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Luxury Chalets in the Swiss Alps
The Matterhorn above Zermatt, the slopes above Verbier, and a fire lit at the end of the day.
Haute Retreats offers 40 luxury chalets and residences in the Swiss Alps, from catered chalets a short walk from the car-free village of Zermatt to chalets with private spas above Verbier, two chalets on the slopes of Crans-Montana and quiet houses in Klosters and near St. Moritz. From serviced homes to fully staffed estates, every booking includes a 24/7 concierge. Tell us your dates and your group: a Swiss Alps specialist replies within 24 hours with three to five chalets that fit, and their current rates.
Signature chalets
Three signature Swiss chalets
A starting point, chosen to show the range: a catered chalet in Zermatt where meals, drinks and two massages a day are included, a chalet for eight with its own spa above Verbier, and one of the largest chalets in Verbier, for 26.
Chalet Zermatt Peak
Fully staffed and fully catered, over six floors a four- to five-minute walk from the village: a private chef, an open bar and two massages a day, with a spa of saunas, a hammam and a hot tub that opens to the terrace. For up to 10 adults and 3 children.
Chalet La Vigne
A fully staffed chalet in the Patier area above Verbier, facing south-east across the peaks. Breakfast is cooked every day, with afternoon tea and dinner six days a week, a driver is on call until 1 a.m., and a whole floor holds the indoor pool, hammam, gym and cinema.
No 14
Seven minutes on foot from the Place Centrale, fully staffed with a team of fifteen and a chauffeur around the clock, with a spa of a 10-meter pool, a hammam and a cold plunge pool, a cedar hot tub on the south-facing terrace and another on the master suite’s balcony.
Where to stay
Swiss Alps chalets by resort
Each of the great Swiss resorts keeps a different kind of week. This is how our specialists match a group to a resort.
Zermatt
A car-free village beneath the Matterhorn, reached by train and electric taxi, with skiing that links to the Italian side. Our chalets are a short walk or a short taxi ride from the lifts.
- Chalet Zermatt Peak5 bedrooms · sleeps 13
- Chalet Les Anges7 bedrooms · sleeps 14
- Chalet Elbrus5 bedrooms · sleeps 12
Verbier
Above the Bagnes valley and facing the Grand Combin, the gateway to the Four Valleys ski area, with chalets from the quiet Hameau to the slopes above the village, and the Verbier Festival from mid-July into early August.
- Chalet La Vigne4 bedrooms · sleeps 8
- Chalet Makini5 bedrooms · sleeps 10
- No 1413 bedrooms · sleeps 26
Crans-Montana
On the Plateau de Plan-Mayens above the resort, on the Les Planches slope, with the village five minutes away by chauffeured car and a spa of 1,000 square meters.
- Ultima Crans Montana16 bedrooms · sleeps 38
Klosters and St. Moritz
In the east of Switzerland: Klosters, beside Davos, where Chalet Maldeghem stands in its own snowy meadows, and Surlej, ten minutes from St. Moritz, where Chalet Slava is 100 meters from the Corvatsch ski area.
- Chalet Maldeghem7 bedrooms · sleeps 10
- Chalet Slava8 bedrooms · sleeps 20
Which Swiss resort is right for you?
The short answer, resort by resort. A specialist will refine it once we know your dates and your group.
| Resort | The feel | Best for | Our chalets there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | Car-free, beneath the Matterhorn | The view, dining, skiing into Italy | Chalet Zermatt Peak, Chalet Les Anges, Chalet Elbrus |
| Verbier | Lively, on the Four Valleys | Strong skiers, groups of friends, families | Chalet La Vigne, Chalet Makini, No 14 |
| Crans-Montana | On the slope, with a 1,000-square-meter spa | Very large groups, celebrations | Ultima Crans Montana |
| Klosters | Quiet and discreet | Families, privacy | Chalet Maldeghem |
| St. Moritz | Ski back to the door | Groups who ski every day | Chalet Slava |
Find the right chalet
Find the right Swiss chalet
The questions guests ask us most, with the page that answers each one.
- Staffed villasOur collection of houses where a chef and a house team come with the stay.
- New Year in the mountainsChalets for the festive weeks, in the Alps and beyond.
- Villas and chalets for large groupsOur largest homes, for families and friends traveling together.
- Ski chalets across the AlpsOur chalets in France, Switzerland and Austria, from Courchevel 1850 to Lech.
- Courchevel 1850 chaletsOur chalets in Courchevel 1850, for a week on the French side.
- The Alps or the Caribbean for Christmas?How a chalet week compares with a villa in the sun.
Speak to a specialist
Speak to a Swiss Alps chalet specialist
Tell us who is coming, the dates and what the week is for, from a family Christmas to a week of skiing with friends or a summer in the mountains. The specialist who plans the stay replies within 24 hours with a private shortlist, and stays with you until you fly home. Behind every stay is our concierge team, led by Monica.
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The Haute Retreats difference
What a stay with Haute Retreats includes
The Alps have a great many chalets to rent. What we add is the planning before you arrive and the people in the resort while you are there.
The Haute Standard
A 21-day pre-arrival protocol on every booking: preferences and dietary needs captured, the chalet team briefed, provisioning set, transfers timed to your flights, and a written run-of-stay before you leave home.
Every hour of service in writing
Staff and meals differ from chalet to chalet, and we set them out before you pay. At Chalet Elbrus, for example, the chalet manager and hosts serve breakfast and afternoon tea every day and dinner six nights a week, with linen changed midweek.
A welcome in person
Every guest is greeted in person on arrival with a welcome amenity chosen for the chalet, and a member of the local team is on hand throughout the stay.
