Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Pattemouche in the municipality of Pragelato, sits Baita 1697, a restored 17th-century Piedmontese farmhouse with a large outdoor hot tub and media room. This gorgeous alpine retreat is so beautifully finished it has graced the pages of many international interior magazines.
The hamlet of Pattemouche is linked to the well-known ski resort of Sestriere in the Milky Way (Via Lattea) ski area with 400km of pistes and at just over an hour and a half from Turin airport it offers access to a large ski area with lovely wide pistes, perfect for skiing with children. With the cable car and a heli-ski launch pad a short 3-minute stroll and ski to door access at the end of the day, the chalet couldn’t be better located. The charming local restaurants in Pattemouche are all within walking distance of the chalet with Italian-French fusion cuisine on offer alongside delicious fondues and raclettes.
Spread out over three floors this 460 square meter chalet luxuriates throughout, with a high-end boutique feel and high-quality fixtures and fittings at every turn. Vaulted ceilings of rough-hewn stone, rustic wood and tactile fur throws bring a relaxed and comfortable feeling to this effortlessly chic luxury ski chalet.
The luxury Chalet Baita 1697 is great for large groups, sleeping up to 18 guests in 6 ultra-luxurious bedrooms and an additional media room with a double pull out bed. Kids will love the dormitory-style room with 6 single beds nestled under the eaves. Each room is finished to hotel standards with custom made Egyptian cotton bed sheets and bathrooms with underfloor heating, top of the range fittings and salon standard hair dryers.
The crown jewel of this luxury ski chalet is the living area with its spectacular vaulted stone ceiling, wood-burning fire, modern furniture and cosy sofas adorned with plenty of throws and pillows. There’s also a separate cinema/media room (which converts into a bedroom) with a flat-screen TV, film library and music system. The chalet also features WiFi & iPod docking stations throughout.
For the ultimate in relaxation, there is a large outdoor terrace with an 8 person wooden hot tub surrounded by stunning mountain views. Plus on the ground floor, the chalet has a very handy ski room with boot warmers, perfect for toasty ski gear the next day.
Chalet Baita 1687 can be taken on a self-catered and catered basis, however, the rates shown are based on taking the chalet catered. The catering and running of the chalet is a very local affair with a husband and wife team who have been at the chalet for many years offering simple homestyle Italian cooking and personalised service.
If you are looking for an extraordinary and charming mountain retreat we certainly recommend staying in this stunning luxury ski chalet near Sestriere.
This chalet is advertised on a catered basis but can also be booked self-catered. Please enquire for up to date availability and prices.