Welcome the New Year with a Tranquil Mountain Retreat

Welcome the New Year with a Tranquil Mountain Retreat

Spending New Year in the mountains is truly the perfect escape. With fresh snow, crisp temperatures, and quieter slopes following the busy holiday period, January offers an idyllic time for a rejuvenating retreat. After the indulgence of the festive season, it’s the ideal moment to relax, recharge, and take some time for yourself. Where better to rest and set the tone for the year ahead than amidst the tranquillity of the mountains? Breathe in the crisp fresh air, and embrace the calm of peaceful slopes as you relax and rejuvenate ready for the coming year.

We have collated three activities to welcome in the New Year and start 2025 with a sense of invigoration, adventure and a renewed sense of balance.

Embrace adventure and spend a morning ski-touring 

Start the New Year with a sense of adventure – try ski touring, a calmer, more relaxed activity than traditional downhill skiing. Skins are fitted to the bottom of your skis then you’re all set to hike up the mountain, admiring the beauty of your surroundings. Then, adjust your bindings and begin the thrilling descent down. 

This calming meditative activity leads you through pristine snow-covered forests and allows you to explore the untouched wilderness of the mountains. Try something different this new year and embrace the peace of your surroundings. Wake up early and hike up to watch the sunrise over the mountains, before a peaceful ski down on the freshly pisted corduroy. Or, get your breath back at the top and make a pitstop with a flask of fresh coffee and take a moment to appreciate the view and take in the stillness and quiet of a morning in the mountains. Many of our resorts have easily accessible ski touring routes suitable for beginners and experts alike. 

For the ultimate ski-in ski-out luxury stay in Chalet Kitsune, located meters from the piste in Val-d’Isère, allowing you to be on the slopes in minutes. This gorgeous contemporary retreat is located with convenient access to the Val-d’Isère’s main lifts. The open-plan living and dining space houses a large table able to accommodate 10 – the perfect setting for long dinners with loved ones. Chalet Kitsune provides five beautifully appointed bedrooms, set across three floors, with the ground floor housing an indoor pool and sauna – a sanctuary for tired legs after a long day on the slopes! 

Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends on the mountain 

After a morning spent cruising the slopes gather your group for a luxurious lunch on the mountain. Try Le Dahu in Verbier with delightful views over the Verbier Valley or head to Le Cave des Creux in Courchevel for a remarkable alpine feast! Enjoy the company of your closest family and friends and spend a leisurely lunch with stunning mountain scenery. 

Our knowledgeable teams, many of whom have been based in their respective resorts for years – have a wide knowledge of the area so are readily able to assist in finding the best restaurant reservations. Your pre-arrivals concierge will be in touch before your stay begins to help make reservations and ensure every detail of your trip is carefully curated. 

Stay in Chalet La Loze, for easy access to the whole of The Three Valleys, which offers exceptional cuisine options. This authentic alpine-style chalet is a beautiful seven-bedroom alpine home perfect for larger families or groups of friends. Enjoy the low-season bliss and spend quality time with loved ones in this beautiful alpine retreat perfectly located close to the golf chairlift in Meribel whisking you up to the main ski area in no time.

 Renew tired limbs in the chalet’s eight-person hot tub and make use of the hammam and dedicated massage room. Start the New Year refreshed and rejuvenated after a stay in this luxurious alpine hideout, available for low-season weeks. 

Unwind after a busy day in your chalets private spa

Feel renewed after your mountain getaway this New Year, rejuvenate and restore yourself with the plethora of wellness options available in the mountains! After a busy day spent skiing to your heart’s extent, come home to your chalet to revel in the luxurious spa facilities. 

Soak up the low-season bliss in the charming resort of Lech, Austria – stay in luxury accommodation – Chalech S, a stylish and modern mountain home, which offers a tranquil relaxation area. Relax and read your new book by the pool, (which is shared with four other properties in the Chalech development), or detox from the indulgence of the festive period in the chalet’s private sauna or hammam. The dedicated relaxation area is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day on the slopes. Sleeping 12, Chalech S is the ideal alpine haven, located close to the Schlosskopf piste and the centre of Lech.

Relax and soak in stunning mountain views

Soothe aching muscles from a day on the slopes in the hot tub – Chalet Scandindivia in Verbier includes an outdoor hot tub, allowing you to relax and unwind with a stunning mountain backdrop. This calming alpine retreat blends seamlessly with its mountain surroundings, offering unparalleled views of the Verbier Valley; on sunnier days, enjoy your morning coffee on the chalet’s terrace.

Chalet Scandinavia offers the authentic alpine chalet experience, the perfect Verbier accommodation for a restorative and calming trip to the Swiss Alps. Conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Les Esserts or a five-minute drive from Medran, Verbier’s main lift station. 

For the ultimate wellness option, book a massage delivered in the peace and privacy of your chalet, for the most rejuvenating start to the New Year. Our team would be happy to arrange this for you or for the ultimate peace of mind speak to your pre-arrival concierge who can help plan every detail of your trip before you arrive to craft the perfect alpine retreat. 

Usher in the New Year with a sense of calm and rejuvenation facilitated by a restorative trip to the mountains, and tackle this New Year with a renewed sense of balance. The low period of January and March is the ideal time to take a break in the mountains with perfect snow conditions, quieter slopes and a sense of calm and serenity. These qualities create the ideal environment for a break from the hustle and bustle. Revel in the comfort of one of our beautiful chalets, available for low season weeks and let our teams take care of every detail to deliver the perfect alpine retreat amongst the low season bliss. 

Get in touch today to explore the luxury accommodation we have available for the low-season weeks of January and March. 

8^th January 2025