Chalets & suites
Chalets in the West End, Red Mountain and Snowmass, and suites at the foot of the mountain.
ASPEN CONCIERGE
Aspen, a family Christmas.
A chalet with ski-in access, instructors booked for the children, a sleigh dinner and a jet landing in the valley: Aspen’s winter, arranged for the whole family.
Aspen is America’s most famous mountain town, and for the Christmas and New Year weeks its best chalets are committed long in advance. The 2026–27 season opens on Aspen Mountain and Snowmass on 26 November. We plan the chalet, the instructors, the equipment and the evenings, and we think about the grandparents as well as the children.
WHAT WE ARRANGE IN ASPEN
Private aviation
Arrivals at Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE), or at Eagle County when the weather or aircraft size requires it.
Ski instructors
Private instructors and children’s ski school, booked early for the holiday weeks.
Equipment
Skis and boots fitted in the chalet before the first morning.
Dining
Tables in town, mountain lunches and private chefs in the chalet.
Summer
Music, ideas festivals, hiking and fly fishing, when the town turns green.
ARRIVING
Airports & arrivals.
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), a few minutes from town
- Eagle County Regional (EGE), about 70 miles away, often 1.5 hours by car
- Denver International (DEN), around 3.5–4 hours by road, longer in snow
- Private aviation into Aspen depends on weather and aircraft size
THE SEASON
Dates worth planning around.
- 26 November 2026
- Aspen Mountain and Snowmass open
- 12 December 2026
- Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk open
- Christmas & New Year
- The most sought-after weeks of the year
- January – March
- The heart of the ski season
- 18 April 2027
- Aspen Mountain closes, conditions allowing
- Summer
- Music and ideas festivals
Event dates are as published by the organisers and may change. Tickets are sourced only through official channels and authorised sellers.
A PERFECT DAY
One day in Aspen, well spent.
- Morning
Ski school for the children, a private instructor for the grown-ups.
- Midday
Lunch on the mountain, in the sun.
- Afternoon
An hour at the spa, or a walk through town and the galleries.
- Evening
A sleigh ride to dinner, or a chef in the chalet.
INSIDER NOTES
What we have learned.
Practical knowledge that makes the difference in Aspen.
- Chalets for Christmas and New Year are often committed a year ahead.
- Ski instructors for the holiday weeks book out early; we reserve them with the chalet.
- Flights into Aspen can divert to Eagle in poor weather; we always keep a car plan ready.
- Altitude is around 8,000 feet; we plan the first day gently, especially for grandparents.
FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES
From Fifth Avenue to the Riviera.
One house for the whole year: New York, Palm Beach and Aspen at home, and the Riviera, Lake Como, London and the Alps when you cross the Atlantic. One contact, one plan, in your time zone.
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Aspen concierge: questions
Do you offer a private concierge in Aspen?
Yes. We research and coordinate chalets and suites, private aviation, ski instructors, equipment, dining and the whole holiday in Aspen, through one point of contact.
When does Aspen open for the 2026–27 season?
Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are scheduled to open on 26 November 2026, and Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk on 12 December, according to Aspen Snowmass.
Can private jets land in Aspen?
Yes, at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, subject to weather and aircraft limits. Eagle County is the usual alternative, about 70 miles away.
When should we book Aspen for Christmas?
As early as possible. The best chalets for Christmas and New Year are often committed many months ahead.
How do your fees work for American members?
Membership is by application. The annual membership is €9,999 a year (roughly US$11,500 at recent exchange rates), also payable monthly, with a 3% service charge on confirmed bookings. The Sovereign Membership starts at €100,000 a year, by invitation, with no service charge. You book and pay suppliers directly, in your own name.
BY APPLICATION · IN CONFIDENCE
Planning Aspen?
We reply within two hours, 08:00–22:00 UK time (3 a.m. to 5 p.m. in New York), every day. Sovereign members have a private office at any hour.