Lutetia Journal

Winter in the Alps: The Art of the Private Chalet

Courchevel, Zermatt, St. Moritz: why a private chalet with staff remains the most refined way to experience the Alpine winter.
Courchevel village center in winter at dusk

There is a particular pleasure in returning from the slopes to a crackling fire, a heated boot room and a dinner prepared by your own chef. In the great Alpine resorts, the private chalet has become the most refined way to spend the winter, a home of your own, with the service of a five-star hotel and none of its constraints.

Courchevel: Skiing at the Heart of Les 3 Vallées

Courchevel 1850 opens directly onto Les 3 Vallées, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. Its ski-in, ski-out chalets, often with spa, cinema and indoor pool, are among the most coveted in the Alps, and the resort pairs exceptional skiing with a remarkable choice of fine dining.

Zermatt: Beneath the Matterhorn

Car-free and watched over by the Matterhorn, Zermatt has preserved the charm of a mountain village while offering high-altitude skiing late into the season. Chalets here combine larch wood, stone and wide windows framing the most famous peak in the Alps.

St. Moritz: Alpine Elegance in the Engadin

Sun-drenched and steeped in history, St. Moritz is synonymous with Alpine glamour. Its frozen lake hosts celebrated winter events, and the valley offers far more than skiing: cross-country trails, winter walks and some of the most elegant hotels and restaurants in Switzerland.

What Makes the Perfect Chalet

Location relative to the lifts, the number of en-suite bedrooms, wellness facilities and, above all, the quality of the staff: chalet manager, chef, housekeeping and driver. These are the criteria our team assesses on every property we offer.

Our Alpine Concierge

Ski passes and equipment fitted at the chalet, private instructors, helicopter transfers, restaurant bookings and children’s activities: our concierge prepares your stay before you arrive. Contact our team to discover our selection of chalets for the coming season.

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Let Us Plan Your Stay

Our team in Paris selects the villa or chalet and arranges every detail around it.

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