Description
If you have never visited Zermatt, you are in for a rare treat. This car-free, historic village is very special, full of romance and character and the substantial recent investment in the infrastructure means that Zermatt is now a ski area to rival the best in the world.
Chamois is a modern, sophisticated penthouse apartment situated at the top (quiet) end of the village, just 2 minutes walk from the Klein Matterhorn lift station which is as close to ski in / ski out as you are likely to find in Zermatt.
Chalet Chamois is accessed by private lift or stairs and is spread over two floors. As you arrive on the upper floor, you are greeted by fabulous Matterhorn views in the open plan living area. Chamois may be modern, but the floor to ceiling windows and the open fireplace leave you in no doubt that you are living in Alpine luxury. The open plan kitchen faces the sitting room so watching your chef preparing your evening meal can be pure theatre.
One en-suite double bedroom is on the upper floor and downstairs are the other three, good sized bedrooms, each with private bathrooms.
The living area has a wide, south-facing balcony enabling you to soak up the sun and enjoy the stunning views of the Matterhorn and surrounding mountains.
On the ground level of the building are the shared facilities including Jacuzzi, sauna and ski / boot room with boot warmers.
Guide price
£1,465 per person per week (Jan)
£1,465 based on a full chalet for 7 nights in mid January. The price includes scheduled flights, transfers, a Scott Dunn chef, host and food. Includes Champagne reception.
Accommodation
Chalet Chamois has 4 well proportioned modern bedrooms with stylish bath/shower rooms with dark stone tiles and contemporary fittings. There are three Austrian twin/double bedrooms and 1 twin/double bedroom. Three of the bath/shower rooms are en-suite and the fourth is just across the landing.
| Room 1 - Austrian twin | Room 1 is about 16m2 and has an Austrian twin bed, which is two single mattresses within one bed frame. Located on the upper floor with the living and dining area, the room is under the eaves and has an authentic chalet feel. The en-suite bathroom has a shower above the bath. |
| Room 3 - Austrian twin | Room 3 is about 12m2 and has a great Matterhorn view. The bed is an Austrian twin, which is two single mattresses with in one bed frame. There is an en-suite shower room. |
| Room 4 - Austrian twin | Room 4 is around 20m2 and has super Matterhorn views and a private balcony. The bed is an Austrian twin, which is two single mattresses with in one bed frame. There is an en-suite shower room. |
| Room 2 - Double/twin | Room 2 is about 18m2 and offers great views of the Matterhorn. It can be made up as a double or a twin. The bathroom is across the landing and has a shower above the bath. |
Childcare
Scott Dunn pioneered skiing holidays with childcare and this is an optional extra that many families consider indispensable. We offer childcare from 4 months and ensure that children have the most fantastic holidays and that parents can completely relax with peace of mind that their family is in great hands. Your children can be taken to and collected from ski lessons and will be kept entertained with a varied and imaginative activity programme and given healthy home made lunches and snacks.
Our childcare staff are qualified professionals and guests at Chamois can opt to have a private nanny service . Babysitting is available too. A wide range of equipment for babies and toddlers can be provided to all guests on request, mostly free of charge.
| Scott Dunn Private Nannies | Qualified (CACHE trained or similar) nannies who are recruited for their mature but fun approach to childcare. Scott Dunn offers pre-season training, which includes a comprehensive first aid course. Nannies provide a structured day including food, entertainment and transport to and from lessons. |
| Baby sitting | Baby sitting in the evenings is available on a request basis and is approximately 15 Euros per hour until midnight after this time the charge is 20 euros per hour which is payable locally. |
Facilities
Chalet Chamois offers a Wellness area with steam room and sauna (shared with other apartments, subject to availability and charges apply). On the ground floor there is a shared ski and boot room with heated boot warmers.
