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Although we were unfortunately unable to attend ourselves, a fair few of our featured chalets have come up trumps in this years 2nd Annual World Ski Awards! Take a look at the winners….

World’s Best New Ski Chalet 2014 – Quezac, Tignes Les Brevieres 

Chalet Quezac is a stunning property situated in a fabulous hilltop location providing complete seclusion with incredible views of the mountains and lake. Only a few minutes luxury Chauffeur drive to the slopes!

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The chalet accommodates 12 adults and 4 children in 7 individually designed suites spread over 600sqm. Contemporary in its design it provides extensive luxurious living. The open plan living area boasts an executive office space complete with Apple Mac and Printer, Billiard Table that easily transforms to ping pong, table football and a gym. Not forgetting the fully stocked bar!

 

France’s Best Ski Chalet 2014 – Marco Polo, Val d’Isere

With 700m² of Alpine chic, Marco Polo comfortably sleeps 12 guests in six beautiful ensuite bedrooms. There is an expansive living and dining area all set around a central fire place with balcony panoramic views of La Face Piste!

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Facilites include this luxurious swimming pool with jet stream sitting and a hot tub both flooded with natural light thanks to floor to ceiling windows. The sauna and relaxation area, complete with entertainment system allows you to completely unwind and enjoy the now awarded 2014’s ultimate ski chalet in France!

 

Switzerland’s Best Ski Chalet 2014 – Bella Coola, Verbier

Bella Coola sleeps 10-11 and is conveniently situated on Chemin de Clambin, one of Verbier’s most sought after locations and just a five-minute walk from Verbier’s town centre!

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Constructed by the same owners of Chalet Le Ti , Chalet Bella Coola definitely has its own unique style, but guests can expect the same interior design flair combined with a state of the art home entertainment system. There is a spectacular spa complex which guests can access by special arrangement at a supplement. There is a large hammam, spacious bar area and the indoor pool comes complete with massage jets and panoramic mountain views in all directions!

 

United State’s Best Ski Chalet 2014 – Chalet Casa Nova, Deer Valley Resort

Constructed in the exclusive Deer Crest community, home to the St. Regis Deer Crest, this 13,000 square foot estate provides private ski-in/ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort.

 

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Casa Nova was conceived to provide a level of luxury and service, an experience, unlike any other in America. Modeled after the grand chalets of Europe, Casa Nova combines the finest facilities and amenities with flawless service to afford our guests the utmost luxury and convenience. Whether you imagine a world-class ski experience, a spa vacation or a luxurious escape from the outside world, Casa Nova has it all!

 

Austria’s Best Ski Chalet 2014 – Chalet 1597, Lech

Originally built in 1597, this unique and enchanting property has been lovingly refurbished throughout and its owners have thoughtfully retained many of the original features. Sumptuous fabrics and furniture have been combined with antique pieces to create a very chic but charming Alpine home.

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Located in the Stubenbach area of Lech you can ski-into the chalet from the Rüfikoft ski area on a market off piste route. The chalet is set out over three floors, sleeping a total of 12 guests in five spacious en-suite bedrooms. The master suites boasts its own large drawing / study room and en-suite bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath. The chalets terrace enjoys sun all day long and is perfectly situated to take in the breath-taking views!

 

Canada’s Best Ski Chalet 2014 – Bighorn Revelstoke, Revelstoke

British Columbia was the birthplace of heliskiing, and Revelstoke is the jewel in its majestic crown. The area has been a magnet for heliskiers for over 50 years, attracted by the massive annual snowfall of light, dry powder and the incredible variety of terrain to explore. Bighorn brings this right to your doorstep, with the ultimate luxury of your own private helipad. In minutes, you’ll find yourself at the top of a wilderness peak, with nothing but miles of pristine powder, glacial bowls and tree skiing that surpasses anything else on Earth. This is the ultimate in skiing luxury, reserved solely for residents of Bighorn.

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Bighorn Revelstoke features a sizeable hi-tech cinema, fully stocked cocktail bar and eight spacious guest suites, each with its own custom bathroom. A world class spa area offers everything you need to restore body and mind after a hard day’s skiing, including an indoor current pool, sauna, fully equipped gym, massage rooms and a large outdoor hot tub, where you can relax and enjoy the integrated sound system and sweeping views across the valley.

 

Well done to everyone!!

Take a look at Pinterest boards for featured chalets in Austria, France and Switzerland!