LUXURY SKI RESORTS
Overview
A luxury ski vacation transcends the ordinary with meticulous attention to detail, transforming the experience into something extraordinary. Imagine waking up in a ski-in ski-out chalet with stunning mountain views, indulging in gourmet dining, and relaxing in a private hot tub. Personalized services, from private ski guides to concierge care cater to your every need, while exclusive amenities like state-of-the-art spas and premium equipment upgrade your stay.
Unique experiences such as heli-skiing and extravagant après-ski activities add excitement, while cultural excursions and private transfers ensure a seamless journey. Every aspect is designed to pamper and please, making your ski vacation luxurious.
Our Mountain Travel Experts are here to create a bespoke experience that exceeds your expectations. Let us handle the details while you enjoy the adventure of a lifetime.
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Top tips for a luxury vacation
Prime Location and Ski Access
Enjoy the ultimate skiing holiday with ski-in ski-out accommodations offering direct slope access for maximum time on the snow and no commuting hassles. Indulge in luxury ski destinations like Aspen, Courcheval, and St. Moritz, known for their opulent amenities, gourmet dining, spa treatments and designer shopping, ensuring a lavish and unforgettable experience on the slopes.
Upscale Accommodations
Luxury ski lodges and chalets offer spacious, contemporary comforts with amenities like private hot tubs, cozy fireplaces, and stunning mountain views, providing a serene escape. High-end hotels elevate luxury with sumptuously appointed rooms, unparalleled service, exclusive access to top-notch spas and gourmet dining and personalized concierge services.
Personalized Services
Private ski guides offer personalized skiing experiences tailored to all skill levels, ensuring a memorable and safe adventure on the slopes. Complementing this, our team of Mountain Travel Experts handles every detail of your ski trip, from securing exclusive ski passes to arranging dining at top mountain restaurants. They excel at crafting unique experiences like helicopter rides to pristine locations and private après-ski events, elevating your ski vacation.
Gourmet Dining
Enjoy world-class dining experiences with gourmet cuisine by renowned chefs and extensive wine lists, or elevate your stay with a private chef preparing custom meals in your own chalet or lodge.
Exclusive Amenities
Spa and wellness centers offer luxurious treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation, featuring hot tubs, saunas, and fitness centers. Heated pools provide a serene escape with panoramic mountain views, combining the beauty of nature with the comfort of warm water.
Top-Notch Equipment and Gear
Enjoy exclusive premium rentals with the latest high-performance ski and snowboard equipment and benefit from convenient ski valet services for hassle-free gear storage and maintenance.
Unique Experiences
Explore your travel destination through local experiences like wine tasting, art tours, and festivals to immerse in its culture. For adventure seekers, activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding, heli-skiing, and ice climbing offer an adrenaline rush.
Privacy and Exclusivity
Enjoy luxurious, stress-free private transfers in high-end vehicles for seamless airport journeys, and gain exclusive access to private clubs, VIP lounges, and events for a unique, high-profile experience. Enhance your travel with convenience, style, and exclusivity.
Attention to Detail
Indulge in the epitome of personalized luxury with our customized welcome amenities designed to delight you from the moment you arrive. Our tailored itineraries cater specifically to your interests, ensuring that every aspect of your stay is meticulously planned to match your preferences. With thoughtful touches sprinkled throughout your stay, we guarantee a bespoke experience that makes every moment unforgettable.
THE BEST LUXURY SKI RESORTS ACCORDING TO SKI.COM'S MOUNTAIN TRAVEL EXPERTS
Deer Valley, Utah
Why our Mountain Travel Experts love it: Deer Valley, Utah, is the pinnacle of luxury skiing, blending exceptional service with an array of deluxe ski-in ski-out accommodations. This resort is renowned for its attention to detail, offering off-slope niceties such as world-class dining options and world-class day spas. Choosing a premium ski-in ski-out chalet ensures privacy. Our Mountain Travel Experts are on hand to secure a private chef throughout your stay for the utmost convenience.
With terrain that’s perfectly groomed for intermediates, Deer Valley delivers a smooth and enjoyable skiing experience. An attendant is positioned at the top of every lift, ready to assist you in navigating the resort. Deer Valley luxury extends to those traveling with family. The resort’s family-friendly atmosphere is enhanced by a highly regarded ski school, ensuring that even the youngest skiers are well taken care of.
Highlights: Deluxe ski-in ski-out accommodations, excellent dining and world-class day spas, perfectly groomed intermediate terrain, a highly regarded ski school, and close proximity to the town of Park City.
Closest airport: Salt Lake City International Airport - 39 miles (45 minutes)
Courchevel, France
Why our Mountain Travel Experts love it: Courchevel, France, is the epitome of luxury in the skiing world, offering an unparalleled blend of top-tier amenities, breathtaking alpine scenery, and world-class skiing. Situated in the famed Three Valleys, the largest interconnected ski area globally, Courchevel provides skiers with access to 372 miles of meticulously groomed slopes. These resorts are not just about skiing; they’re havens for those who seek opulence in every aspect of their stay. Courchevel’s reputation for luxury is evident in its exclusive accommodations, from lavish chalets featuring private pools, in-house cinemas and wellness spas, to five-star hotels offering impeccable service and gourmet dining experiences.
The area’s resorts are also culinary hotspots, boasting an impressive array of Michelin-starred restaurants that elevate the après-ski experience to new heights. Visitors can indulge in everything from classic French cuisine to innovative international dishes, all set against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps. Beyond the slopes, Courchevel offers a sophisticated après-ski scene, high-end shopping with boutiques from top fashion icons like Louis Vuitton and Dior, and unique activities like helicopter tours and hot air balloon rides.
