There's just one problem when you stay in chalets like these: when yours has a pool that's infinity edged, gold mosaicked or fitted with massage jets, your swimming goggles will probably see more use than your Bollés…
Whether indoor and sharing space with spa facilities, outdoor with glorious views of the mountains, or a delicious combination of both - the swimming pools in luxury ski chalets are a great deal more than tiles and water.
You'll find spectacular sights over Megeve from the steaming outdoor pool at Chalet Mont Blanc (there's also a second pool in the indoor Zen-zone). Over at Chalet Le Chardon, the 18 ft outdoor swim spa looks out to Espace Killy's mighty Grande Motte Glacier. If you like to clock up the lengths, Shemshak Lodge in Courchevel houses one of the largest indoor pools in the French Alps.
In Val d'Isère's Domaine de Toit du Monde, a retractable wall lets you float outdoors and back in again, while pool depth can be adjusted at the touch of a button for shallower water or further floor space.
Jean Bernard Montel didn't overlook Marco Polo's pool when glamorising the rest of his chalet: "we took a 150-year-old ceiling from a Souk in Morocco … we asked Sicis to produce a 24-carat gold mosaic."
Two goddess statues are the vigils of a pool fitted with massage jets, an overhead sound system and a state-of-the-art projector - without doubt one of the best chalet swimming pools on the planet.
If you're bringing the brood, the access doors to the pools at Chalet Montana, Elephant Blanc, and Mont Blanc can be locked - to keep little ones safe and sound.
Since traditional ski chalets are not Italy's strong suit, consider a Chic Hotel with Spa and Pool. Several luxurious hotels in Italy's top ski resorts offer amazing amenities, including pools and spas, such as Grand Hotel Cervino, Cervinia. with stunning views of the Matterhorn and a good indoor pool, this hotel is ideal for lovers of Italian ski resorts.
Switzerland's premier resorts have luxurious chalets, yet few include private pools. The best place to find five-star chalets with pools are in Verbier. Chalet Makini features a spa with a beautiful indoor swimming pool and a well-equipped gym. Additionally, Chalet Sorojassa ffers ski-in/ski-out luxury with its own 11-metre indoor pool. In Zermatt, Chalet Elena shares its indoor swimming pool with Chalet Shalimar. For more options with pools, check our list.
While luxury chalets aren't Austria's forte, those with pools are even less common. In Lech, the five-star Chalech M accommodates 12-14 guests and is part of the newly completed Chalech residence. Shared amenities include a gym and indoor pool, and tepidarium. Guests also have the option to book a private chef and childcare services, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable luxury family ski holiday.
Chalet | Resort | Country | Sleeps | Features |
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Marco Polo | Val d’Isere | France | 10-14 | 24 carat gold-tiled indoor pool – designed by Christian LaCroix with projector screen & DJ set, indoor hot tub, hammam, massage rooms, gym |
Makini | Verbier | Switzerland | 10-11 | Indoor swimming pool & sauna, hammam, hot tub, gym |
Grand Corniche | Les Gets | France | 10 | Outdoor heated infinity pool - chemical free & outdoor hot tub, indoor glass sauna |
Chalet Nyumba | Verbier | Switzerland | 12-16 | Indoor pool in Italian marble, outdoor hot tub & spa with hammam, sauna, jacuzzi |
Chalet Norte | Verbier | Switzerland | 12-14 | Large heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, 2 massage rooms |
Chalet Montana | Val d’Isere | France | 10-15 | Indoor pool looking over the resort with jet stream, sauna, massage area |
Dent Blanche | Verbier | Switzerland | 14 | Heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, outdoor jacuzzi |
Chalet Le Namaste | Courchevel | France | 8-12 | Indoor pool with wave machine & mood lighting, sauna, hammam, massage room |
Chalet 1936 | Verbier | Switzerland | 14 | 8x3 metre indoor pool with jets, hammam, relaxation area, gym |
Mont Tremblant | Meribel | France | 12 | Heated outdoor infinity pool with a jet stream & outdoor hot tub, massage area |
Chalet Sorojassa | Verbier | Switzerland | 10 | 11 metre indoor pool & steam room |
Chalet Le Rocher | Val d’Isere | France | 14 | 7x5m indoor pool with jet stream |
Chalet Chouqui | Verbier | Switzerland | 16-20 | One of Verbier’s biggest indoor pools & outdoor hot tub, steam room, gym |
Alpaca | Meribel | France | 12-14 | Outdoor heated ‘endless’ pool & outdoor copper hot tub, hammam, sauna |
Mon Izba | Verbier | Switzerland | 10-12 | Indoor pool with retracting window & sauna, hammam, massage room, outdoor hot tub |
Shemshak Lodge | Courchevel | France | 8-13 | Huge indoor pool with panoramic views |
Bella Coola Estate | Verbier | France | 16-18 | Indoor heated pool with champagne bar, hammam, outdoor hot tub |
Chalet Lhotse | Val d’Isere | France | 12-14 | Large indoor pool with descending projector screen, indoor & outdoor hot tubs, hammam, sauna, massage room, gym |
Aurora | Verbier | Switzerland | 14-17 | Indoor swimming pool, sauna, massage room, gym |
We update this list often but facilities can change, so if any specific feature is essential to your trip, make sure you ask us to confirm the details before you book your holiday.