The living room has a flat screen TV, DVD player, CD, X-Box 360 and iPod player as well as a games console and a selection of games and a telephone.
| Living room | Open plan living room with TV, DVD, CD and iPod player, games console and games and telephone. The chalet also has internet access. |
| Steam room | The steam room is bookable for private use and available to all residents of the building. Supplements apply and availability cannot be guaranteed. |
| Sauna | The sauna is a great way of soothing aching muscles after skiing. It is bookable for private use and available to all residents of the building. Supplements apply and availability cannot be guaranteed. |
| Boot room | The boot room is located on the ground floor and is equipped with boot-warmers. Shared with guests from other apartments. |
| Internet access | Wireless ADSL |
Activities
Zermatt has plenty to offer guests other than skiing. The village itself is a pleasure to explore, whether on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, with a wealth of shops, restaurants and historic buildings to enjoy. Exploring the mountain is also straightforward with mountain railways and some wonderful walks, whether on foot or on snowshoes. If you would like a really close view of the Matterhorn, a helicopter flight around it is truly breathtaking.
Zermatt is much more of a cultural centre than many other resorts. The English church is a highlight, especially at Christmas and art exhibitions, concerts, films, walking tours are plentiful. Every April, the Zermatt Unplugged music festival attracts big name acts.
There are also plenty more active possibilities including the fitness centre, indoor tennis and squash, gym, heli-skiing, ice skating, paragliding, stunning walking tours, gorge adventures, ice climbing and tobogganing
Finally, if all of this sounds exhausting, there are some top quality spas where you can be pampered to your heart’s content.
Services
Our Original service is the foundation of Scott Dunn upon which our reputation as the benchmark for top quality chalet holidays has been built. Your chef and host will greet you on arrival with a Champagne reception, provide delicious, carefully prepared meals to your and your children’s tastes and will do everything to ensure that your stay is thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing.
| Chef | Your experienced chef will design a delicious menu tailored to your dietary requirements and preferences. Our Original dining service includes breakfast (full English, daily special and continental options), afternoon tea, canapés and four-course dinners on six days per week. Children's menus are varied, imaginative and healthy. |
| Host | Our Original chalets include the services of a friendly chalet host. Because a chalet is a home from home, your host is an integral part of the success of your holiday and we only employ hosts who combine a professional service background with natural charm. Bringing you tea in bed in the morning and serving you canapés and wines are the basics but our hosts go out of their way to ensure that you are able to relax on your holiday. |
| Chalet Manager | Your Chalet Manager will be an experienced hospitality professional who will take responsibility for ensuring that your skiing holiday meets and exceeds your expectations. They will arrange transfers, lift passes, ski guiding and tuition, advise you on where to ski, where to have lunch and where not to and address any problems that come up. |
| Beauty Therapist | In Zermatt, Scott Dunn has a dedicated beauty therapist available during the day and in the early evening to provide a full range of relaxing treatments including facials and massages. |
| Private Nanny | Scott Dunn private nannies are available on request. All our nannies are fully qualified with a mature but fun approach to childcare. |
| Ski equipment | We have identified recommended suppliers who are specialists in ski equipment and will provide high quality skis and boots together with the best possible service and advice to guarantee you the most comfortable and most appropriate equipment to enable you to get the most from your skiing. |
| Ski lessons & guiding | Years of experience have enabled us to identify the best ski schools and guides who combine local knowledge, technical expertise and excellent communication to enable you to make the most of your skiing holiday, whether you are a beginner seeking confidence, an intermediate wanting to improve or an advanced skier looking to go off piste or heliskiing. NB book early in school holiday weeks. |
When to travel
Zermatt offers excellent conditions throughout a long season. Skiing is well under way by early December and even late November due to high altitude glacial terrain around 4000m. As the season progresses, lower runs offer great conditions too and the skiing below 2000m is appealing when it gets really cold. By April when other resorts can be knee deep in slush, Zermatt will have the best conditions in the Alps. Check out the Zermatt Unplugged music festival in April too.
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Location and directions
Zermatt, Switzerland
Chalet Chamois is in a prime location, situated beside the Klein Matterhorn lift station which is where the majority of the ski schools meet in the mornings. The village is a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute journey by electric taxi or bus.
Geneva 244km, Zurich 267km, Turin 307km.
How to get there
Scheduled British Airways flights from London to Geneva followed by a luxury coach transfer (2hrs 30 mins) and a 15 minute picturesque mountain train ride to the heart of Zermatt. Train transfers from Geneva or Zurich airports are also possible (but slightly longer and may involve platform changes). Helicopter transfers also possible.
