Ski chalet inventory is thin at the top end and it moves fast. Courchevel 1850, Val d’Isere, Verbier, Zermatt and St Anton hold the European luxury market; Niseko holds Japan. Rates run $8,000 to $80,000 per chalet per week (six to twelve sleepers). We rate on location (ski-in-ski-out, piste orientation), staff (chef, host, driver), sleep count vs bedroom count, and honest catering variety across a seven-night stay.