Chalet Ormello

The most extensive wooden house in Trios Vallées

Moon boots off and into the comfort of the "Chalet Ormello" in Courchevel 1850! The cosy fireplace is already waiting in the lounge-like living room of the 1000 square metre wooden house. What makes the "Ormello" so cosy? Not least the elegant alpine style with warm colours, cosy furniture and noble materials. In addition, the house hides, among other things, a cinema, a perfectly equipped playroom for the children and a spacious private spa including waterfall pool and outdoor hot tub. The panoramic views of the French mountains from the various balconies are unbeatable. Although the town centre is a two-minute walk away, the chalet is wonderfully quiet and just steps from the slopes. Two suites and seven rooms await up to 15 guests, for whom there is also a first-class, discreet and very personal service: a private chef, a concierge and a housekeeping team. Price: Per day from approx. € 18,500.

Chalet Ormello, Hotel Airelles, airelles.com
Rue de Bellecôte, 73120 Courchevel, France
T: +33 4 7900 3838

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Hygna Chalets

The hidden huts in the Alpbach Valley

Opening in December 2021, these eleven traditionally built chalets are the latest addition to luxury alpine hideaways. Here, on a Tyrolean sunny plateau in the nowhere of the pristine Alpbach Valley, nothing blocks the view of the mountains, plus idyllic tranquillity reigns. This makes the temporary home a shelter full of cosy comforts and a lot of security. At breakfast, for example, which is delivered to the chalet door, regional dishes are mixed with influences from further afield, so that bowls and porridge also find their place here. The chalets are decorated in natural tones and feature saunas, fireplaces, bathtubs in the bedrooms, beds with massage functions and, in some cases, private whirlpools. The Heustadl infinity pool offers an impressive view of the surrounding peaks, and there are also fitness and yoga sessions with junior host Sarah Moser. Mindfulness is especially close to her heart. Chalet for two people per night from € 432.

Hygna Chalets, hygna.at
Hygna 36, 6235 Reith im Alpbachtal, Austria
T: +43 5337 653 94

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Les Chalets Du Mont D'Arbois

The historic chalets in France

A century ago, Noémie de Rothschild established a new ski resort on the slopes of the Val d'Isère: Megève. Her son Baron Edmond made it a legend in the 1960s. The clan's storied former residences recently became a five-star hotel, consisting of three elegant chalets with 41 spacious rooms and suites. The main chalet "Ève" houses the restaurant "Prima"; Chef de Cusine Nicolas Hensinger has been awarded a Michelin star - the team also takes care of the excellent breakfast! All around, lots of old wood, rough stone and alpine fabrics, as well as the hotel's own ice skating rink and a pack of sled dogs, make the classic winter fairy tale a reality. Incidentally, the "Alice" chalet (including private massage rooms and hamam) can become a private home base for 22 people. If you're looking for something really special, take the "Suite Idéal" with three rooms - on the 1850-metre summit of Mont d'Arbois. Double room per night from € 675.

Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois, Megève, fourseasons.com/megevechalets
447 Chemin de la Rocaille, 74120 Megève, France
T: +33 450 212 503

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Priestegg

The authentic retreat in Salzburger Land

The longing has a name: Priesteregg! On a heavenly spot above Leogang lies this quaint village, which consists of 18 climate-friendly alpine huts. At first glance, they look just like they did in the old days, but they still offer everything you could wish for in a visually splendidly pristine setting today. Depending on the chalet, these include large glass fronts, a free-standing bathtub and rock shower, an outdoor hot tub, an open hanging fireplace, a forest sauna and much more. One of the latest sensations is the Priesteregg spa, with a 25-metre year-round outdoor infinity pool, a cosy indoor pool by the open fireplace, a Lapland smoke sauna, a wooden hut for massages and innovative Haki Flow treatments to drift out of space and time for good. And of course there's skiing nearby - on the 270 kilometres of prepared pistes in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Chalet for two people per night from € 570.

