Ski into Spring with Purple Ski’s Chicest Chalets across Courchevel, Méribel and Val d’Isère

March 2024…// Purple Ski, the premier luxury chalet operator, is delighted to reveal its chicest chalets across the French Alps, all with availability this Spring. Springtime sees the Alps at their best – with sunny blue skies and plentiful snow – and those in search of a ski break at short notice can take full advantage of Purple Ski’s sensational offers, with up to 30% off selected dates.

Offering an exceptional portfolio of the finest luxury catered ski chalets across Méribel, Courchevel and Val d’Isère, each chalet within the Purple Ski collection – sleeping from eight up to 15 people – has been carefully hand-picked and offers first-class facilities and distinctive personality.

Guests of Purple Ski will enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast and afternoon tea each day and an extravagant four-course dinner six evenings out of seven, exquisitely prepared by a private chef. Fine chateau and domaine-bottled wines and unlimited champagne are also on offer to tantalize palettes.

All chalets have access to a full team of staff, daily housekeeping, an in-chalet ski and boot fitting service and a private chauffeured minibus, as well as a dedicated concierge service to cater to every guest’s wish. From organizing private airport and helicopter transfers to restaurant reservations, ski lessons to childcare and the unique experiences which make a holiday extra special.

Chalets with availability on both a weekly or short-stay basis include:
COURCHEVEL

BEST FOR BEGINNERS: Chalet Margaux, Courchevel 1850 (Sleeps 12+2 in six bedrooms)
 *Late booking savings of 30% on selected dates*
Available weeks beginning 17^th March, 24^th March, 31^st March and 7^th April 2024
Shorter stays available on request.

The six-bedroom Chalet Margaux boasts a highly enviable location in Courchevel 1850. With a central position beside the Cospilot piste, the chalet still somehow feels secluded, nestled amongst the trees in the secure gated community of Le Hameau de Bellecôte.

In the vast Three Valleys ski domain, Courchevel welcomes skiers of all levels. Beginners and the less confident skiers can explore a wide array of gentle slopes, while intermediates will enjoy cruising around the extensive network of long, wide blues and reds. For experts, thrilling black runs like Le Grand Couloir and endless off-piste terrain await. The Three Valleys and Courchevel offer limitless adventures, and with a ski-in, ski-out location, Chalet Margaux makes for the ultimate base.

Margaux’s hand-painted interior décor and traditional wood features lend it a timeless and charming elegance and its ornately carved wraparound balconies offer stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The homely retreat features six en-suite bedrooms, an additional master suite complete with lobby, study and bathroom, an inviting living and dining area with large fireplace, TV room, indoor hot tub and a well-appointed bar.

A seven-night stay at Chalet Margaux, Courchevel starts from €33,890 (£29,002*) on a catered basis. For more information and to book, please visit  https://www.purpleski.com/chalets/margaux/

MÉRIBEL
BEST FOR FAMILIES/MULTIGENERATIONAL TRAVEL: Chalet Iona, Le Villard, Les Allues, Méribel Valley *Sleeps 12 + 3 (India) in six bedrooms
*Late booking savings of 30% on selected dates*
Available week beginning 10^th March, 31^st March and 7^th April 2024. Shorter stays available on request.

Set in its own secluded orchards, Chalet Iona offers unparalleled views across 13 pretty villages and settlements – stretching towards the Vanoise National Park and the magnificent Grand Bec mountain. With an open plan layout that is perfect for large groups and multi-generational families, Iona also has an annex property for use – Chalet India – and can also be joined with Chalet William, and thus accommodating up to 20 guests in total.

Completely rebuilt in 2017, there are two charming yet stylish master bedrooms and four twin or double guest rooms. The entrance opens into a large, high-ceilinged living dining area featuring a dramatic, suspended fireplace and a huge, hand-made oak dining table close to the large East-facing panoramic windows. A second spacious living room on the lower level with board games, large screen TV and an extensive selection of old-school vinyl records are on offer for guests to enjoy along with the sauna and outdoor hot tub.

