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Chalet Wanda, Nendaz, Switzerland. A traditional-style chalet in the Les Clèves area of the Nendaz ski resort. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-clad walls, an open fireplace and a wraparound terrace with views of Haute-Nendaz, the Alps and the Rhône Valley. 6 beds, 6 baths, 2 receps, open-plan dining kitchen, games room, laundry/utility rooms, ski room, lift, double garage, terrace, gardens. £2.5m Alpine Homes +41 (0)27 323 7777.
Kirchberg in Tirol, Austria. This chalet was built in 1995 and fully refurbished in 2019. It sits in a sunny location on Kirchberg’s Sonnberg with panoramic mountain views. The contemporary interiors include wood floors, beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern fireplace and a designer kitchen with Gaggenau and Miele appliances. 5 beds, 3 baths, open-plan living area, wellness area/sauna, 2 utility rooms, balconies, ski boot room, 0.12 acres. £4.44m Savills 020-7016 3753. [links]
Chalet Meribel-Centre, Savoie, France. A renovated 1960s ski-in ski-out chalet in the Meribel ski resort in the Three Valleys ski area. The third floor of the chalet has been turned into an open-plan living and entertainment area, with vaulted wooden ceilings, large windows, a mezzanine and a south-facing terrace. 6 beds, 7 baths, kitchen, lower-ground floor utility area, terrace. £5m Hamptons International 020-7265 6571. [links]
East Fork Lane, Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA. A contemporary ski-in ski-out chalet on the Two Creeks slopes with dramatic mountain scenery. It is set in two acres of grounds and has a separate guest house, beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, stone fireplaces and stone terraces with fire pits, a swimming pool and a hot tub. 10 beds, 14 baths, 1,067 square metre internal areas, gardens, 2 acres. £17.15m Knight Frank 020-7629 8171. here
Corvara, Badia, Dolomites, Italy. A traditional chalet on the ski slopes of Corvara in the Dolomites. It is currently being renovated into two semi-detached chalets with wood-clad walls, floors and ceilings and open fireplaces. 3 beds, 3 baths, recep, garden. £1.996m Edelweiss Real Estate 020-7467 5330.
Chalet Faraway, Grimentz, Switzerland. A traditional-style chalet in the exclusive ski area of Grimentz with views across the Val d’Anniviers and the Weisshorn. It has open-plan living areas and open fireplaces. 4 beds, 4 baths, recep, mezzanine office, wellness area with hot tub, 0.31 acres. £2.14m Alpine Property Finders 020-7692 0786. [links]
Despite the challenges we continue to face, there is always hope of brighter days ahead, In terms of returning to our beloved mountains we see see ski resorts reopening, with stringent safety measures, and a sense that we can be back in that clean clear air before too long. Moving forward, there is a distinct shift towards people seeking a ski property that offers a more permanent home; somewhere to work and live as well as ski. Increased capacity for remote working means that many can enjoy working from home, and where better to enjoy it than in the clean air and open space of some of the most beautiful surroundings in Europe.
Considering your new ski property as a more permanent base also influence the type of home you’ll seek. Where you may have looked for a snappy lock up and leave apartment, you may find yourself drawn towards somewhere with more space, perhaps with a garden and somewhere for guests to stay.
Known as Queen of the Dolomites and home to stylish skiing since the 1950s, the cobbled streets of Cortina d’Ampezzo are threaded with cafe culture and superb shopping that are as much part of its fabric as the rugged peaks of the Dolomiti Superski. A true year round resort, Cortina d’Ampezzo offers an ideal place to make a new home with a friendly local community and lots of options for adventure including the odd trip to Venice which sits a mere hour and a half to the south.
In addition to its exclusive location in the renowned Savoleyres district, this superb, remarkably well-thought-out chalet has many charming amenities, such as a home cinema room, a wellness area with an indoor swimming pool and hammam, and large south-facing terraces. [links]
Stunning property tucked away in an exclusive private setting–yet only a short walk from Lost Lake and vibrant Whistler Village. Après-ski options include relaxing in an outdoor hot tub or cozying up around a gas fire pit surrounded by a spruce forest. here
More than 2,000 homes are currently for sale in the French and Swiss Alps with an average price of US$2,702,268. Megeve, Courchevel and Chamonix head the list of the most viewed (by James’ users) Alpine locations in France; Verbier, Gstaad, and Zermatt are trending in Switzerland.
Contemporary mountain home located within the Amangani Resort in Jackson Hole offering sweeping views of the ranch lands below and the majestic Snake River Mountain Range. Every bedroom opens onto the terrace. The 1,500 sq. ft. (140 sq. m) patio space complete with a fire pit and a hot tub makes this property a perfect mountain retreat.
Chalet Le Rocher, Val d'Isre, France. A ski in/ski out chalet with views over the Isre valley, 350 metres from the nearest ski lifts and close to the bars and restaurants of Val d'Isre. The interiors are clad in reclaimed Mongolian wood and it has an open-plan living area with a vaulted ceiling, a log fire and a spacious dining area that seats 12 people. 7 beds, 7 baths, bar, indoor pool. €17m Athena Advisers 020-7471 4500. [links]
Chalet Reith, Astberg, Reith bei Kitzbhel, Austria. A chalet built in 2012 in Astberg, a five-minute drive from the ski slopes of the Kitzbhel Alps. It has exposed beams, open fireplaces and comes with a self-contained annexe and a wellness area with a sauna. 6 beds, 4 baths, garden. €5.25m Alpine Property Finders 020-7692 0786. here
Elk Run Drive, Telluride, Colorado, USA. A contemporary house in the ski area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley. It has an open-plan living room with a modern fireplace, exposed stonework, wood cladding and a wooden vaulted ceiling, and a dining area with stone-tiled floors. All the rooms open onto a large terrace with a hot tub. 4 beds, 5 baths, gardens, 10.15 acres. $6.65m Sotheby's International Realty +1 970 729 0160.
Chalet Linda, Megve, France. A luxury chalet in the area of Cte 2000 near the ski slopes and cross-country skiing areas. It has an open-plan living area with a free-standing fireplace, a country-style kitchen and wraparound balconies. 5 beds, 4 baths. Price on application. Sotheby's International Realty +33 (0)4 50 91 74 38.
Courchevel, Savoie, Rhone Alps, France. A modern ski chalet with direct access to the ski slopes of Courchevel. The exterior has been designed to be in keeping with the traditional chalets in the area. Behind the traditional faade lies a contemporary interior that includes an indoor swimming pool and hammam and both an indoor and an outdoor Jacuzzi. 5 beds, 5 baths, open-plan living area/kitchen, wine cellar, balcony, garage, parking. €8.9m. Knight Frank 020-3393 2691.