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Top Ski Resorts

Ski Resorts

From the crisp, fresh air to the natural beauty of the snow, ski resorts are popular destinations for winter sports. When many people picture a ski resort, they think of luxurious chalets and trendy restaurants. A ski resort can be more than that, however; it can also be a thriving business center or tourist destination year-round.

COURCHEVEL, FRANCE

Airelles Courchevel

Witness to one of the longest ski seasons and host to the world’s largest ski area, Courchevel boasts 373 miles of pistes and an interlinked lift system with more than 170 lifts.

Resembling a 19th-century AustroHungarian castle, Airelles Courchevel hosts the first ski room, BO by Bernard Oracle, which was founded right here. You may access chic and technical ski equipment and accessories here and also benefit from the ski valets, transportation of equipment to the slopes, and ski right at the foot of the property exit.

SAALBACH, AUSTRIA Alpin Resort Sport & Spa

An Alpine resort town in Salzburg, Saalbach is known for its ski areas with a network of lifts affording access to Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski circuits. Alpin Resort Sport & Spa, with its ample saunas, pools, and oases of relaxation, sets the mood for R&R. For your love of the sport, remember to travel light as you can hire high-quality ski equipment in-house and at a 20% discount. Get professional advice if you are also new to the sport available in-house.

The Blackcomb Springs Suites are an all-suite hotel that offers true ski-in/skiout access to Whistler Village and the gondolas from a secluded location on the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain.

A trip here is ideal if you want to combine relaxation with exciting new experiences. You can take advantage of their ski valet service, park your car safely underground, and catch a shuttle to the center of Whistler Village. Outside of their 186 fully-equipped suites, guests can take advantage of the hotel's outdoor hot tubs and heated pool when they want to rest and unwind outside of their accommodations.

ST. MORTIZ, SWITZERLAND

Carlton Hotel

A renowned alpine resort town in Switzerland, St. Moritz in Engadin Valley, hosted the Winter Olympics a couple of times, has a world-championship bobsled run made of natural ice, the Cresta Run, and an outdoor Olympic ice rink. this area. With a large number of suites and Carlton Penthouse Suite to accommodate discerning guests, every room at the Carlton offers bewitching views of Lake St. Moritz and a capacious interior to unwind completely.

Located at a higher altitude, above the lake, Carlton Hotel is the finest resort in

WHISTLER, CANADA

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a year-round resort destination that is renowned for its impeccable service, dining experiences, and luxurious accommodations. It also provides guests with the ideal opportunity to explore the natural mountainside location just at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. multi-award winning ski-in/ski-out hotel include a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course that has been recognized by Audubon International. The hotel has 519 rooms available for guests, each of which is elegantly decorated and features breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside or mountain range.

The outstanding cuisine and complete resort amenities at this

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort

Cortina d’Ampezzo, a ski resort in northern Italy, occupies a portion of the Dolomiti Superski area. This portion encompasses the Falzarego Pass, where you can experience the downhill runs.

The five-star Faloria Mountain SPA Resort, plonked between the esteemed 1956 Olympic ski trampoline and Mount Faloria, is designed by Flaviano Capriotti Architetti. You have access to cross-country skiing, ski touring, snowshoeing, and courses to help you learn the tricks of the trade.

NISEKO, JAPAN Setsu Niseko

Niseko is best known for its powder snow throughout the winter season. It is also an excellent destination for relaxed outdoor fun in the summer. It is one helluva skiing destination for first-timers.

Setsu Niseko is an extraordinary wellness retreat featuring a rejuvenating spa, a yoga studio, and a natural mineral onsen. The ski boutique at this property is a one-stop shop for all ski and boarding needs. It offers access to the latest high-end equipment to be rented or purchased.

VAL D’ISÈRE, FRANCE

Le Refuge De Solaise

Val d'Isère is well known for some of the world's best lift-accessed off-piste. It also affords independent guides and instructors who specialize in off-piste guidance. A ski resort in the French Alps, the ski lifts here offer access to black-rated, steep piste Face de Bellevarde and summer ski run special Grande Motte glacier.

Le Refuge De Solaise, perched at a height of more than 8,000 feet, opens its windows to spectacular sunsets and sunrise. With 16 rooms, 4 flats, and a 14-bed dorm, the resort has ample opportunities to engage in skiing fun and playrooms for children in case you have to bring your family here.

Aspen Mountain is an 11,212-foot peak in the White River National Forest. The northern face of the mountain is where the Aspen Mountain ski area is located, one of the four ski runs administered collectively as Aspen/Snowmass.

A five-star luxury resort located at the base of Aspen offers guests access to world-class skiing or a hike across historic Aspen. Explore the luxury boutiques and cool restaurants, or indulge yourself at Remède Spa, a premier known for the best treatments.

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, BC, CANADA

The Westin Resort and Spa

An extraordinary ski resort located in Whistler, Canada, Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest capacity uphill lift. It is also one of the busiest ski resorts, featuring gondolas moving between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

The Westin Resort & Spa, hanging slope side on Whistler Mountain, features residentially designed suites with fireplace, hot tub, kitchen, and Westin’s signature “Heavenly Bed®.” It is conveniently located for skiers / snowboarders, and the property is just two minutes away from Whistler Mountain and Excalibur gondolas.

VERBIER, SWITZERLAND

The Lodge Hotel

Verbier, a renowned ski resort, is popular for its advanced and off-piste skiing. It purveys breathtaking views and huge steep slopes. The notorious itineraries and après ski are two main aspects here, with multiple venues on and off the mountain.

Ideal for a luxury ski holiday, The Lodge Hotel at Verbier features nine exceptional rooms and suites that have indoor and outdoor hot tubs, an indoor pool, a spa therapist, an experienced team, and a Michelin-starred chef, all at your disposal.

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