Our editors have selected the loveliest Alpine stays on the slopes for design lovers
A ski holiday is a treat to look forward to all year. After dusting the snow off your boots for the day, you need a proper place to apres-ski. Think crackling log fires, steamy saunas and bubbling hot tubs – plus the plushest, comfiest beds to ease aching legs. Luckily, there are some wonderful addresses throughout Europe’s choicest snowy spots, many with luxurious touches including private chefs and indoor pools to complement those dreamy Alpine views.
Here are the best ski chalets in Europe to book for your next escape to the slopes, most within touching distance of the best ski resorts in Europe. For more recommendations of where to stay, see our edit of the best Airbnbs for skiing in Europe and the best ski hotels in Europe.
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Editors’ picks of the best ski chalets in Europe
- For couples: Apartment Iss, St Anton, Austria
- For families: Chalet Foulon, Verbier, Switzerland
- For big groups: Chalet Icon, Courchevel, France
- For interior design fans: Chalet La Ravale, Méribel
- For a room with a view: Chalet Inoko, Val d'Isère, France
Apartment Iss, St Anton, Austria
Predictable Alpine pines have been swapped out for richer tones here, with the odd glamorous pop of retro charm bringing a playful energy to this chic ground-floor pad. Fine woods and natural stones now rub up against a deliciously fluffy sheepskin sofa, an electric fireplace, and there are huge televisions across three en-suite bedrooms ready for cosy nights in. Welcome champagne and canapés set just the right tone on arrival, and you have access to a communal sauna and two roomy patios with stunning mountain views. When you’ve had a long day tackling the pistes, take the night off cooking and ask a private chef to whip up something delicious instead. For families who like to ski hard but relax harder, this is surely one of Austria’s loveliest options.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From £1,396 per night
The Arula Chalets, Austria
The Arula Chalets have an understated elegance. Alcoves and bookcases are tastefully lit and designed with restraint in mind. Cool, contemporary lights are suspended above a sleek and simple dining table. Nine spacious bedrooms leave the wooden walls and ceiling to do the talking, dressed in thick moody curtains and velvet headboards, while the children’s bunk room is playfully lit up by coloured ceiling lights. The designers operate in that relatively untrodden space where expense and taste coexist – the overall effect is a sophisticated spin on Alpine cosiness. Clever lighting sets a Nordic tone, as does the bespoke furniture – from Danish chairs to industrial wall lights – while a grand piano dominates the vast living space and invites late-night singalongs. A cinema with a long line of deep sofas keeps disgruntled skiers entertained when the weather turns, but it’s the spa with its infrared cabin and handsome indoor pool that may even trump skiing in the pleasure stakes. Large groups can bag the attached chalet, Arula 2, for a blow-the-budget 30-person ski extravaganza.
Sleeps: 22 (or with Arula 2, 30)
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Chalet Aurelio, Lech, Austria
You’d half expect Succession’s Roy family to be set up on the sofa here, below the colossal chandelier. Here you get that five-star hotel feel while retaining the exclusivity of your own private villa – literally, in this instance, as guests are entitled to unlimited access to all the facilities at the neighbouring Hotel Aurelio. There’s a private spa with an 18-metre indoor pool, plunge pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, along with a refreshment bar kept well stocked with an assortment of fruits, teas and healthy snacks. The private chef will serve dinners to be enjoyed with friends and family in the ultra-smart dining room, before it’s time to tuck up in the home cinema for a film night. Oh, and don’t forget to squeeze some skiing in – you’re among some of the choicest slopes in the Austrian alps, after all.
Sleeps: 16
Price: From £147,467 per week
Modern cabin, Vresse-sur-Semois, Belgium
Forget olde worlde little wooden chalets – you’ll not find any such tweeness here. This is all sleek modern luxury, from the clean minimal lines stretching up around the triple-height space, to the expansive windows that frame vistas over the rolling hills, to the cosy up/down-lighters that greet you as you sit in the Nordic hot tub under the stars. For those seeking total seclusion, this is the one to book; you’re surrounded by two hectares of countryside with not a hotel nor neighbour in sight.
Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £2,155 for a four-night stay
Alpine Modern, Les Gets, French Alps
Peering out over the snow-dusted peaks of Les Gets, this swish apartment reimagines the classic ski lodge into something a little less twee and a little more chic. Double-height ceilings, skylights and wraparound windows flood the open-plan living space with light, while exposed beams and warm wood textures keep things feeling suitably cosy to return home to after chilly days crunching through snow. There’s a plush modular sofa, sleek chef’s kitchen and contemporary fireplace, and be sure to enjoy dinner on the terrace when the weather allows – the views are truly impeccable. Three bedrooms plus a sweet coin montagne make it ideal for families. Pull on your boots and you’ll find ski lifts, restaurants and buzzy alpine life right on the doorstep.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £9,139 for a seven-night stay
Chalet Inoko, Val d'Isère, France
With five-metre cathedral ceilings decorated with a web of imposing old timber beams, this Val d’Isère hideaway takes post-ski pampering to dizzying new heights – literally. It forms part of the well-to-do Petit Alaska enclave, so you’re getting seriously swish stuff – think a private chef serving up daily feasts, free-flowing champagne, and a dedicated chauffeur – along with a slew of impeccable wellness credentials. Then there are all those powder-soft ski slopes to whizz up and down stretching out endlessly around you. The interiors are divine, perfectly balancing alpine charm with modernity, neatly sideskipping any lingering accusations of tweeness. After tackling the Espace Killy runs, sink into the sunken outdoor terrace hot tub under the stars, or head straight down to the chalet’s own in-house spa for a swim and sauna session to ease tired muscles – then you’ll be ready for round two the next day.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From around £51,695 for a seven-night stay
Chalet Icon, Courchevel, France
Rich jewel tones and burnt orange flashes uplift this charming chalet into something rather different from your average, right in the midst of the action in bustling, ultra-smart Courcheval. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, cosy crackling log burners and a glinting indoor pool with cinema screen-esque mountain views all come together, culminating in a beautifully-orchestrated space that feels tailor-made for discerning groups who take ski season seriously. That’s not to say that a stay here isn’t a whole heap of fun, however. As well as the area’s world-beating runs, there’s a subterranean steam room and sauna (we don’t see many private villas with their own steam room, so that’s a bonus), plus plenty of room to sprawl for cosy catch ups with all your nearest and dearest.
Sleeps: 15
Price: From £4,885 per night
Be Together, Les Gets, French Alps
The wow-factor is strong here: with its sweeping mountain views, rustic details and lofty open spaces, this chalet has bags of everything we love about a ski trip, plus a picturesque spot in idyllic Les Gets. Mornings mean donning your robe and slippers and heading to the terrace for coffee with a side of crisp mountain air, before days spent whipping down the area’s generous selection of pistes – whatever your age or ability, you’ll be well served. Return for board games in the generous open-plan living room with the whole crew – it’s cosy as can be despite the generous proportions. Save your energy for the slopes – everything from private chefs to in-chalet massages can be arranged at your leisure. When you’ve kicked off your skis, the town centre with its clutch of lovely shops, restaurants and cafes is just a short drive away.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £5,643 for a six-night stay
Chalet La Ravale, Méribel
Méribel is Courcheval’s rather more quaint sister; its chocolate box trio of pretty villages and excellent slopes ensure it’s remained a beloved corner of the French Alps for decades. If you want twee classicism over overt glamour, this is the place to be – and Chalet La Ravale will be ready to welcome you in with bags of alpine charm, a roaring fire, and vast picture windows framing snow-dusted peaks. This six-bedroom hygge retreat has space for all the gang, with plush bedding, elegant en-suites, and warm décor in pleasingly higgeldy-piggeldy patterns. A private chef will prepare whatever you please, from multi-course feasts to cosy Savoyard classics – and Champagne is unlimited. Days begin with chauffeured transfers to the slopes and end with a soothing soak in the outdoor hot tub as the sun sinks behind the mountains. A dedicated concierge can arrange anything from ski passes to babysitting and you have world-class skiing, boutique shopping, and Méribel’s lively après scene all within easy reach.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £27,00 for a seven-night stay
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The Landscape lodge, France
