Chalet Solmaï
- Style
- Timbered hideaway
- Setting
- Very Verbier
Located right in the centre of Verbier, Chalet Solmaï is one of the largest private chalets in the resort and also one of the most luxurious. Made from local stone and timber, it was originally a family home and has been decorated with personal touches and a splendid private art collection. The chalet has the highest level of style and comfort and sleeps up to 18 guests. Solmaï consists of two discreet halves with their own dining and living rooms which can be used independently or together. Six staff, including an expert live-in chef, provide exceptional service and can ensure an unforgettable stay in Switzerland’s Four Valleys – famed for its off-piste and heli-skiing.
Need to know
Rates€38,800 to €59,800 a week. Half the property can also be rented, with seven nights from €27,800 to €32,800. Double rooms are also available for €595, or suites for €745 a night, including breakfast, afternoon tea and a private chauffeur service. Prices are inclusive of a 15% agency commission.
SleepsUp to 20 guests in ten bedrooms.
Ideal forResort-centre après ski, serious off-piste skiing and year-round indulgent spa breaks. The chalet has two distinct areas so it’s good for two large family groups, too.
Minimum hireOne week in the winter or two weeks in the summer.
Booking processSmith deposit taken when you book. The property also requires a deposit of €15,000, and 65% balance is due 12 weeks prior to arrival.
In the know
Eating and drinkingThe main dining area has a more formal atmosphere and opens out onto a large south-facing terrace. The second dining room is normally used for breakfast. The expert chalet chef prepares breakfast and afternoon tea each day and dinner on six nights of the week. Solmaï also has an excellent wine cellar with à la carte wine list. The chalet is fully catered but if you want to pick up some essentials or buy some local specialities as presents there are lots of options in the resort.
Supermarket: Migros on Route de Verbier downhill from the central roundabout has the widest choice. It doesn’t serve alcohol. (Monday to Saturday: 08h30–12h15 and 14h30–19h; Sunday: 09h30–12h15 and 16h–19h).
Off licence: Denner Discount is the best place for wines, beers and spirits. It’s on Residence Du Parc.
Deli: La Source on the central square has an excellent bakery and a wide selection of meat, fish and local cheeses (+41 (0)27 771 22 87).
HousekeepingChalet Solmaï has a staff of six, including an expert live-in chef. Guests enjoy the services of a resort concierge who can recommend and organise a wide range of activities. Most of the staff are locals who are based in Verbier year-round so their local knowledge is exceptional. A chauffeur is also at your disposal during your stay. Fresh flowers, weekly magazines and daily newspapers are all provided. In-chalet beauty treatments and massage can be arranged, as can personal trainers and fitness instructors.
ChildrenWelcome. Car seats, cots, children’s cutlery, kids’ menus and high chairs can all be provided as can nannies and babysitters. The mezzanine bedroom is ideal for children.
EntertainmentBoth living rooms have a music centre, CD library and iPod docking station, as does the master bedroom.
ProvidedBed linen, towels, bathrobes, toiletries, firewood and fresh flowers. A chauffeur and concierge service is provided. Breakfast and afternoon tea are prepared daily, and a gourmet dinner is served six nights a week. Solmai has a staff of six.
Packing tipsBring some sunglasses; Verbier is reputed to be the sunniest resort in the Swiss Alps. The chalet will provide you with sun cream.
For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here
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A discount of 15 per cent on all treatments and personal training at the Solmaï Spa & Private Members' Club
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