Mountain village Priesteregg, priesteregg.at
Sonnberg 22, 5771 Leogang, Austria
T: +43 6583 82550

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Chalet Eugenia

The stately home in Graubünden

Where the British royals used to spend their winter holidays, tradition is being taken to a new level: The 1400 completely renovated square metres overlooking Klosters are probably the most luxurious the Alps have to offer. The antique furnishings are warm and cosy, each of the eight rooms under huge oak beams shines in a different noble colour and always harbours a crackling fire in winter. The crowning glory is the 100-square-foot bedroom in gold complete with freestanding bathtub. Plus: a real wood-burning stove for indoor barbecues, a large dining table for up to 20; plus a grand piano, wine cellar, beginner's ski lift (to keep the kids in view from one of the many balconies) and a grand, modern 300-square-foot spa. Almost self-evident is the almost invisible professional service - including professional chef, chauffeur and housekeeping - which ensures that the stay is of the highest standard. Price on request.

Chalet Eugenia, bookable about alpen-chalets.com
Object no. C-SCH 246, 7252 Klosters-Serneus, Switzerland
T: +49 89 540 440 40

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The Arula Chalets

The spacious wooden houses in Oberlech

Up to 30 people can be gathered in the two alpine chalets in Oberlech am Arlberg, which are connected by a spacious terrace. Outside and inside, noble natural stone and warm-toned wood merge into enormous comfort. This is the perfect way to spend a grandiose winter season together! Also because it is possible to ski right up to the front door - and, among other things, two private spa areas, your own cinema and an outdoor Jacuzzi pamper the family or circle of friends. Making happiness perfect is top-notch service, consisting of a concierge, 24/7 butler, chauffeur, housekeeping and private chef whose skills are completely attuned to guests' needs and desires. Incidentally, the centre of Oberlech is only a five-minute walk away - but if you're honest, there's actually little reason to leave this wonderful retreat ... Chalet for eight people per night from € 8500.

The Arula Chalets, arulachalets.com
Oberlech 706, 6764 Lech am Arlberg, Austria
T: +43 664 140 70 74

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Chalet Mimi

The extraordinary at the Arlberg

What a skilful mixture! Between the puristic-modern furniture made of high-quality, mostly local materials, the farmhouse wardrobe, the mint-coloured tiled stove, the inn chairs and the many other small alpine details look great. In addition, cosy corners everywhere tempt you to relax: the large sofa in front of the open fireplace, the seating niche in the bookcase, the bunk beds in the children's room, the soft loungers in the spa (including a 14-metre pool and cinema screen!) - and of course the outdoor whirlpool with a view of the snowy peaks. It goes without saying that ski-in, ski-out is also possible here; directly onto the Schlosskopf piste. In the six rooms, up to 14 guests can enjoy individual service including 24/7 butler, chauffeur, concierge and in-house chef. Per night from € 9800.

Chalet Mimi, chaletmimi.com
Oberlech 141, 6764 Lech am Arlberg, Austria
T: +43 5583 308 73

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Tenne Chalets

The powerful in the forest

Connected with nature, experience deep-rooted energies among trees, bushes, herbs, mushrooms and animals: In the four forest chalets, exactly this dream comes true. The chalets, each 80 square metres in size (they are part of the "Tenne Lodges" in the South Tyrolean village of Ratschings), have been designed into a quiet spot, elegantly furnished and clad with fragrant wood. The open fireplace goes without saying, and a wonderful sun terrace and a private hot-pot Jacuzzi await guests seeking relaxation. If that's not enough, you can use the five-star spa at the "Tenne Lodges", which also belong to the chalets. And another highlight: on the day of arrival, the fridge is filled with South Tyrolean delicacies - perfect for the end-of-the-marche and a fortifying breakfast the next morning! Chalets per night from € 4200.

Tenne Forest Chalets, hotels-ratschings.com
Innerratschings 14a, 39040 Ratschings, Italy
T: +39 0472 659 800

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Chalets Obomilla

The natural huts near Bressanone

Three chalets that look like tree houses from a cosy winter story: In a spruce forest enclave near Meransen in South Tyrol stand these quaint hay cabins in contemporary garb. Up to five guests feel immediately at home among the scent of brushed spruce wood, traditional linen fabrics, stylish black steel and lots of glass. Since you are at an altitude of 1440 metres, the chalets offer a view of the Dolomites from the top of the three floors. The panorama with Schlern, Peitlerkofel and Plose is unmistakable. The terraces in front are protected from the weather. The sauna is a dream - particularly brave guests can take a dip in the stream that runs through the area; alternatively, you can simply sink into the wooden tub with its relaxing bubble function. A few steps away, by the way, is the farm belonging to it with bread service and eggs from happy hens. Per night from € 191,-.