Fran – the owner and creative director of fashion brand Pringle – worked closely with interior designer and friend Louise Curnuck to gently restore this traditional chalet on the edge of a French town just south of Lake Geneva. The pair scoured France’s rambling antique markets from Annecy to Lyon for one-off pieces. Their haul – everything from antique skis and sledges to large terracotta vases – is artfully placed throughout each room to form a curated but refreshingly relaxed and imperfect picture. They sanded down the chalet’s orange-glazed wood to reveal soft blonde, some of which was then painted in calming hues for a more spacious and less twee rendition of a cosy mountain hideaway. Chunky, suntrap balconies now serve as cinema seats for breathtaking views of pine forests winding through the valley. Reindeer rugs flung over deep sofas alongside gingham chairs set a casual, unpretentious tone, while Danish-style dark wooden chairs and wrought-iron lamp shades confer a soft contemporary edge. It is a strain to imagine leaving the deliciously comfortable beds, deep iron tubs and roaring log fire of this cosy alpine hideaway for the slopes or the understated restaurants tucked away in nearby mountain villages, but it has been done.
Sleeps: Nine
Price: From around £1,242 for a three-night stay
Chalet Moura, Morzine, French Alps
A south-facing location in the valley ensures a constant stream of sunlight through the floor-to-ceiling windows in this pretty chalet, which offers both panoramic views over twinkling snow-crusted hilltops and easy ski-in/ski-out access to Pleney’s excellent slopes. There’s room for 10, with children’s bunks tucked beside the master suite, making it a great choice when it’s time to teach little ones to ski. The bucolic scenes outside give way into thoughtful luxuries indoors, from Cowshed toiletries in the bathrooms to cosy spaces filled with fluffy textures and multiple crackling fires, made for kicking back and relaxing after long days whizzing about in the snow. Ease muscles and restore cold toes to life by hopping between the hot tub and sauna – then head to the chalet’s own in-house bar for a nightcap.
Sleeps: 10
Price: From around £5,771 for a seven-night stay
Le Deer Chalet, Gérardmer, France
There’s more than enough room for all the family in this sprawling ski chalet, which is sat atop a quiet hillside in Les Xettes, with glorious views all over the Gérardmer Valley. It has five double bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms, plus a room with four beds for kids to bundle up in and a sizeable living room with a terrace. After you’ve taken your skis off, hop into the Jacuzzi or ease muscles in the sauna, before challenging your fellow travellers to a game of boules or foosball. Your ski passes will be waiting for you when you step through the door, and massages are also available upon request.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £1,357 for a two-night stay
Mountain Waves, Saint-Gervais
Perched on a snowy peak in picturesque Saint-Gervais, this elegant five-bedroom chalet balances proximity to mountain adventures with pindrop stillness – it’s just a short drive from the slopes and endless hiking trails around Mont Blanc. After days spent skiing or trekking through the mountains, unwind in the sauna or soak in the outdoor hot tub with a panoramic view as the crisp air rolls in. Inside, a minimal interior sets the scene for cosy evenings by the fire, while the spacious dining area and terrace make it easy to gather for long, leisurely meals over discussions of the day’s exploits. A private chef, curated wine selection and early morning yoga makes things even better. The villa is set across three floors so there’s room for everyone comfortably, and families will appreciate the option of a cot on request.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £19,279 for a 12-night stay
Residence Alpi, Grainau, Germany
A stay here means alpine living at its chicest, set to a backdrop of blue skies, rolling gardens and snow-topped trees peppering the horizon. This 255 sqm retreat feels genuinely unique, with lashings of warm walnut, airy travertine and sculptural design elevating the home into something far cooler than your average. Four serene bedrooms and spa-like bathrooms open onto a private sauna, jacuzzi and a show stopping indoor lagoon complete with cascading waterfalls. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the Zugspitze, moody lowlights set a calming tone – and, when it’s time to head out, you’re just moments from the Eibsee and mountain railways. Previous guests have all absolutely loved their stay here – the home has maintained a rare perfect five-star score overall to date.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £1,881 for a two-night stay
Smart Nordic cabin, Midt-telemark, Norway
Lifjell Plateau has more than 20 peaks over 1,100 m; all the locals call it miniature Jotunheimen. Inside is Nordic-as-you-like – minimal and neutral, with knotty pine all over and floor-to-ceiling windows keeping the focus on the glorious vistas just beyond the glass. There’s a crackling fire and a sauna to warm your bones up after long days outdoors – and non-skiers will be equally as happy as a snow sports crew. Previous guests have been wowed by this cosy home, citing the incredible views, wonderful hiking and fabulous host as highlights of the stay, even when not hitting the slopes.
