On the MarketSome of the Dreamiest Ski Chalets on the Real Estate Market Right Now Winter wonderlands from Japan to Megève

By Shivani Vora

December 13, 2021

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An idyllic winter bath experience at Hood Park Haven. 

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In the world of real estate, no property style evokes winter more than a ski chalet. Traditionally built using wood and stone, luxury chalets have evolved to include modern design staples such as glass and metals, says Julian Walker, the owner of London–based real estate site SkiingProperty.com. “The high-end properties today still have wood but are far more contemporary and emphasize design,” he says.

Another change from the past, according to Walker, is location. “They used to be predominantly in the French and Swiss Alps, but now you can find chalets in almost any ski destination around the world,” he says.

From a property situated in an Aspen development with endless amenities to one in Nagano, Japan, where the chairlift to the slopes is a quick walk away, we’ve rounded up six upscale chalets currently for sale. 

Let the winter games begin. 

Outside 296 Aspen Valley Ranch, part of a new upscale development in downtown Aspen. 

Draper White

295 Aspen Valley Ranch Road, Aspen

Located in The Residences at Aspen Valley Ranch, a new and ultra-upscale development that’s a 10-minute drive from downtown Aspen, this home was designed by the renowned local firm Poss Architecture. It has a mountain contemporary style with an open floor concept, internal courtyard, and vegetable garden. The development itself has a long list of amenities for residents: a gym, concierge, swimming pool, golf carts to get around, housekeeping, and private chef services. Activities on offer include ice-skating, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. 

Price: $19 million

Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half bath

Square Footage: 5,737

A view from Chalet Joli Bois in Verbier. 

Ski-In, Ski-Out Chalet

Verbier, Switzerland 

The lucky owners of this property will be able to savor gorgeous panoramas of the Swiss Alps and the charming village of Verbier from almost anywhere in the home. It has an open plan living room and kitchen, gym with a hammam and hot tub, and wine cellar. The wood kitchen with mountain views is especially inviting. 

Price: $10.67 million

Beds/Baths: 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

Square Footage: 6,225

The scenic traditional six-bedroom chalet in the heart of Megève.

Six-Bedroom Chalet, Megève, France

Surrounded by views of the nearby Rochebrune ski slopes, this chalet offers its owner privacy and is just a few minutes away from the heart of Megève. Composed of three levels, it has a gym, hot tub and hammam, home theater, and a large family room that’s ideal for entertaining. 

Price: $9.6 million

Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

Square Footage: 6,135

Villa El Cielo, a strikingly modern chalet in Japan. 

Photo: Sothebys International Realty, Japan 

Villa El Cielo, Hakuba Village, Nagano, Japan 

Villa El Cielo is located near Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort, renowned in ski circles for its alpine downhill skiing. The nearest chairlift is less than a five-minute walk away from the property. It has extra high ceilings, a loft area, and a bathroom with a tub that overlooks a forest. 

Price: $2.43 million

Beds/Baths: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Square Footage: 2,820

An idyllic winter bath experience at Hood Park Haven. 

Photo: Josh Johnson

Hood Park Haven, Mountain Village, Colorado

This extraordinary chalet is lacking nothing from design to amenities and location, which happens to be right on a prime ski run. Its aesthetic combines contemporary sleekness with distinct mountain features such as wood and stone, and the resort-like extras include a sauna, gym, media room, wine cellar, and second kitchen. 

Price: $36.8 million

Beds/Baths: 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 5 half baths

Square Footage: 18,399

2923 W Jordanelle View Drive, located in Park City. 

2923 W Jordanelle View Dr, Park City

Do you wish that you could design the perfect chalet for you—one that’s built to your every specification? This home site gives you the chance. It’s located in a 600-acre upscale gated community near Deer Valley Resort, which is composed of 60% open space. The plot is directly on a ski run and overlooks the mountains. 

Price: $3.5 million

Beds/Baths: Can be customized 

Square Footage: Can be customized