The top chalets in the Alps
Snow in front of the chalet, warmth from the fireplace: chalets are the epitome of luxury. Cozy furs, candlelight and wooden walls create a cozy atmosphere, while outside winter shows its most beautiful side.
January 30, 2023
The top chalets
Senhoog
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In these chalets you are surrounded by the summits of the region. The choice of ski slopes is large, the facilities luxurious. For example, the house "Gipfelkreuzliebe" has 250 square meters of living space, a private infinity pool and a private spa. A gourmet breakfast is served, on request there is dinner at the Chalet. The "Full Service" guarantees all around care, which one can expect from a luxury hotel - with pure privacy. In holiday home for a maximum of six people, there's room for the whole family; slightly smaller is the house "Bergwärtsgeist" for five.
SENHOOG Luxury Holiday Homes - Leogang
Sonnberg 124, 5771 Sonnberg
Tel.: +49 4651 8865904
Web: senhoog.com
Price: "Gipfelkreuzliebe" from €1,280 for two, additional person €125
Dent Blanche
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From the sunny southeast terrace, this spacious chalet overlooks the four-thousand-meter summits Dent Blanche and Matterhorn; it is suitable for twelve guests, the private sauna holds up to six people. Located at 1650 meters, you have access to a ski area that reaches an altitude of 3330 meters - including the Mont Fort glacier.There are 410 kilometers of slopes and freeride runs, and the ski pass is delivered free of charge. Authentic traditional woods have been used for the chalet in Verbier, with modern art hanging on the walls for a contemporary take on alpine chic. The highlight is the private cinema room for relaxed popcorn evenings.
Dent Blanche Chalet
Verbier, Switzerland
Tel: 0041 41 22 5967 957
Web: skinontagne.com
Price: From €2,370
Stadl Wuggitz
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With great attention to detail, a 200-year-old hay barn was revitalized here. All beams, floorboards and paneling were removed, repaired and rebuilt completely true to the original. The interior is a mix of modern design and antique furniture. The larch wood terrace features a heated pool and a panoramic sauna with views of the surrounding mountains. The large windows give the house something airy, a fireplace provides a cozy atmosphere in winter - and on sunny days nothing stands in the way of an outdoor breakfast under the old wooden gable. The "Stadl Wuggitz", which is part of the premium vacation homes "Pures Leben", is a romantic retreat for two people, breakfast included.
Stadl Wuggitz
Altenbach 79, A 8455 Oberhaag
Tel.: +43 664 21 55 044
Web: purelife.com
Price: doubles from €838
Four Elements - Living by Berger
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You almost feel like you're in Scandinavia in these chic houses, which are 50 meters above the wildly romantic Salza River in Styria and almost seem to float: minimalist brutalism meets comfort with high-quality, natural materials. In the hot tub and sauna you have a view of nature - large windows are everywhere. The "Eisvogel" house even has a natural pool right in front of the living room. The rule at these hideaways: Adults only.
Four Elements - Living by Berger
Palfau 3, 8923 Palfau, Austria
Tel.: 0043 676 898509106
Web: fourelements.world
Price: doubles from €500
Chalet N
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Located at 1660 meters and with a view of the alpine landscape of the Arlberg, ten exclusive suites are available, including two executive suites, one junior suite and one children's suite. Up to 20 guests can enjoy themselves here, catering and chauffeur service are included. The penthouse suite has an open fireplace, and the aesthetics are based on Alpine comfort with old oak and fir wood; even in the bathrooms, wood provides the main touch. There is a 24-hour concierge service, and security staff and ski instructors are also available on request. The unique spa and wellness offer includes sauna area, pool and outdoor whirlpool in the snow.
Chalet N
Oberlech 50, 6764 Lech
Tel.: 0043 5583 37900
Web: chalet-n.com
Price: price upon request
Hahnenkamm Lodge Kitzbühel
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Just 50 meters from the start of the legendary Hahnenkamm race, this chalet is located at 1645 meters in the middle of a ski paradise - you can strap on your skis and go. The five suites can accommodate up to twelve people, and wellness is a priority: There is a steam bath, a Finnish pine sauna, a drinking fountain with mountain spring water and a fitness area with personal training. Breakfast, afternoon snacks and multi-course menu in the evening are included, as well as a selection of wines, Crémants, cocktails and soft drinks.
Hahnenkamm Lodge Kitzbühel
Hahnenkamm 3a, 6370 Kitzbühel, Austria
Tel.: 0043 5356 6704619
Web: cockscomb-lodge.com
Price: from €6,000
Le Chalet at Mont Blanc
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During the winter season you book the whole building exclusively, which includes three large living areas and can accommodate up to 26 guests. By adding the farmhouse you get a capacity of up to 40 people. The floor-to-ceiling windows let plenty of sunlight into the building, with views of the snowy Mont Blanc mountainscape. The light wood stands out pleasantly from the numerous yet quite dark chalets that exist elsewhere. The spacious spa has an indoor pool with counter-swimming jets for morning swim workouts, and the sauna offers a spectacular view of the mountains. Nearby is the famous luxury ski resort of Chamonix.
