Luxury Ski Chalets for Christmas 2024

Christmas family ski holidays provide the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together in the mountains. Children will love spending Christmas in the snow-covered Alps, with visits from Father Christmas, fireworks and exciting activities to enjoy including tobogganing and husky sledding. Parents can enjoy festive cocktails and mulled wines or book a massage to unwind. We have a superb range of family-friendly chalets with entertainment for children and adults alike.

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Top Christmas Chalets for Families

• Chalet Sirocco, Verbier - a luxurious chalet for Christmas with spectacular views & a superb spa.
• Baita 1697, Via Lattea - spend a relaxing Christmas at this cosy ski chalet in the Dolomites
• Chalet Lena, St Anton - ideal for a large family Christmas in the Alps with a state-of-the-art spa

Swiss Alps at Christmas

There is no better time to be in the Swiss Alps than Christmas time. With twinkling lights, Christmas markets and beautiful scenery, Switzerland is the perfect destination for a festive ski holiday. If you're lusting after a picture-perfect Christmas ski holiday, then rent a luxury ski chalet in Zermatt - home of the majestic Matterhorn. Enjoy Christmas dinner at one of the gourmet mountain restaurants and soak up the festive atmosphere at concerts or church services in the village.

In Verbier, the festivities begin in early December with the big Christmas lights 'switch on'. A huge Christmas tree is located at Place Centrale and authentic markets run throughout December. Traditional carol services take place in two churches. Luxury chalets in Verbier for Christmas ski holidays are the perfect spot to celebrate with friends and family.

For the ultimate Christmas market head to St Moritz. Luxury chalets in St Moritz provide the perfect base for exploring the traditional market known as Glatschin which includes an ice skating rink, food stalls, stalls with local handicrafts for sale and a mulled wine bar. Make sure you stop by Badrutt's Palace to admire the beautiful Christmas tree decked out in gold ornaments and lights.

French Alps at Christmas

With picturesque luxury chalets, snow-capped roofs and fireside fondues, the French Alps are another popular destination for a Christmas ski holiday.

Perfect for families, Val d'Isere is an excellent resort for a "White Christmas". There are plenty of festivities taking place throughout December, from giant snow and ice sculptures to torchlit descents, concerts, pageantry and the arrival of Father Christmas on Christmas Eve.

For a cosy Christmas with a true Alpine feel, Les Gets offers variety for the whole family. Children will love the Alta Lumina enchanted night walk, storytelling tours, workshops with elves and Christmas fireworks display.

Christmas Ski Holidays Austria

Christmas ski holidays in Austria have a magical feel with pretty villages, fantastic skiing and the best hospitality. Our favourite resort to spend a Christmas ski holiday in is Lech. The Christmas market here is particularly special; enjoy local delicacies including hot punch and the famous hot Whiskey Sour from Hotel Sandhof, accompanied by the sounds of alphorn blowers and Lech's traditional band. Stroll through the illuminated streets and peruse the traditional crafts and souvenirs on sale. Afterwards, continue your festivities in front of the fire at your luxury Christmas chalet.

Kitzbuhel is another Austrian ski resort famous for its Christmas market, with live music, traditional performances, milled-wine stands and Tyrolean delicacies adding to the festive atmosphere. Children are also encouraged to write a wish list and deliver it via the Kitzbuhel Christkindlpost office, located at the snow star directly at the Sparkassenplatz.

Christmas in the Dolomites

Dripping in alpine charm, Christmas in the Dolomites should be at the top of your bucket list. Christmas cheer comes in the form of festive markets, roasted chestnuts, traditional woodcarving and handicrafts. In the square in Corvara, Alta Badia, you'll find colourful Christmas lights, local choirs singing and fabulous Ladin cuisine such as strudel and krapfen.

Christmas skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo sees the famous shopping street, Corso Italia, turned into a beautiful festive market with diverse handicrafts and mulled wine served from snowy wooden huts. Val Gardena is also known for its Christmas magic with the towns of Selva, Santa Cristina and Ortisei coming alive with traditional markets and alpine charm.

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