Two Perfect Angels on Verbier

Luxury chalets in Verbier are going to be in super high-demand in 2022. That won’t remove the premium on quality though, and these two superlative properties available through Finest Holidays, are among the very best that Switzerland’s most fashionable Alpine ski resort has to offer.

View across Verbier in Switzerland
Aerial view of the Swiss Alps ski village of Verbier. The winter sports holiday resort in the Four Valleys is surrounded by snow covered mountains and has a reputation for its status as a freeride mecca thanks to its intense terrain

Chalet Norte and Chalet 1936 each have plenty that makes them unique and different – Chalet Norte’s perfect perch, or Chalet 1936‘s pop art feel  – but they also share some virtues: fabulous locations, the ultimate in comfort and service for large parties, and world-class design wherever you look.

Luxury ski chalet Norte, Verbier, Valais
Chalet Norte, Verbier, claims a lofty position, gazing across the stunning mountains

They do justice to their settings. Verbier is at the heart of the enormous 4 Vallées ski area, where you can enjoy a long season of high-quality skiing to suit every ability level. At 1,500 meters with slopes going up to 3,300m and spreading out for more than 400km, the nearly 90 lifts open up world-class Alpine skiing from nursery slopes to off-piste adventures.

Entrance Hall Chalet Norte, Swiss Alps
Chalet Norte, Verbier, has already gained a reputation as one of the most lavish properties in the Swiss Alps and beyond

Straight to the Slopes

Luxury chalet Norte is beautifully placed to take advantage of that pristine snow, and is considered a landmark property in Verbier. It is perched high in the resort close to the Savoleyres lift and just 7 minutes’ drive (there is ample parking) from the Médran station.

Holiday chalet Norte, Verbier, Valais
Chalet Norte, Verbier – the spacious master suite, taking up the entire top floor, enjoys unparalleld views from the private balcony. The chalet offers five more en-suite bedrooms

You won’t rush to leave Norte though. Although the design is the work of a London interiors specialist – Verbier has long been popular with British guests – it is very respectful of local traditions. Wood is the dominant material of Chalet Norte, complemented with finishes of understated elegance and topped off with the latest luxury furnishings and tech entertainment systems.

Ski Chalet Norte in Verbier, open plan living space
Chalet Norte, Verbier – the main living area is on the first floor. Beautifully upholstered sofas and armchairs surround the large stone fireplace. Doors open onto an extensive wrap-around balcony

Up to 14 guests can share the 5 lift-linked floors and six bedrooms of Norte. A master suite enjoys the top-floor and the best views, while the addition of a stand-alone apartment, bunk- and twin-bed rooms to the usual doubles makes it a flexible home for families or business- or party trips.

Luxury Chalet Norte, Verbier, Pool
Chalet Norte, Verbier – the fabulous indoor swimming pool

A spa and wellness centre (swimming pool, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, outdoor hot tub, bar and more) will help you work on any post-ski aches – or your serenity – and a big cinema room is just one of several fantastic social spaces. Chalet Norte can either be enjoyed alone, or taken together,  for large groups looking for unrivalled luxury in the Alps, with Chalet Sirocco – making up the exclusive Alpine Estate.

Luxury Ski Chalet 1936, Verbier, Valais
Chalet 1936, perched on the Verbier plateau, is as breathtaking as the immense mountain scapes it is nestled within

Timeless and Futuristic

You might feel like a time traveller in Chalet 1936, which despite its foundation-date name, has the feel of an Austin Powers take on the 1960s. You’re also very much in the 21st century though in a Verbier luxury chalet with the best facilities in its 1,000 square-meter footprint: an 8 by 3 meter pool, a full spa with hamman and chill-out area, lift-linked floors, outdoor hot tub, cinema room, gym, games room, WiFi throughout and much more.

Wellness area with indoor swimming pool at Chalet 1936 in Verbier, the Swiss ski resort
Chalet 1936, Verbier – chic and stylish, the extensive wellness area on the lower ground floor. The swimming pool comes with a swim jet system. There‘s also a glass hammam plus many more features and a wood hot tub on the terrace

This big property sleeps 14 guests in its 7 en-suite bedrooms. Each is individually styled, and it’s the styling of Chalet 1936 that might be its most eye-catching feature. There are big, bright, graphical images throughout the chalet, along with retro-futurist and vintage stylings.

