What better way to celebrate the start of another snow-sprinkled season than by booking a short break in the Swiss Alps at Virgin Limited Edition’s ski chalet, The Lodge. This year for a limited time only The Lodge will be opening its doors for shorter exclusive stays of 3, 4 or 7 nights. Between the 10th and 22nd December those looking for a mini break in the snow can enjoy all the magic of The Lodge without having to stay a full week. It’s the perfect chance to get together with family and friends to enjoy world-class skiing, fabulous après-ski and your very own dedicated team for a little bit of pampering.
Situated on a quiet road just 250m from the main ski lifts and backing onto one of the returning pistes, The Lodge is in a perfect location for the slopes. The ski area around Verbier includes 195km of marked pistes of all standards and of every exposure divided over the sectors of Les Ruinettes, Les Attelas, Savoleyres, Bruson and within the resort.
At The Lodge we hand pick our own skilled team of professional ski instructors. They will make your Lodge experience truly unforgettable with the best skiing of your life. From nursery slopes for beginners through to off-piste and heli-skiing for the more adventurous skiers, the team have it covered and will help you arrange your ideal ski experience. And it doesn’t stop on the slopes; if queuing in a busy ski shop isn’t your style, you’ll love that we bring the gear to you to be fitted in the comfort of The Lodge. We’ll drive you to the lift station and there’s even a boot room in the chalet with heated boot warmers to keep your feet extra toasty.
For those looking to try something different, you can go cross country on snow shoes, or see Verbier from the air with a tandem paraglide. Or if you fancy escaping to the mountains to recharge your batteries you can kick back and relax in style! Take a dip in the indoor pool or venture outside and keep warm in the Jacuzzi. Let off some steam in our steam room or relax and unwind with a treatment in the capable hands of our resident beauty therapist.
The Lodge can accommodate up to 18 adults in 9 bedrooms and up to 6 children and young adults in a specially designed bunkroom. Rates during the winter season start from CHF 84,643 and are quoted for seven nights’ exclusive hire. From 10th -22nd December 2016, exclusive hire rates start from CHF 39,060 for up to 18 guests staying 3 nights. Rates include breakfast and afternoon tea, as well as dinner on all but one night during the week, when you’ll be able to sample the best of Verbier’s culinary delights. If you make it back to The Lodge for lunch, or if you choose to stay behind during the day, a light lunch will be served. All guests are encouraged to treat The Lodge like their own home and are welcome to help themselves to the drinks they would like at any time.
For further information and images, please contact:
Charlotte Dollin
charlotte.dollin@virginlimitededition.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 8600 0468
Or
Lauren Beaty
lauren.beaty@virginlimitededition.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 8600 0472
Notes to Editors:
What's included?
• Accommodation at The Lodge as detailed
• Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. A light lunch is served at The Lodge for those guests not eating on the mountain. Please note these rates exclude one evening meal out where guests can sample the gourmet delights of Verbier
• All drinks as well as alcoholic drinks and house champagne
• 24-hour driver service within Verbier
• All local taxes
• A dedicated team of 15 staff
Things to do...and also included?
• Take a dip in the indoor heated pool, or warm yourself up in the indoor or outdoor Jacuzzis
• Tuck into some of the exquisite dishes from our kitchen – order what you want, or let us surprise you! You can even watch our chefs at work and pick up some tips
• Try a few glasses of red or white from our wine cellar
• Curling on the mini ice-rink! (Weather permitting)
The nearest international airport is in Geneva, which is about a two hour drive to The Lodge. Private planes are able to land at Sion Airport which is only 45 minutes by car from The Lodge. Zurich airport is about a 3 hour drive to The Lodge. We can also arrange helicopter transfers on request from Geneva, Zurich and Sion Airports.
Virgin Limited Edition is an award-winning collection of unique retreats, chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings; each offers a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service. The group includes Necker Island in the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa, The Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant in London, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, The Lodge in Verbier, Necker Belle, a 105 foot luxury catamaran, Mahali Mzuri, a tented safari camp in Kenya, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa, and Son Bunyola Estate in Mallorca.