Luxury Skiing Holiday in Zermatt and Méribel
What does the small town of Zermatt in the Valais canton have to offer in this German-speaking part of Switzerland? And below, why have we decided to offer you a recommendation for this luxury mountain lodge in the heart of the French resort of Méribel?
Zermatt Ski Resort
Zermatt is one of the most popular ski and mountaineering resorts in the Swiss Alps. You can find it at the end of Mattertal Valley at an altitude of 1620 meters. The town of Zermatt offers mesmerizing views of the majestic peak of the Matterhorn, which you can see every morning from your luxury ski chalet. The skiing resort of Zermatt includes three different ski areas, which are shared with the Cervinia Ski Resort just over the border in Italy. This entire complex of ski resorts offers a range of different types of terrain, which is particularly suitable for intermediate-level skiers. The total length of the 147 different trails is 360 km and there are a total of 54 ski lifts.
Most of the trails and lifts are located between 2500 and 3899 meters above sea level, which provides lots of cold weather both early in the season and for an extended season, so there is lots of good powder and snow late into the spring. In fact, the local lifts are usually open from November into early May.
Until the mid-19th century, Zermatt was primarily a farming town. Since then, it has become increasing focused on tourism and the town offers a very attractive blend of both the old and new, all of which contributes to the cosmopolitan magic of Zermatt, which is often identified by skiers as one of the world's finest ski resorts.
Chalet Zermatt Peak, Luxury with a View
The Chalet Zermatt Peak resort offers both 6 star luxury and views over Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn. It is truly a place to which the word “wow” applies. This premier chalet in the Swiss Alps includes every imaginable luxury with great attention to detail and the use of only the finest materials. There is stone and marble from both Italy and Brazil and Italian Murano glass chandeliers and the latest in digital technology from Bang & Olufsen.
Méribel Ski Resort
Méribel is one of France’s most attractive ski resorts and it is located in the Savoie Alps region of southeastern France. It takes its name from the French picturesque mountain village of Méribel, which lies at the heart of the Three Valleys ski area. This ski area offers an incredible 600 km of interconnected ski runs, which is one of the most extensive in the world. From Méribel you have easy access to all of the surrounding eight, internationally renowned ski resorts. You will find slopes for children, beginners, intermediate and even the most courageous downhill racers. In total there are 180 of them.
Ski lifts are open from the first week in December through the end of April.
Rustic luxury in the form of SHL Lodge
France loves a rustic look and that's why we focused on the intriguing and romantic SHL Lodge. It is a 5 star luxury chalet designed in an architectural style focused around the use natural materials, and it has been specifically designed to cater to larger groups of family and friends, offering bedrooms able to sleep up to 15 people. It offers an environment of massive wood beams, hand wrought iron fittings, leather, wood and tweed, all of which provide a perfect and luxurious setting for that special winter holiday.