Sleeps: 11
Price: From around £474 for a two-night stay
Chalet Foulon, Verbier, Switzerland
Sunrises hit differently when you’re sipping espresso on the terrace here in glitzy Verbier, where you can stare straight out at snow-kissed Alpine peaks as they sparkle under a fresh morning sun. Here, this traditional rustic wooden chalet has been given a smart new outfit, with a sleek modern design in soothing ash and walnut tones creating a sumptuous space to breathe. Days here are painfully idyllic: hit the nearby slopes straight from your own ski-in, ski-out room, sweat out the aprés-ski in the gym, then spend the evening rotating between the indoor pool, jacuzzi, and a crackling fireplace in your pyjamas. The best part is the whole extended family can join – there’s room for 14, with bunk beds for little ones and plush king-size beds with squashy mattresses and plenty of thick cosy woolly blankets for grown-ups.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From around £16,492 for a seven-night stay
Heiti Lodge, Gsteig, Switzerland
Between well-to-do resort Gstaad and darling alpine village Les Diablerets, The Heiti Lodge makes an inviting base for exploring the Swiss Alps. It's set in the tiny village of Gsteig (population: just 1,000). Despite being small, the lodge makes a big impact, with its log beams summoning up much alpine charm, and woolly throws and cosy beds creating a cosy retreat to relax once you’ve pulled your boots off. From here, you’re perfectly positioned to enjoy nearby highlights like Glacier 3000, glittering snowy hiking trails (which transform into bucolic heavenly stretches of green in the summer months), plenty of wonderful skiing, and a slew of great local restaurants, all encased within the beautiful Bernese countryside.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £100 per night
Chalet Iris, Wengen, Switzerland
You’ll have to take the chocolate box-worthy cogwheel train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen to reach this villa, as the village where it sits is blissfully car-free. But after a zippy 11-minute chug through snow-dusted hillsides, you’ll have reached your new alpine home. A thoughtful renovation has transformed this villa into a coolly minimal Scandinavian retreat. Top notch furnishings in cool neutral tones leave room for the views to take centre stage. Look out to far-reaching views over the Lauterbrunnen valley and surrounding mountains right outside your window, best enjoyed on the terrace with a morning brew as the sun rises over the peaks.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From £3,209 per night
Chalet YOLO, Nendaz, Switzerland
If you’re looking for ski in/ski out access, this classical wooden chalet makes an excellent choice, with its near-perma snow-dusted rooftop in impossibly pretty Nendaz. There's an outdoor pool for brisk dips before a spell in the jacuzzi, best enjoyed under the clearest, starriest of night skies. After a long day, flop onto the sofa and stoke the fireplace for a film with the family. Non-skiers are well-cared for too: bike tours, paragliding and mountain hike guides, along with a private chef, are all bookable upon request.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From £5,188 per night
How we choose the best chalets in Europe
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