Le Chalet at Mont Blanc
1240 Route de Coupeau, 74310 Chamonix Les Houches, France
Tel: +33 6 33 28 31
Web: lechaletmontblanc.com
Price: From €12,000 per week
Aurelio Lech
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Salon, library and private swimming pool: The "Aurelio Clubhouse Chalet" sees itself as a sophisticated private residence in the Alps. A touch of gentlemen's club permeates the luxurious property with 2000 books in several languages. There are eight rooms for up to 16 people with half board and butler service and an 18-meter swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room. The relaxation room in the spa area has a cinema.
Aurelio Hotel & Chalet Lech
Tannberg 130, 6764 Lech
Tel.: 0043 5583 2214
Web: aureliolech.com
Price: per week from €147,000
La Posch
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The "Bergaway" is a retreat of tranquility. It is located just a ten-minute drive from the Zugspitze and consists of 16 uniquely designed chalets with rustic design elements and a cozy atmosphere. Guests enjoy the amenities of a top hotel as well as wellness in their own four walls with sauna, whirlpool tub and fireplace with real fire. There are also two pool villas with a private heated infinity pool. A breakfast basket full of delicacies and of course the gourmet cuisine of the resort restaurant "Das Walters" ensure for the physical well-being. The Tyrolean chalet village focuses on the relaxation factor of tranquility and is aimed specifically at guests from 15 and older.
La Posch
Schmitte 12, 6633 Biberwier, Austria
Tel.: 0043 5673 21021
Web: laposch.at
Price: chalet incl. breakfast from €240
Arula Chalets
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Lech is a hotspot for luxury accommodations like this one: "Arula" consists of two independent chalets (for eight to 22 guests), but they can also be rented together. Indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and an infrared cabin are part of the equipment, as well as a heated outdoor whirlpool, a wine cellar and a party room for undisturbed après-ski. Tradition and modernity enter into a successful fusion when it comes to the furnishings; in the living room there is an open fireplace, a grand piano and plenty of literature.
Arula Chalets
Oberlech 706, 6764 Lech, Austria
Tel.: 0043 5583 339930
Web: thearulachalets.com
Price: from €7,900
Rocca Penthouse
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A ski chalet in Val d'Isère, France, that offers great views with its panoramic windows and fills the rooms with lots of natural light. In addition, the large balcony is perfect for soaking up the sun. The main living area has a central open fireplace and a large dining table for ten people; wood is the dominating element and creates a cozy atmosphere. There's an indoor pool, as well as a hamam and sauna. Breakfast, afternoon tea and three-course meals are included, as is the resort chauffeur service that takes guests directly to the slopes or to the nearest village. The chauffeur is also the point of contact for snow and weather updates. Before the start of the trip, the team gets in touch to discuss the menus.
Rocca Penthouse
73150 Val d'Isère, France
Tel: +44 (0)20 8525 9728
Web: hiphideouts.com
Price: from €17,000
Lerchpeuntgut
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On a plateau in the province of Salzburg lies this alpine village with 16 chalets and five apartments in the main house. Guests stay in luxurious vacation homes, most of which measure a good 100 square meters. With an alpine-modern interior and many loving details, the "Lerchpeuntgut" offers romantic living spaces. Each chalet has a private sauna, a sun terrace and a garden. For social moments, there is the "Alpenfreud Lounge" and a village store in the main house. The location is also unbeatable: You live on the edge of the forest and yet are not far from the hustle and bustle - three ski areas are right around the corner.
Lerchpeuntgut
Wölting, 5580 Tamsweg
Tel.: 0043v664 75050015
Web: lerchpeuntgut.at
Price: chalet from €490, Apartments from €280
Chalet Zermatt Peak
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Overlooking the Matterhorn, this luxurious chalet in the Swiss Alps features floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the village and surrounding mountains. Spread out over six floors, it combines traditional alpine charm with modern design. The outdoor terrace features a second kitchen for year-round al fresco dining, plus a walk-in wine cellar and a private gourmet chef who can cater to individual requests at any time. Deluxe service is included in the full package. Also particularly glamorous in the "Chalet Zermatt Peak" are the private wellness center and the master suite with glass roof, from which you can view the Matterhorn at night under the starry sky.
Chalet Zermatt Peak
Triftweg 47, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 79 244 77 21
Web: chaletzermattpeak.com
Price: From €45,900 per week
Tenne Lodges
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Here, five-star luxury meets a feeling of freedom that can only be experienced in the high mountains. The hotel in the South Tyrolean Wipptal, consisting of 35 "lodges" with loft character and stylish wooden interior, is located directly at the valley station. In the main building, guests have access to the wellness area with saunas, relaxation rooms and an impressive infinity pool. A few kilometers away are four associated chalets in the seclusion of the forest; they each have a private Jacuzzi on the terrace with mountain views.
Tenne Lodges
Frazione Colle, 51, 39040 Colle BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0472 433300
Web: tenne-suedtirol.com
Price: lodge from €218
Skyview Chalets
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A new star on Lake Dobbiaco: The twelve Skyview Chalets made of solid wood offer cozy furnishings and huge window fronts. So you can look from the bedroom directly to the lake and at night at the starry sky. Each house has an infrared sauna, and the deluxe chalets also have a whirlpool on the panoramic sun deck. At lunchtime and in the evening, the restaurant "Seeschupfe" spoils its guests, and local wines from the wine cellar are also available. By the way, the accommodations are for adults only.
Skyview Chalets
Dobbiaco Lake, 3, 39034 Dobbiaco BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 973138
Web: toblachersee.com
Price: chalet from €304
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Winter 2022/23.