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Blow The Budget Snowboard Chalets

7 of the most luxurious chalets for your next snowboard trip

Are there many better feelings than waking up in the mountains, stepping onto your balcony and gazing out across the slopes to see newly groomed pistes, blue skies and a fresh dump of snow that’s just calling your name? We think not… Except maybe doing all that after sleeping like a baby in your pimped-out suite, knowing you’ll be finishing a heavy day’s riding to come home and ball out in the raddest accommodation you’ve ever clapped eyes on. 

There’s a lot to be said for the ‘shoestring-and-a-dream’ snowboard trip. Squeezing 7 of your closest mates (and one random you found on Facebook) into a double bed has a certain survival instinct charm to it when you’re staying in a dank basement in Borovets, and the only other heat source available is the warm regards from the owner on arrival. But as much as we all love a lunchtime pitstop for a squashed pocket semmel and a 3-mile trek through town with all your gear to get to the lifts, sometimes budgets are meant to be blown out of the water, and bucket list destinations, grandiose digs, and a holiday for the ages are on the cards instead. 

The Luxury Chalet Company doesn’t do irony. When they say luxury, they mean it. Every whim, extravagance, or fantasy of opulence is catered to here. The mountains are calling, and your personal concierge is on hand to pick up the phone and hammer out all the details. All of the adventure, none of the admin. No ask is too big, no detail too small; the LCC in-house team will handle your holiday every step of the way. 

The Mont Blanc Chalet pool is hard to beat for “zen vibes”

Hot tubs are child’s play here. We’re talking full fitness suites, equipped with private saunas, massage suites, Turkish hammams and cold plunges. With private chefs to turn fon-dont’s into fondues, sommeliers who know exactly what chardonnay to pair with your post-riding charcuterie and thoroughly vetted childcare professionals to take care of your mini-mes, so you can take full advantage of all of the above stress-free.

Whether your dream trip is to clock as many miles on the hardpack as physically possible, to venture off the beaten track to sniff out untouched powder stashes with a local guide or to sit back, relax and enjoy fine dining at altitude, The Luxury Chalet Company can pull out all of the stops to make it a reality.

Chalet 1551 by night is a shining north star of luxury

Chalet 1551

Take Chalet 1551 in Lech, slap bang in the middle of Austria’s reputable Arlberg region. Not only will you have ski-in ski-out access to one of the world’s largest interconnected ski areas, but you’ll also have a private, chauffeur-driven Range Rover on tap to whisk you around should any of the myriad off-mountain activities nearby take your fancy. But with your own Infinity Pool, health suite, entertainment room and bar on site, the car might be surplus to requirements– you’ve got everything you need for the ultimate vacation right at your fingertips. 

Bergman Mountain Chalet defines “ski in ski out”

Bergman Mountain

A thoroughly avant-garde home away from home in one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps, Bergman Mountain sleeps 28 and has direct access to the slopes. You’ve got the entire Valle d’Aosta region on your doorstep, with the iconic Matterhorn Glacier as your backdrop, and you’re perfectly situated to ride over the border into Switzerland for the abundance of north-facing slopes in Zermatt that make the area so iconic for lift-accessible freeriding zones.

Cosy meets class in the Ultima Gstaad chalet

Ultima Gstaad

Gstaad has long been a favourite of those looking to elevate their mountain experience past the snow activities on offer. The opulence found locally is out of this world, and the Ultima Gstaad chalet is a jewel in the stacked crown of the famous resort. With space to sleep 34, the Ultima Gstaad juxtaposes cosy log cabin aesthetics with state-of-the-art facilities, including a professionally staffed spa and wellness area to get you back in tip-top condition after a day riding. 

the Sagarmata pool offers infinite views

Sagarmata

Verbier needs no introduction as one of Europe’s premier ski areas; there’s a veritable buffet of slopes available for any and all ability levels, as well as some seriously gnarly off-piste terrain that’s become a mecca for expert freeriders. Chalet Sagarmata has all the bells and whistles you can think of. And then some. An in-house private chef is at your beck and call to fuel you up in serious style, and if your day on the hill has left you with jelly legs, you’ve got a huge 25m heated pool, sauna and massage suite to bring you back to peak condition.

The Hygna is nestled amongst natural Tyrolean beauty

Hygna

Picture the scene- you and 39 of your nearest and dearest plotted up in 11 chalets in a private, no-expense-spared compound. The Hygna is a best of both worlds mix, with traditional alpine exteriors housing contemporary interior design and state-of-the-art facilities. This is every kid’s summer camp dream come true, with added snowboarding for good measure. Insider tip: don’t forget to load up on traditional Kaiserschmarren and the schnapps that the Tyrol region is famous for.

Plenty a’tipple of wine tucked away in the Mont Blanc Chalet cellar

Chalet Mont Blanc

One of the largest ski resorts within an hour of Geneva Airport, Megève boasts a mind-boggling 400 km of pistes, and Chalet Mont Blanc is perfectly situated to make the most of the terrain on offer. The après-ski doesn’t finish when the lifts stop turning; make your way back to base and keep the party going at HQ with your own private bar and wine cellar. And if you’ve got your sights set on rest and relaxation, you can unwind in the spa facilities or catch a movie at the in-house cinema.

Step out of the Chalet b front door and straight into the Three Valleys ski area

Chalet B

A chalet so nice, you almost won’t want to go riding. But with 600 km of terrain on your doorstep, it doesn’t matter if you’re into adrenaline-pumping freeriding filled with couloirs and chutes or want to delve into your bag of tricks across the multiple world-class snowparks and airbags; there’s more than enough to whet your whistle here. The Chalet B ski room doors open right out onto Dou du Midi, where you’ll find not only the slopes that Courchevel operates but also easy access to both Val Thorens and Méribel as part of the world’s largest interconnected ski area, Les Trois Vallées.

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