These Are The Coolest Chalets In Europe To Book Now
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Where to stay, in style
Forget the AirBnB. These are the best mountainous getaways, alpine boltholes and ski chalets to book this season – tried, tested and reviewed by C&TH‘s pool of expert travel editors.
Europe’s Best Chalets, Winter 2025/26
Chalet Blackcomb – Val d’Isère, France
Totally renovated for last year’s winter season, Chalet Blackcomb is one of Val d’Isère’s swankiest catered chalets. Spread across three floors of stunning reclaimed pine and spruce wood, five stylish ensuite bedrooms are awash in calming neutral tones and fine wools, linens and throws. Located in the private Domaine de Cacholet neighbourhood, this is a chic boutique retreat with a difference. It’s one of luxury operator Consensio’s innovative Relaxed Catered Chalets, where service is less formal by design.
The chilled set-up is ideal for families and independently minded groups looking to sample a few local restaurants, via the Consensio driver of course. The Relaxed Catering programme includes breakfast, afternoon tea and, five nights a week, two-course dinners plus cheese, with a particular emphasis on plant-based, healthy dishes (but only when desired). A personal concierge is still reachable 24/7 and, as with every Consensio chalet, Perrier-Jouët runs on tap.
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Wellbeing is the name of the game with an entire floor dedicated to an oxygenated fresh-water pool and relaxation area. Repair to the outdoor hot tub under snowflake-speckled skies with fulsome splashes of champagne cheerfully delivered by your hosts. There’s an embarrassment of space for stretching piste-addled limbs: the large open-plan lounge with crackling fireplace has seating for a small army, and the super-size dining table is complemented by a sun-catching balcony and cozy bar area bursting with complimentary wines and spirits. A kitchen snug with fireplace is ideal to observe the chefs in action. Of special interest to families, a clever floor-to-ceiling glass wall acts as a sound-proof barrier between the two zones and there’s a full store of games, books, sledges and toys. By Leslie Wolt
Address: 348 Chem. du Cacholet, 73150 Val-d’Isère, France
The Arula Chalets – Lech, Austria
Peeking out from the elbow of the Lech valleys are the Arula Chalets. These two sibling lodges ooze 007-appeal – you can easily picture Bond kicking his feet up here after a hard day in sporty pursuit of a nefarious villain (probably down the north face of the nearby Valluga mountain).
Both chalets are decadent options for snowseekers looking to après-ski in style. Classic in style with postcard-idyllic timber cladding, the big sister of the pair is Arula One, which sleeps a whopping 22 people. The swish private bar is complete with shuffleboard table, plush sofas topped with mountainous blankets, and – of course – its very own barman. A drink here could be an expertly twisted negroni, or a bottle chosen from the vast wine cellar. If the party really gets going, the garage, which sits three floors down, can convert into a party barn, DJ included.
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The twin chalet, Arula Two, sleeps a smaller party of eight, and features much of the same in miniature. Both chalets boast steamy spas, generous pools, in-house masseuses, and fantastic concierge teams. Factor in the private chef catering your every passing whim, and you’ll genuinely be reticent to head for the boot room each morning. Tessa Dunthorne
Address: Oberlech 706, 6764 Lech, Austria
Chalet V – La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
Those in the know love La Tzoumaz for its laid-back family feel and back door access to Verbier. Chalet V is the perfect base here for design-conscious skiers who want a bit more bang for their chalet buck. With its double height vaulted ceilings, to the dining and living space and stunning wraparound south-facing balcony, the chalet combines beautifully rustic aged timbers with contemporary flair. And there’s all manner of mod-cons: from its year-round outdoor heated pool, hot tub and fire pit to its indoor sauna, cinema room, pinball machine and table tennis.
The interiors are true mountain chic with beautiful Bocci rain droplet pendant lights suspended above the oversized dining table. Nico, the in-house chef, serves up gourmet fare from the open-plan Officine Gullo-style kitchen on a different dinner set each evening, celebrating both food and design sur la table.
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The charming bedrooms boast glam touches like gold drum bedside tables, and en-suite bathrooms surprise with sky blue accents laden with Tiffany and Hermès toiletry treats. And of course waking up to wonderful south facing views over the Haut de Cry mountain range is a luxury that can never be overstated. By Caroline Milns
Address: Rue de Villy 33, 1918 La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
New Openings: Fresh Chalets For Your Bucket List
Chalet Lenafaju – St Martin de Belleville, France
A new six bedroomed chalet in the charming village of St Martin de Belleville, Chalet Lenafaju is perfect for large families or groups of friends, sleeping up to 14 people. The chalet enjoys a spacious double-height vaulted ceiling, three-sided fireplace, as well as its own four-seater Nordic spa. For those bringing littles on the trip, the children’s play area and cinema room will keep them entertained while dinner is on the go – or book a catered stay to avoid any stress. Prices start from €12,995, including morning and evening shuttle runs.
Address: 30 Rue des Biches, 73440 Les Belleville, France
Chalet Cervinia – Val d’Isere, France
Sat plump by the Joseray slope, Chalet Cervinia is a three-storied bolthole new for this season. It enjoys traditional Alpine design – think cosy log fires and wooden exterior – without compromising on modern amenities. It sleeps up to 12 people across six bedrooms, and don’t worry – there is of course a private cinema room, ski room, and spa with hot tub, sauna, massage room as well as large indoor pool. The chalet benefits from being only a short walk from Le Joseray’s village centre. Prices from €35,920 a week, including Purple Ski services.
Address: 100 Rue du Joseray, 73150 Val-d’Isère, France
