A 7-bedroom Swiss cabin has been named the world's best ski chalet for 2 years in a row - and an inside tour quickly proves why

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The Chalet Les Anges is located in Zermatt, a famous ski resort town in the Swiss Alps.

The Chalet Les Anges is located in Zermatt, a famous ski resort town in the Swiss Alps.

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It offers spectacular views of one of Europe's most iconic peaks, the Matterhorn ...

It offers spectacular views of one of Europe's most iconic peaks, the Matterhorn ...

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... but the three-story chalet is also pretty noteworthy in its own right.

... but the three-story chalet is also pretty noteworthy in its own right.

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The chalet features reclaimed wood throughout its design ...

The chalet features reclaimed wood throughout its design ...

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... and an open living space for entertaining.

... and an open living space for entertaining.

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Joanne Healy, sales and marketing manager for the Elysian Collection, told Business Insider that the chalet sees many families visiting over the holidays; the busiest times are Christmas, New Years, Easter, and school breaks.

Joanne Healy, sales and marketing manager for the Elysian Collection, told Business Insider that the chalet sees many families visiting over the holidays; the busiest times are Christmas, New Years, Easter, and school breaks.

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"There really is no off-season in Zermatt, apart from May and October/November," Healy continued, noting that the chalet is often rented out for summer weddings.

"There really is no off-season in Zermatt, apart from May and October/November," Healy continued, noting that the chalet is often rented out for summer weddings.

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The chalet can be rented out for week-long increments at a starting price point of $45,000.

The chalet can be rented out for week-long increments at a starting price point of $45,000.

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The chalet can sleep 14 people throughout its seven en-suite bedrooms ...

The chalet can sleep 14 people throughout its seven en-suite bedrooms ...

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... six of which have private balconies — and views of the Matterhorn.

... six of which have private balconies — and views of the Matterhorn.

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The chalet also features a large terrace that looks out onto the village, an internal elevator, and a massage room ...

The chalet also features a large terrace that looks out onto the village, an internal elevator, and a massage room ...

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... not to mention service that includes six dinners prepared by a professional chef and an open bar.

... not to mention service that includes six dinners prepared by a professional chef and an open bar.

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The Zermatt ski area offers 365 days of skiing and snowboarding a year, in addition to other winter activities like sledding, heli-skiing, ice skating, and paragliding.

The Zermatt ski area offers 365 days of skiing and snowboarding a year, in addition to other winter activities like sledding, heli-skiing, ice skating, and paragliding.

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The Chalet Les Anges is only the second property to win the title in the World Ski Award's 6-year run. Previously, it was held by Canada's Bighorn Revelstoke, which is frequently recognized as the heli-skiing capital of the world.

The Chalet Les Anges is only the second property to win the title in the World Ski Award's 6-year run. Previously, it was held by Canada's Bighorn Revelstoke, which is frequently recognized as the heli-skiing capital of the world.

Sources: World Ski Awards, Forbes

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