Obomilla Forest Chalets, obomilla.com.
Mittereckerstraße 19, 39037 Meransen, Italy
T: +39 333 7811839

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Swiss Cabins

The minimalist houses in the Swiss Valais

A village of nine purist, energy self-sufficient chalets at 1400 metres in the Swiss nowhere - that promises pure enjoyment of nature! The chalets, each with three bedrooms, are built in an environmentally conscious manner from local larch and other regional materials, and are flooded with light, spacious and so heavenly positioned that the view extends over the Rhone Valley to Lake Geneva. Switching off succeeds here from the first moment. Those who long for company will feel at home in "The Social Cabin", a warm and cosy place in the heart of the village. Craftsmen and artists are always invited here to talk about their work. By the way, breakfast with fresh and local products is brought to the village square in the morning by an electric food truck. And if you don't want to use your own stove in the evening, the nearby alpine brasserie "Les Cerniers" serves in the restaurant - or delivers directly to the chalet. Chalet for six people per night from about € 425.

Swiss Cabins, swisscabins.ch
Les Giettes, Des Cerniers, 1871 Monthey, Switzerland
T: +41 24 471 38 38

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Almwellness - Resort Tuffbad

The Traditionalists in Carinthia 

The Lesachtal valley in the south of Austria is the first Slow Food Travel region in the world and is considered the most sustainable and environmentally friendly valley in Europe. This is exactly where two 104-square-metre farmhouses in classic chalet style are located. They belong to the nearby Almwellness Resort, whose services you can also enjoy as a chalet tenant - from the Almwellness culinary delights to the varied 2000-square-metre spa and the activity programme. Only: Here you have much more privacy! Up to four people can enjoy the airy living room with its panoramic window, snuggle up to the tiled stove, look into the open fireplace, enjoy the sauna and the free-standing bathtub in the bathing room - and regenerate at night in the sleep-inducing stone pine bed. Chalets per night from € 300.

Almwellness Resort Tuffbad, almwellness.com
Tuffbad 3, 9654 St. Lorenzen, Austria
T: +43 4716 622

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LaPosch - Your BergawayRustic. Honest. Real.

Quaint in design. Honest to the core. Genuine in the experience. The LaPosch is a place with personality. A place of peace and individual enjoyment of life.

The rustic chalet village is nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. 16 individually designed chalets convince with great attention to detail in a cosy living atmosphere. Rustic design elements meet down-to-earth luxury, paired with the amenities of a top hotel. As different as the ideas of a perfect holiday may be, as diverse are the possibilities to find your own private holiday happiness. Built in traditional style from local wood and natural stone, the 80 to 150 square metre chalets will delight you with their high-quality furnishings, private wellness facilities and great comfort. Cosy chalets, lodges in modern design and luxury villas with a direct lake view or private pool offer an authentic living experience for up to seven people. The all-round pampering service at LaPosch is based on the motto "Everything can be done, nothing has to be done". Every day, the LaPosch wish fulfilers spoil you with seasonal dishes and a fine selection of culinary delights. From à la carte gourmet breakfasts to homemade cakes and every evening hut culinary delights, guests enjoy individual moments of pleasure and traditional gourmet delicacies. Far away from opening hours and other guests, everyone can enjoy their own private oasis of well-being at the LaPosch. Those seeking rest and relaxation can unwind in the chale's own wellness area, listen to the babbling of the stream flowing by and find inner peace and serenity during a private yoga session. To complete the relaxation program, the masseuse comes directly to the chalet and pampers with soothing massages and treatments. 

LaPosch - Your Bergaway, laposch.at
Schmitte 12, 6633 Biberwier, Austria
T: +43 5673 21021

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Text: Susanne Pahler