Just a one hour drive from Geneva airport, Chamonix today has become one the alps favourite ski destinations, notwithstanding its long association with summer tourism being situated under the Mont Blanc massif. Two cope with the huge influx of winter ski and summer walking and climbing tourists, many hotels and chalets have spawned across valley floor and we have therefore picked out five of our best.
Chalet Serena
Widely regarded as one of the best luxury chalets in the Chamonix Valley, Chalet Serena sleeps up to 14 guests in seven beautifully appointed bedrooms. Set in its own grounds in the exclusive enclave of Coupeau, overlooking the the Chamonix valley and with great views of the Mont Blanc massif, it boosts a whole hosts of great features, including a games room, cinema room, sauna, steam room and many more features for your enjoyment. Frequented regularly by the rich and famous, Chalet Serena was always seen as one of the benchmarks for other luxury chalets in Chamonix to follow. Prices start at around £20,000 per week and Chalet Serena can be booked on catered or freedom to choose basis. Peak weeks are particularly sort after and booking well in advance is strongly advised.
Chalet Dalmore
A short walk from the Chamonix golf course and Flegere ski lift, this design inspired ski chalet is situated in the much sort after Le Praz. A sunny enclave, close to the town of Chamonix, it has the best of both worlds by virtue of its close proximity to the town itself, and the slopes. As you would expect from one of the best luxury chalets Chamonix has to offer, all mod cons come as standard (en-suite bathrooms, hot tub, treatments room, gymnasium, etc.). A popular choice with the design inspired ski set, we recommend securing you week as early as possible.
Chalet Amazon Creek
One of the favourites with A-list celebrities, Chalet Amazon Creek is situated in the heart of the Les Houches ski village, great for mixed ability and family skiing. Situated just below the forest, it is situated in both an idyllic and awe inspiring position. It isn’t of course just the external environment that delights, inside you will find a really warm and inviting luxury ski chalet interior that sleeps up to 10 guests. Competing with A-list celebrities, early booking is essential!
Chalet Prarion
Chamonix’s premier ski in ski out chalet, it is as the description suggests, situated right on the Aillouds piste with a sunny aspect in the exclusive Le Cret enclave, guests really can just ski from the door with the back garden joining the piste. Renovated to a very high standard in 2015, it is now one of the most sort after luxury ski chalets with its cinema room, sauna, massage and treatments room, hot tub, games room and much more. Sleeping ten, all with en-suite facilities, early bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment of the finest, and also one of the very limited number of ski in ski out chalets in the Chamonix Valley.
Chalet Solaire
Last and certainly not by least, is Chalet Solaria. Situated in the highly desirable Mousseaux enclave, close to the town centre and Brevent ski lift station, this highly desirable 4 bedroom luxury chalet sleeps up to 8 people in luxurious style.
