First floor
Bedroom 1Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Bedroom 2Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Bedroom 3Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Bedroom 4Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Bedroom 5Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Bedroom 6Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, balcony.
Ground floor
Bedroom 7Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, terrace access.
Bedroom 8Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, terrace access.
Bedroom 9Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, terrace access.
Bedroom 10Twin/double room en-suite bath and shower room, TV, terrace access.
On the top floor is transformed into the main dining room
seating 20 people comfortably and the other side is transformed into the
main living area.
There are two further smaller living areas and
two entertainment rooms, meaning there is plenty of space to find a
quiet corner to relax away from the group.
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Chalet Grande Ourse is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Chalet
Grande Ourse staff have been professionally trained and will do their
utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your
chalet manager and staff will be on hand throughout your stay to pour
your morning coffee, serve dinner in the evenings and provide you with a
dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay.
Private transfers, ski lessons and other in-resort activities can all be
organised via our team.
Concierge
From your first
phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help
with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from
spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more
challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local
support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A
discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the chalet. There
are luxury toiletries in all of the bathrooms as well as robes &
slippers.
Pool Attendant
An attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
On request (Additional coast)
Private Chef
Our
chefs will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for
your stay, be it a seven course evening meal or something simple and
healthy (food and wine charged separately).
A dedicated chauffeur
and vehicle (Volkswagen Caravelle or similar) operating between the
hours of 8.30am until 2am. Please note that the driver service is within
the resort only.
Nestled in the exclusive enclave of Winklematten, Chalet Grande Ourse is in an ideal ski in/ski out location.
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - 10-minute walk
- Zermatt centre - 10/15-minute walk or 3/5-minute taxi ride.
The mountainZermatt
village, resting at 1,620m above sea level, is widely recognised as one
of the most beautiful resorts in the world. The picturesque Matterhorn,
omnipresent; iconic; and hypnotic, attracts every level of skier. With
over 14 glaciers and 38 peaks rising above 4,000m in the region, Zermatt
is a favourite ski location for many simply due to its unforgettable
scenery.
As a resort, Zermatt wins an annual bouquet of awards,
ranging from restaurant Michelin stars to making the list of National
Geographic's "must see places".
Europe's highest resort, Zermatt
offers year round skiing and is reliably one of the most snow-sure
resorts in the world. Over 350km of pistes comprise Zermatt's extensive
network which stretches into the Italian resort of Cervinia, highly
recommended as a lunchtime destination.
A plethora of mountain
restaurants and bars dotted across the resort provide numerous welcoming
pit stops to take advantage of on your way back from an incredible day
of skiing.
For nature lovers and hiking or walking enthusiasts, the mountains around Zermatt offer abundant possibilities.
Travelling to Zermatt
AirportsZermatt
is situated close to the Swiss Italian border, at the end of the 30km
Mattertal valley which starts in the Swiss canton of Valais.
International
flights into Switzerland can be booked to either Geneva or Zurich. Both
airports are more or less equidistant and one can expect the following
approximated journey times by rail or private transfer.
- Zurich: Four hours by private transfer or 3.5 hours by rail.
- Geneva: Three hours by private transfer and four hours by rail.
RailGeneva
airport and Zurich airport are both fully integrated into the Swiss
rail network. In true Swiss efficiency, it's possible to check luggage
and ski equipment onto the trains through to Zermatt. With this
facility, it's a wonderful, quiet journey through the Swiss valleys and
mountains in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Milan airport is also a
convenient start to your train journey at six hours of travelling time.
These
journeys will always include at least one change of train in Tasch
where travellers board the shuttle to the village of Zermatt.
Self-drivingAs
Zermatt is a car free resort, cars must be parked in the long term
parking in Tasch. There is then a short train journey from Tasch to
Zermatt where a member of our team will meet you at the train station to
escort you to your chalet.
Please make sure you contact us to inform us of your arrival time.
TransfersThe
chalet team would be delighted to book you a private transfer whatever
your group size and level of standard desired. Our main transfer
partners, Zermatt Airport Transfers, have special allowance to drive the
private road between Tasch and the entrance to the village, where a
member of our team will be ready to greet you and introduce you to the
resort.
Winter in Zermatt
A playground for skiers and non skiers alike.
For
the non-skier, there are a host of alternative resources on offer,
including an aquatics centre, the Zermatt Museum, and indoor tennis
courts, all of which are easily accessible. Zermatt's cinema, which also
doubles as a concert venue, is lit in the warm light of impressive
glowing chandeliers lending a regal feeling to an evening film or
concert.
Winter related
If you do not ski or you are
looking for a break from skiing, there are numerous options for
alternative activities, both on the mountain and in the village.
The
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise offers the highest lift-accessed 360 degree
view in Europe. On a clear day, one can view the Swiss, French, and
Italian Alps in all their glory.
Some of the winter activities which
are available to you without having to strap into your ski or snowboard
boots are: snowshoeing, sledding, clay pigeon shooting, curling, ice
skating, and paragliding.
Ski instruction
Our ski
instructor concierges are on hand to help you make the most of such a
large skiable area. Bramble Ski uses the most experienced and
knowledgeable instructors and mountain guides, some of whom are the
descendants of multipule generations of guides and instructors.
