Supertravel Ski - 150th anniversary of the first Matterhorn ascent

Aug. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- 26 August 2014

2015 will see the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn mountain (4,478m), one of Switzerland’s iconic images, conquered by the British climber Edward Whymper on 14 July 1865.  Meanwhile, Supertravel Ski, the luxury ski specialist, will be marking its own 50th anniversary in 2015.  An interesting quirk of fate, due to new Swiss employment legislation being enacted in its Golden Anniversary year, means that Supertravel Ski is now just one of two British tour operators still offering luxury ski holidays in the exciting Swiss resort of Zermatt, where skiing first started for the British traveller many years ago.

See below for Supertravel Ski’s special offers in Zermatt for the coming ski season, in celebration of its 50th anniversary – available only for early bookings made in September.

SKI ACCESSIBLE AT CHALET FURI, ZERMATT – SAVE £100 PER PERSON

Stay at the luxurious Chalet Furi, with magnificent Matterhorn views, swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room. For experienced skiers, the main gondola up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is close by.

A week’s stay at Chalet Furi (sleeps four) costs from £1,099 per person (saving £100 per person), including accommodation on a full chalet-board basis*.  Book in September and enjoy a celebratory Golden Anniversary resort credit of £50 per person (to spend on a meal out in the resort or new equipment). Flights and transfers extra; Supertravel Ski will be happy to assist in booking air (or train) travel.

SPECTACULAR SWISS VIEWS FROM CHALET HÖRNLI, ZERMATT

Enjoy a break at Chalet Hörnli, the quintessential Alpine retreat, spacious yet retaining a cosy feel.  It has a private spa, heated indoor pool, luxurious living area and incredible views of the Matterhorn from the terrace. Unwind and relax in the sun on the comfortable loungers after a day on the slopes or stroll into Zermatt town in approximately 15 minutes for après-ski fun Zermatt-style (think escargots and champagne!) before dinner.

A week’s stay at Chalet Hörnli (sleeps six) costs from £1,299 per person, including accommodation on a full chalet-board basis*.  Book in September and enjoy a celebratory Golden Anniversary resort credit of £50 per person (to spend on a meal out in the resort or new equipment). Flights and transfers extra; Supertravel Ski will be happy to assist in booking air (or train) travel.

GATHER FAMILY OR FRIENDS AT CHALET ALEXANDRA, ZERMATT

Sleeping up to 12 people, the capacious and typically Swiss-styled Chalet Alexandra has an open fire place, timber furniture throughout, and timbered balconies.  Each of the six bedrooms comes with an en-suite with separate bath and shower facilities and there is also a private spa, massage room and indoor swimming pool to relax those weary muscles ready for the next day’s fun.

A week’s stay at Chalet Alexandra (sleeps 12) costs from £1,299 per person, including accommodation on a full chalet-board basis*.  Book in September and enjoy a celebratory Golden Anniversary resort credit of £50 per person (to spend on a meal out in the resort or new equipment. Flights and transfers extra; Supertravel Ski will be happy to assist in booking air (or train) travel.

*Chalet-board accommodation includes a champagne reception on arrival, daily breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and pre-dinner drinks plus a four-course dinner with cheese and port, followed by coffee and chocolates as well as carefully selected wines served on six of the seven days.  Flights/transfers are extra and can be booked through Supertravel Ski, as can train travel if preferred.

For more information visit http://www.supertravel.co.uk/ski or, to talk to an expert or to book, call 020 7962 9933.

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Note to Editors:  Ski Supertravel also has a range of luxury catered chalets in St Anton, Austria, and Courchevel, France.  The ski specialist also offers a ski holiday booking service to any ski resort worldwide.

Press: For further information please call Lisa Farrell or Camilla Colley at Travel PR on 020 8891 4440 or email l.farrell@travelpr.co.uk or c.colley@travelpr.co.uk.