Highlights: The highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in any ski resort worldwide, ski-in ski-out chalets and five-star hotels in the Alps, luxury boutiques and exceptional spa facilities.
Closest airport: Geneva International Airport 105 miles (2.5 hours)
Zermatt, Switzerland
Why our Mountain Travel Experts love it: Our Mountain Travel Experts just can’t get enough of Zermatt, Switzerland, where you can dive into a luxurious alpine experience that blends traditional Swiss charm with modern indulgence. Zermatt’s high-end chalets and hotels offer world-class amenities and gourmet dining prepared by personal chefs. Imagine staying in a place where you have private access to five double bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities and breathtaking Matterhorn views or a ceiling that is glass to admire the stars as you lay in bed.
Our Ski.com Mountain Travel Experts highly recommend indulging in a private wellness spa featuring an indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness equipment, all topped off with daily massages. The culinary experience here is nothing short of exceptional, with a gourmet chef crafting personalized menus using the finest ingredients, paired with selections from an extensive wine cellar. You’ll also enjoy 24/7 chauffeured electric vehicle service, ensuring convenience and luxury at every turn. In Zermatt, luxury ski accommodations set the standard for an unforgettable Swiss Alps experience.
Highlights: Exclusive chalet experiences, a commitment to gourmet dining and year-round skiing, in addition to unparalleled views, on the Matterhorn Glacier.
Closest airport: Geneva Airport 147 miles (2.5 hours)
Vail, Colorado
Why our Mountain Travel Experts love it: For unparalleled luxury ski amenities in the United States, our Mountain Travel Experts unanimously choose Vail, Colorado. With its extensive selection of upscale amenities, Vail stands out as a premier global ski destination. Guests can expect world-class accommodations at properties like The Hythe, Sonnenalp and The Arrabelle, where every detail is meticulously crafted to ensure an exceptional stay. These properties boast upscale features such as gourmet dining, private spas, heated pools and personalized concierge services that cater to every need, from arranging private ski lessons to securing reservations at top-tier restaurants like Matsuhisa.
Vail's luxurious offerings extend beyond the slopes with exclusive après-ski experiences, including sophisticated wine bars, high-end shopping, and wellness services that include everything from in-room massages to state-of-the-art fitness centers. Additionally, Vail's unique charm is enhanced by its picturesque village, which blends European-inspired architecture with a vibrant cultural scene, making it a top choice for those seeking both adventure and refinement in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Highlights: Private ski-in ski-out access, a unique shopping experience with high-end boutiques, art galleries, and designer stores, home to some of the most luxurious ski properties in the world.
Closest airport: Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) - 35 miles (45 minutes)
Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Why our Mountain Travel Experts love it: Aspen, Colorado, is the buzz among our Mountain Travel Experts, and for good reason. Tucked away in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Aspen doesn't just offer top-tier skiing; it presents a lifestyle where adventure meets luxury, making it an unmatched experience. Skiing here means access to four distinct mountains, each offering a unique experience, from the expert terrains of Aspen Highlands to the family-friendly slopes of Buttermilk, but what truly sets Aspen apart is its dedication to luxury at every turn. The town itself is a haven for high-end shopping, gourmet dining and cultural experiences, with a roster of top-tier restaurants, chic boutiques and art galleries that rival those in major cities.
For the ultimate indulgence, the resort’s elite accommodations, like The Little Nell, offer ski-in ski-out access, private spas and personalized service that caters to your every whim. For a property rich in history, style and class, be sure to check out The Hotel Jerome just on the other side of town. Aspen’s après-ski scene is equally legendary, where you can unwind with a craft cocktail at a trendy lounge or relax in a hot tub with sweeping views of the Rockies. Whether you're here to carve the pristine slopes or simply soak in the luxury, Aspen delivers an unforgettable alpine experience that’s second to none.
Highlights: Unique shopping experience with high-end boutiques, art galleries, and designer stores, home to some of the most luxurious ski resorts in the world and a trendy après-ski scene.
Closest airport: Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) - 35 miles (45 minutes)
FAQs
Many factors influence the cost of a ski vacation, including lift tickets, accommodations, dining, gear rentals or purchases, the time of year, and additional activities. This makes it difficult to pinpoint one specific resort as the most expensive. The benefit of working with a Mountain Travel Expert is that they can customize your trip to be as casual or as luxurious as you’d like, ensuring it fits your preferences and budget.
While most ski resorts offer touches of luxury through dining, accommodations, or unique experiences, some stand out for their exclusivity. Courchevel, part of the Three Valleys in France, is often considered the epitome of luxury. This resort features its own airstrip and helipad for private planes or helicopters, and it boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the Alps, creating an unparalleled sense of exclusivity.
In the U.S., Aspen-Snowmass is renowned as one of the most luxurious ski resorts. Frequented by celebrities, Aspen offers low crowds, designer boutiques, exquisite art galleries, and some of the world’s finest hotels. Contact our Mountain Travel Experts to experience these exclusive, luxurious ski resorts for yourself.
Aspen, Vail and Deer Valley are top choices for those seeking a luxury mountain experience in the U.S., offering world-class skiing and high-end amenities. Aspen exudes glamour and sophistication, featuring an array of five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants that attract a celebrity crowd. Nearby, Vail, one of the largest ski resorts in North America, boasts luxury accommodations, fine dining, heated sidewalks, and upscale ski rental shops that enhance its charm. Deer Valley, located outside Park City, is known for being a skier-only resort with low crowds, luxurious ski-in/ski-out accommodations, and exceptional service—travelers even rave about the luxurious bathrooms. Contact a Mountain Travel Expert to experience this luxury for yourself.
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