Whether
you are looking for someone with the care and patience to ensure your
children's first skiing experience is a great one and kindles a new
passion, or you are looking for an adventurous guide to provide some
tuition in the extreme off-piste, we would be delighted to arrange this
for you.
Our instructors are also on hand to offer any advice on the correct ski equipment for the prevailing condition.
Mountain Guides
With
Zermatt's heavily glaciated landscape, the best way to experience the
challenging off-piste skiing is with a Mountain Guide. Many have skied
in Zermatt all their lives and know the off-piste like the back of their
hands. Whether navigating you down steep couloirs or through stunning
high mountain terrain, they can find something to test the most
experienced skiers.
Heli-skiing
For the definitive ski
or snowboard experience, we would be delighted to book you a heli-skiing
trip. Zermatt offers some incredible terrain only easily accessed by a
helicopter including the Monte Rosa, the Aschorn, and the Alphubeljoch.
Helicopter
sightseeing is also an incredible way to view the mountains surrounding
Zermatt and allows a unique perspective of the Matterhorn.
Spa and fitness
Although
many of our properties in Zermatt have shared or private spa facilities
there are a plethora of day spas to choose from. To help you decide
there a couple that stand out from the crowd; the Zermatt has two
renowned wellness centres: Mont Cervin Palace Spa and the Grand Hotel
Zermatterhoff Alpina Spa. Both have indoor pools, sanuas, hammams,
fitness centres, and a wide selection of treatments available.
If you
would prefer to exercise in the comfort of your own chalet, speak to
your concierge or pre-arrivals manager to arrange personal training
sessions or private yoga instruction.
Zermatt village life
A
picturesque mountain village set at the foot of the Matterhorn, the
multi-award winning resort of Zermatt has everything you could wish for
from a ski resort
Despite Zermatt's popularity, it still maintains a
unique aura of old-world village charm. Distinctive Swiss chalets and
cottages house the small population of roughly 5,700 residents.
As
the entire resort is pedestrianised, an array of small boutiques as well
as designer brands stores have sprung up along the main shopping
street, the Bahnhofstrasse, which runs up the valley from the train
station. Gluhwein lends an aromatic smell and a warming sensation for an
evening amble under warm layers. Horse carriages are available as well
as electric taxi and shuttle services.
The shuttle journey from
Tasch, where all cars are parked, only increases the sense of
anticipation as you arrive at this incredible resort.
Apres-ski
On
your ski back to resort there are numerous opportunities to sample the
aprés-ski. Stop off in one of the bars that line the piste or in the
village and experience the infectious aprés-ski atmosphere.
Winter Events
The
renowned Zermatt Unplugged acoustic music festival takes place every
April. Attracting musicians from around the globe, the festival has 13
venues dotted throughout the village.
Every two years Zermatt is the
starting point for the legendary Patrouille des Glaciers ski touring
race.This is a formidable race which sees hundreds of participants make
the daunting journey from Zermatt to Verbier on skis through the night.
Exclusive use of Chalet Grande Ourse booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers...
- Professional chef and host.
- Concierge service prior to arrival and for the duration of the stay.
- Complimentary ski instructor for the first two days of the stay.
- Daily housekeeping service.
- Daily breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Pre-dinner canapés served with champagne on six evenings.
- Four course dinner on six evenings (staff have one day off).
- Early children's supper on six evenings.
- The finest selection of complimentary house wines.
- Complimentary beers and soft drinks.
- Complimentary drinks tray (2 bottles of house spirits).
- Evening turn down service on six evenings.
- Mid-week towel change.
- Robes, slippers and toiletries.
- Hairdryers in every bathroom.
- In-chalet ski and boot fitting service.
- Lift pass delivery service.
Additional services (Extra charges apply)- Private transfers to and from resort.
- Lift passes.
- Ski equipment hire.
- Childcare.
- In-chalet massage and hairdressing.
- Private ski guides, heli-skiing and ski lessons.
- Non-skiing activities.
- Pre-arrival shopping service.
- Helicopter transfers.
- Party planning.
- Corporate event planning.
- Please enquire about any other specific service requests.
*On
the staff day off, fresh bread and croissants are delivered, a
continental breakfast and afternoon tea are pre-prepared. Please note
afternoon tea is not cleared away on the staff day off.
**This
service is based on a week-long stay and services may be tailored to
your exact requirements during the booking process. Exact services
included with each booking will be listed on the Booking Confirmation.
Spa
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Massage room
Restaurants
The
choice of restaurants in Zermatt is unrivalled, from up-to-the-minute
modern Michelin-starred haute cuisine to earthy and traditional
time-honoured Swiss cuisine, with venues ranging from timeless mountain
cabanes to modern architectural buildings worthy of the most fashionable
restaurants. And, with the opportunity to ski across to Italy to sample
the Italian delicacies in restaurants such as the famous Chalet Etoile,
there's no end to the culinary spoiling. If you choose to stay on the
Swiss side, soak up the sunshine and stunning views from Chez Vrony's
terrace.
You will undoubtably be spoilt for choice in Zermatt on our
chalet staff's night off or during your self-catered stay. We can help
to plan your restaurant reservations during your time with us.
Bars and night clubs
With
more than 60 bars and numerous nightclubs, there is something to offer
for everyone's taste to ensure an unforgettable night out. Whether you
prefer intimate evenings or decadent, glamorous nights stretching into
the small hours.
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