Landmark launch for luxury chalet company in La Plagne

By Skier & Snowboarder on 28th August 2025

VIP SKI is returning to La Plagne this season with the unveiling of Graciosa, a striking new development of 16 fully catered luxury chalets, set directly on the piste at an altitude of 2003m. Opening in December 2025, this collection of private suites marks a major milestone for the brand, fulfilling a long held ambition to once again bring its signature style of service, design and location to one of France’s most popular ski resorts.

Elegantly designed by VIP SKI, Graciosa blends traditional Alpine materials with contemporary comfort. Each of the 16 chalets has been crafted to maximise light, space and mountain views, with a bubbling private hot tub on every balcony, ski-in ski-out location and interiors tailored to the needs of today’s discerning skier.

Graciosa will offer chalet suites for groups ranging from four to 15 guests with two to seven bedrooms, as well as shared facilities including a bar and lounge, ski hire shop, massage room and dedicated childcare services creating a full service, high-altitude base.

Ten years ago, VIP SKI Managing Director Andy Sturt set a bold objective to move all VIP SKI properties above 1,800m and the average altitude of the chalets now climbs to 1,967m. That goal has now been achieved and it’s more than just a number. Higher altitude means greater snow reliability, longer seasons and quicker access to the slopes.

With its snow-sure altitude, extensive ski area and family friendly appeal, La Plagne has long been on VIP SKI’s wish list for a flagship development. But as Andy Sturt, MD of VIP SKI notes: “When you’re only looking to build above 2000m, by the piste, in a recognised ski area and within walking distance of the resort centre, you’re not making life easy for yourself.”

Graciosa meets all those criteria and more. Located directly on the Mont St. Sauveur piste, the property combines unbeatable access with dramatic mountain views and a genuine sense of arrival. “It’s a homecoming for us,” says Sturt, “but it’s also a bold step forward. Graciosa sets a new benchmark for what a catered chalet holiday can be.” What makes La Plagne so special is its position at the heart of the vast Paradiski area.

With 225km of pistes rising to a snow-sure 3,080m, there’s more than enough terrain to keep skiers of all levels challenged and entertained for a full week. And for those with a thirst for distance? La Plagne is seamlessly linked to Les Arcs, forming the Paradiski domain, a staggering 425km of piste that even the fastest, most seasoned skiers would struggle to conquer in a single trip.

At the heart of VIP SKI’s family offering is a belief in warm, thoughtful hospitality reflected across its three flexible childcare options. Bear Cubs is a dedicated childcare service for children from 4 months to seven years old, and is staffed by experienced, hand-picked nannies, providing a nurturing, well equipped environment designed to feel like a home from home. For older children, VIP SKI’s Polar Bears programme offers age-appropriate activities and mountain fun, while families staying in any of the Graciosa suites can also opt for Private Nannies – a fully flexible, in-chalet childcare solution tailored to their schedule and accommodation.

VIP SKI is offering an exclusive first-year launch rate for La Plagne, with an additional earlybird saving available until 31 October 2025. At Graciosa, families can also take advantage of generous discounts: in rooms with bunk beds, a third or fourth guest receives 50% off the adult price.

Go there: A seven-night stay in the Mont Blanc Suite (sleeps 8-14 guests), from 14 December 2025, costs from £1,027pp. Or the Rochette Suite (sleeping 8-10) , from 22 March 2026, costs from £1,335pp. Prices include daily continental or cooked breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner on six days, twice weekly canapes and return transfers from Geneva Airport.

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