Holiday Chalet 1936, Verbier, Valais
Chalet 1936, Verbier – the bedrooms are quite simply stunning. From antique wood beams to roll top copper baths, natural stone sinks and sumptuous fabrics, every detail oozes luxury with a quirky twist

Like all the best chalets in Verbier, Chalet 1936 also pays homage to its surroundings. It has wonderful mountain views, including from its south-facing balconies. Pop art is complemented with antique-wood backdrops, natural stone fittings, and of course, working fireplaces wherever possible.

Dining at Chalet 1936 in Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet 1936, Verbier – at the far end of the open-plan living space, a 14-seater dining table set under contemporary lighting is the perfect setting for long mealtimes

This chalet is wonderfully stylisht, but it’s also outstandingly practical. The location is a 5-minute walk from the village centre and right on top of the Médran lifts. Kids have an adorable bunk room, there is dining seating for the whole party, and service packages to suit everyone.

Large living room of Chalet 1936 in the Swiss Alps holiday resort of Verbier
Chalet 1936, Verbier – the living room offers plenty of space for everyone to relax. Full height sliding glass doors open onto the surrounding terrace

Busy Doing Nothing

Verbier is an enchanting destination. The resort is one of Switzerland’s most historic, and has a charming, traditional air. It’s very popular with Swiss visitors, and has been attracting overseas visitors sicne the early 20th century. That means plenty of beautiful traditional Swiss architecture, and a well-developed luxury shopping, dining, and social scene with a packed events calendar.

Verbier, La Table d‘Adrien, Swiss Alps
La Table d’Adrien restaurant, fine cuisine in the heart of Verbier with a Michelin star – „Fraîcheur de Betterave au Gorgonzola” | „Anguille, Châtaignes, Champignons” | „Truite sauvage des Fjords“ | „Raviole de Langoustine” | „Agneau rôti”

Probably at the top of the resort’s culinary card is La Table d’Adrien, an Italian restaurant with a coveted star from the French Michelin Guide. They describe the chalet as „chic“ and the cuisine „imaginative“. They also recommend Le Grenier, which is Swiss through and through, and the perfect place to sit by a roaring fire and looking out at the Alpine landscapes.

Restaurant La Grange, Verbier
La Grange Restaurant & Bar in the Swiss Alps winter sports resort Verbier is a great place for special occasions serving fresh seasonal cuisine
Verbier, Restaurant La Cordée
Dining at La Cordée restaurant in Verbier – „Scollops from Saint Brieuc, hazelnut crust, mountain greens“ | „Roasted duck foie gras, green apples, lentils and sweet onions in a white Porto“ | „John dory fish from Brittany crusted with Parmesan, spinach and shimeji mushrooms” | „Monkfish medallion roasted with veal juice, carrots and ginger” | „Crab cake, zucchini and avocado with wasabi”

The world-famous W Verbier hotel has added several fine bars and restaurnts to the resort’s charms in the past few years. Le Dahu and Chez Dany (at 1,715m altitude) are among the best slope-side dining options.

W Verbier, Swiss Alps
W Verbier – EAT HOLA Tapas Bar, a gourmet restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef

If the dining is sophisticated, Verbier also has a reputation as a lively party resort that’s popular with youngsters and off-piste adverture seekers. There’s a huge choice of drininking and dancing spots, with L’Etoile partnered with Dom Perignon, Vie Montagne offering a more hipsterish, craft-ale experience, and Le Rouge attracting the liveliest crowds.

Le Rouge restaurant, Verbier
Après ski spot Le Rouge, situated at the foot of the Le Rouge run in Verbier, between the Médran and Savoleyres lift stations. Le Rouge Bar, serving local cuisine, has panoramic views from its large terrace

For a break from the skiing, take a walk through the streets of the resort centre, lined with boutiques selling everything from the best ski fashions to some wonderful mountain art. Boutique l’Igloo, Fellay Mode and Sport Boutique, and SABI Verbier are all worthy of your time.

Chalet Norte and Chalet 1936 are among a number of luxury ski chalets Finest Holidays has on its books in Verbier. If you would like to find out more about them and the other chalets, luxury villas,  luxury hotels and private islands in the Finest Collection, personally curated by Katrin Wittich, then call +34 661 71 80 61, email relax@finest-holidays.com or browse our portfolio. The Finest experience starts the moment you contact us.

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