Serenity Amongst The Stars
Others may seek the buzz of the resort centre, but you know better. Why be hemmed in with the rest when you can sit atop your south facing balcony in your private hot tub, gazing down on Verbier and across the stunning neighbouring mountain ranges. Sipping on champagne and basking in the sunshine Verbier is famed for, you applaud your choice; Sonalon sits literally head and shoulders above the rest of Verbier and certainly wins bragging rights for those views, the peace and serenity.
Chalet Alpin Roc has its own bragging rights; superb staff and outstanding service – with a chauffeur on standby to whisk you to the slopes and town, who needs to be staying right amidst all the commotion of a busy international ski resort. No minor detail; it is also a truly beautiful, plush, family-sized chalet. Bedecked in the rich browns of vintage wood and leather, and fabrics in warm greys for a chic Alpine style that blends sublimely with the slick modern bathrooms and contemporary Italian furnishings.
It holds universal appeal, with the mezzanine level the ultimate teenage chill-out zone, long comfy sofas and TV of course; for fans of pampering the afore mentioned out-door hot tub is supplemented by a hamam, and a roaring log fire is the centre piece to the stylish sitting room. Alpin Roc offers your family both space, and at the same time an intimate setting in which special moments are shared.
The attentive team here will ensure those moments are special indeed, briefing your complimentary ski instructor in exactly what you’d like to see and achieve –inviting them to the chalet on the day of your arrival to be introduced to the family, getting to know you and the kids. They will warm your ski boots each morning and assist you with the difficult task of getting into them. Provide ski snacks and advice on snow conditions, arrange in-chalet massages as the perfect tonic to a big day exploring the famous 4 Valleys ski domain.
The showstopper is dinner, but you can bet the breakfasts are pretty epic too); 5 courses including canapés and champagne by the fire, and if you hate mushrooms or you’ve not got the stamina for 5 courses each night just say the word. Menus are created especially to reflect your dining preferences – you’re the boss, and the talented chef is there to please. Sample the fine wines chosen especially to accompany each meal, and later enjoy a nightcap on the balcony gazing at the star studded skies, wrapped in a soft warm blanket. This is a magical experience you surely won’t forget.
Although you are sitting pretty above central Verbier, the access to the skiing is very quick and totally stress-free. Just 3 minutes in luxury, chauffeur-driven comfort takes you to the lesser skied, but fabulous Savoleyeres pistes. Start the day here while the crowds head up the Médran perhaps? Before later requesting a drop off at the Médran, also just minutes away and accessing the vast, diverse skiing of the 4 Valleys.
You choose to live it up at the infamous après of Le Rouge on more than one occasion, and always your chauffeur is on hand to collect you. He even came for you that night you went for cocktails at the Farinet and finished up at the Farm club at 1am.
By the end of your sojourn in Alpin Roc you are settled in that perfect holiday rhythm; relaxed, refreshed, inspired and pampered. Ready for your next adventure.
