Review

Built with weathered timbers and local stone, and surrounded by its own garden, Le Ti projects the rustic image of a traditional Alpine chalet. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and snug, with antique trunks, comfy armchairs and plenty of Old World character. But this beautiful property is far from basic. Guests here enjoy the very highest standards of comfort and service, with all the facilities you would expect from one of Verbier’s leading chalets. This is definitely a most indulgent way to enjoy one of the most outstanding resorts in the Swiss Alps.

Le Ti is smaller than most chalets but that serves only to accentuate its cosy air of relaxed informality. The two double bedrooms, three-bed children’s bunk room and twin bedroom on the mezzanine level make the chalet an ideal choice for a family ski holiday or a getaway with a group of close friends. All rooms have en suite bath or shower rooms which themselves have lots of personality. The semi-open-plan roll-top bath and the alcove tub are both great fun. The mezzanine twin bedroom might lack a bit of privacy, but sleeping under the eaves is a great experience.

The chalet has a staff of four, including a professional chef who will prepare breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening meal with wine for you. Le Ti offers a completely personalised service so the chef can prepare whatever you would like, given a bit of notice. Your host will make sure you’ll never want for an apéritif or post-dinner drink. The chalet has a complimentary bar as well as a fantastic 1,200-bottle wine cellar, so in addition to the excellent house wines there’s a dazzling selection of some of the world’s finest grand crus to choose from.

The dining area next to the open-plan kitchen is a great place to spend the evening, and the sitting area with its comfortable armchairs next to the stone fireplace is ideal for guests wanting to relax. The chalet’s garden is a great bonus and it’s also possible to eat out on the terrace. Le Ti’s most enticing room, though, is the fabulous den, with its US-style pool table and an entertainment system worthy of NASA. It’s a great place to party under the watchful gaze of Hendrix and Morrison. You won’t want to miss out on Verbier’s lively nightlife either; two chauffeur-driven 4x4s are at your disposal 24 hours a day to help you explore.

Despite Verbier’s famed après-ski it’s best to pace yourself in this resort. You’ll need plenty of energy in the morning to get the most from over 250 miles of runs and some excellent off-piste skiing. Your chalet manager can arrange a wealth of activities, including parapenting, skidooing, ice climbing and heli-skiing. All those time-consuming details, such as lift passes, in-chalet ski and boot fitting, ski lessons and mountain guides can be effortlessly taken care of so that you can concentrate on carving a few stylish edges as you glide down the mountains.

This chalet in Verbier was reviewed by Jim Whyte

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