A concierge for the whole mountain
Ski instructors, lift passes and skis delivered to the chalet, tables at the mountain restaurants, massages and transfers from Geneva or Zurich, arranged by your 24/7 concierge.
Destination guide
Swiss Alps chalet rentals: the complete guide
A chalet is the way to have the Alps to yourselves: the fire lit when you come in from the slopes, dinner cooked by your own chef in the catered chalets, and nobody else in the hall. Each Swiss resort keeps a different kind of week.
Where the best chalets are
In Zermatt, our chalets are in the center near the Sunnegga funicular, in Petit Village with its views of the Matterhorn, and in Winkelmatten, a few minutes from the village by electric taxi. In Verbier they range from the Patier area and the slopes just above the Place Centrale to the Hameau, a quiet hamlet of traditional chalets on the eastern edge of the resort, a short walk from the Les Esserts beginner slope. In Crans-Montana, Ultima Crans Montana stands on the Les Planches slope; in the east, Chalet Maldeghem has its own meadows in Klosters, and Chalet Slava in Surlej is 100 meters from the Corvatsch ski area, ten minutes from St. Moritz.
Chalets for families and large groups
Most of our Swiss chalets have five to nine bedrooms. For a larger group, Ultima Crans Montana sleeps 38 across two chalets, No 14 in Verbier sleeps 26, and Mountain Retreat, above Verbier, sleeps 24 in nine double rooms and a bunk room for six children. Chalet La Vigne serves an early supper for children, and Chalet Makini is a short walk from the Les Esserts slope and its ski school.
Getting to the Swiss Alps
Geneva is the main gateway. Verbier is about two hours away by car, and Zermatt about 2 hours 45, the last stretch by train or electric taxi, as the village is car-free. Sion airport is 45 minutes from Verbier, and a helicopter from Sion lands in Zermatt in 12 minutes. For Klosters, Zurich is the nearest international airport. Your concierge times the transfer to your flight, and the chalet is stocked before you arrive.
Staff, chefs and minimum stays
A catered chalet comes with a chef and a chalet team, and the details differ. At Chalet Zermatt Peak meals, drinks and two massages a day are included; at Chalet La Vigne breakfast is cooked every day, with afternoon tea and dinner six days a week and a driver until 1 a.m.; at No 14 a team of fifteen looks after the house, with a chauffeur around the clock. Minimum stays vary by home: over Christmas and New Year, 7 to 14 nights are usual, and some chalets, Chalet Maldeghem among them, ask for seven nights all season. We confirm the minimum for your dates in writing.
When to go
The best time to visit the Swiss Alps
The ski season runs from December to April, and summer in the mountains from June to September. Each part of the year suits a different trip.
Christmas and New Year
The Alps at their most festive and most in demand: minimum stays of 7 to 14 nights are usual.
The ski season
The heart of the winter. The February school holidays and Presidents’ Day week book early; January brings quieter slopes.
Spring skiing
Long sunny days, softer afternoon snow and lunch on the terrace.
Summer in the mountains
Hiking, mountain biking and golf, and the Verbier Festival from mid-July into early August.
Book 9 to 12 months ahead for Christmas, New Year, the February school holidays and Presidents’ Day week, and 6 to 9 months ahead for January and March.
Questions
Swiss Alps chalet rentals: your questions answered
Which Swiss ski resort is best for a luxury chalet?
It depends on the trip. Zermatt is best for the Matterhorn, a car-free village and skiing that links to Italy; Verbier for the Four Valleys and the widest choice of chalets; Crans-Montana for a chalet on the slope with a spa; and Klosters and St. Moritz, in the east, for quiet and space.
How far in advance should we book a ski chalet in Switzerland?
Nine to twelve months ahead for Christmas, New Year, the February school holidays and Presidents' Day week, and six to nine months ahead for January and March. The largest catered chalets and the festive weeks go first.
Are there Swiss chalets for large groups?
Yes. Ultima Crans Montana sleeps 38 across two chalets, No 14 in Verbier sleeps 26 in 13 bedrooms, and Chalet Slava, near St. Moritz, sleeps 20 in eight.
Do Swiss chalets come with a chef and staff?
Many do. Chalet Zermatt Peak, Chalet La Vigne and No 14 are fully staffed, with a chef and a chalet team; at other chalets a chef, hosts and housekeeping come for part of the week or can be added. What each chalet includes is set out in writing before you book.
Is there a minimum stay for Swiss chalets?
Minimum stays vary by home. Christmas and New Year usually ask for 7 to 14 nights, and some chalets ask for seven nights all season, among them Chalet Maldeghem in Klosters. We confirm the minimum for your dates in writing.
Are Swiss chalets good for families?
Yes. Chalet La Vigne has a bunk room for children and serves them an early supper, Chalet Makini is a short walk from the Les Esserts beginner slope and its ski school, and Chalet Zermatt Peak welcomes up to 3 children alongside 10 adults.
How do we get to Zermatt and Verbier?
Geneva is the main gateway: Verbier is about two hours by car, and Zermatt about 2 hours 45, the last stretch by train or electric taxi. Sion airport is closer to both, and a helicopter from Sion reaches Zermatt in 12 minutes. Your concierge arranges every transfer.
How much does it cost to rent a luxury chalet in Switzerland?
It depends on the chalet, the week and the level of service: Christmas, New Year, the February school holidays and Presidents' Day week are the highest, and summer is well below winter for the same chalets. We quote current rates for your dates, with the staff and services included set out in writing.
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Plan your trip: our Alps guides
Plan your Swiss Alps chalet stay
Tell us your dates and your group: a Swiss Alps specialist replies within 24 hours with three to five chalets that fit, and their current rates.
Toll-free, US and Canada +1 888 279 6444 · Miami +1 305 432 1731
Collection updated October 2026