Chalet Alpina Aspen: Ultra‑Luxury Living At The Base Of Aspen Mountain

Chalet Alpina Aspen is a new, ultra‑luxury resort and residential development positioned beside the historic Lift One at the base of Aspen Mountain, offering true ski‑in/ski‑out access and immediate connection to downtown. Developed by Irongate Group in partnership with Aspen‑based HayMax, it is conceived as a lifestyle‑driven destination that blends five‑star hospitality, private residences, and members’ spaces in one of Aspen’s most storied locations.​

Prime Location And Vision

Set on the Lift One corridor at the foot of Aspen Mountain, Chalet Alpina puts owners steps from the slopes, restaurants, galleries, and the town’s cultural scene. The project’s vision is to create a mountain hub where architecture, design, and ski access come together, serving both owners and high‑end resort guests year‑round.​

Architecture, Design, And Heritage

Chalet Alpina is being built around two new structures that will house the resort, residences, and club, complemented by two restored historic chalets. One historic building will reopen as a restaurant and the other as the Aspen Ski Museum, preserving local heritage while anchoring the new development in Aspen’s history.​

Architecture by Guerin Glass Architects is designed to sit comfortably against the mountain backdrop, with a scale and materiality that respect Aspen’s character. Public pathways and outdoor spaces will enhance pedestrian access through the Lift One corridor, naturally linking the property to the town core.​

Inside, the interiors are by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the London‑based firm behind iconic venues such as Annabel’s in London and Soho Beach House in Miami. The design language blends classic ski‑chalet warmth with rich, layered contemporary details, using soft forms and nature‑inspired tones to create spaces that feel both welcoming and quietly elevated.​

Residences And Pricing

The residential offering at Chalet Alpina is intentionally limited and highly curated. It includes:​

• Six 4‑ and 5‑bedroom Mountain Homes, positioned in the mid‑$30 million range, offering the feel of private alpine estates with direct access to Aspen Mountain.​

• Twenty‑six 2‑ to 4‑bedroom resort residences integrated within the hotel environment, combining lock‑and‑leave convenience with full access to services and amenities.​

These homes are aimed squarely at the ultra‑luxury segment, delivering large floorplans, top‑tier finishes, and a front‑row location that is exceptionally scarce in Aspen.​

Amenities And Lifestyle

Chalet Alpina is designed as a full lifestyle ecosystem rather than a simple residential building. Planned amenities include a spa, rooftop pool, fitness centre, private ski shop, curated dining venues, and dedicated members’ and club spaces, all tailored to owners and resort guests.​

With ski‑in/ski‑out access, lift proximity, and seamless connections to Aspen’s streets, the property will function as a year‑round base for mountain sports, culture, and events. The combination of high‑touch service, architectural pedigree, and one of Aspen’s most coveted addresses positions Chalet Alpina as a new benchmark in Rocky Mountain luxury living.

Fractional Ownership: A New Gateway Into Uber‑Luxury

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Where Aspen’s top properties often sit firmly in eight‑figure territory, fractional ownership is becoming a key way to access this level of real estate without committing the full capital required for sole ownership. By dividing selected residences into deeded shares—often 1/8 or similar structures—buyers secure genuine equity and a defined amount of annual usage while sharing operating costs like HOA dues, property tax, maintenance, and staffing.​

In the context of projects like Chalet Alpina, this means that homes which would normally only be reachable at mid‑$30 million pricing can effectively be experienced through a fractional entry point around $3M, while still delivering the same design DNA, address, and amenity stack. For many globally mobile families who spend only a handful of weeks a year in Aspen, fractional ownership becomes the bridge between aspirational demand and ultra‑luxury reality—offering access to Aspen’s most rarefied locations in a way that aligns more closely with how they actually travel and live.