate Luxury Chalets is part of the highly regarded Blue Skies Lifestyle company, which offers year-round luxury villas and chalet holidays through its four exclusive travel brands.