A seven-night stay at Chalet Iona, Méribel starts from €20,152 (£17,244*) on a catered basis. For more information and to book, please visit  https://www.purpleski.com/chalets/iona/

BEST FOR GROUPS AND CORPORATE GETAWAYS: Chalet Lapin Blanc, Méribel Chaudanne *Sleeps 14+1 in seven bedrooms
*Late booking savings of 30% on selected dates*
Available weeks beginning 17^th March, 24^th March, 7^th April 2024

The perfect pick for groups of friends, multi-generational families and corporate getaways, the striking Chalet Lapin Blanc sleeps up to 15 guests across seven large ensuite bedrooms. With all bedrooms of a similar size, there’s no need to toss a coin for the best bed, ensuring plenty of room to spread out.

Complete with an enormous sitting and dining room with a central log fire, mezzanine study area, cinema room with bar (just the ticket for a post-piste movie marathon!), sauna and an outdoor hot tub on a secluded private south-facing balcony, this alpine bolthole will feel like the ultimate home-away-from-home.

Enjoying a central location in the heart of Méribel, and boasting enviable views of the mountain and valley, this ski-in, ski-out chalet is one of the most luxurious and best located in the valley. Buzzing restaurants, bars, shops and more are available in Méribel Village so there’s plenty to explore – if guests can tear themselves away from their private winter wonderland.

A seven-night stay at Chalet Lapin Blanc starts from €31,784 (£27,201*) on a catered basis. For more information or to book visit https://www.purpleski.com/chalets/lapin_blanc/

VAL D’ISÈRE
FOR SERIOUS SKIERS: Chalet Inoko, Val d’Isère *Sleeps 12+2 in six bedrooms
*Late booking savings of up to 30% on selected dates*
Available weeks beginning 10^th March, 31^st March and 7^th April 2024

Overlooking Val d’Isère, Chalet Inoko’s location tucked away in the trees is immensely private and yet just a short, chauffeured minibus ride from the snow front and the resort’s famous shopping and restaurant scene. With reliable snowfall all season long and countless challenging slopes for all levels of ability, the vast resort of Val d’Isère is the top choice among the most diehard of skiers.

Commanding splendid views and a snowy forest backdrop, Inoko seamlessly blends traditional alpine touches with a modern design and state-of-the-art facilities. The stunning chalet comprises six elegant bedrooms – two of which form a connected family suite along with an adjoining children’s bunk room – a sumptuous wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, massage and relaxation area, spacious dining and living areas and a TV room. Outside on the terrace, a sunken hot tub and seating area with fire pit offer the perfect place from which to admire the views.

A seven-night stay at Chalet Inoko, Val D’Isere starts from €34,517 (£29,534*) on a catered basis. For more information and to book, please visit https://www.purpleski.com/chalets/inoko/

FOR FAMILIES: Chalet Machapuchare, Val d’Isère *Sleeps up to 15
*Late booking savings of up to 30% on selected dates*
Available weeks beginning 18^th March (6 night stay only), 24^th March, 31^st March and 14^th April 2024. Shorter stays available on request.

Nestled in the exclusive and wonderfully private area of Le Crêt, Chalet Machapuchare commands uninterrupted views of the entire valley, from the rocky cliffs above La Daille across pretty Val d’Isère to the glaciers and snowcapped peaks beyond. Sleeping up to 15 guests in 7 luxurious bedrooms, it offers the very best of serene alpine living, just a 3-minute chauffeur ride away from the buzzing local nightlife, pistes, restaurants and shops.

Perfect for families with school-age children, the sprawling property features an indoor private pool for splashing about in after the slopes, a cozy superbly equipped cinema room and snug areas for reading books and playing board games. Parents are well-catered for, too, with a spoiling outdoor hot tub, a state-of-the-art gym complete with Peloton bike and a massage room. Bliss!

A seven-night stay at Chalet Machapuchare, Val d’Isère starts from €36,525 (£31,251*) on a catered basis. For more information and to book, please visit https://www.purpleski.com/chalets/machapuchare/