Opting for a luxury ski holiday is sure to give you an unforgettable experience on and off the slopes which will provide you with memories to cherish for years to come. Europe is undoubtedly home to some of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts in the world, particularly in the French and Swiss Alps. These resorts are easily accessible for the British ski market, with short transfer times and excellent transport links.
Check out our guide on what you can expect from a luxury ski holiday:
Great food is an essential part of a luxury ski trip. Luxury chalets and hotels employ some of the most talented chefs in the world to deliver guests with mouth-watering meals every evening. In some chalets the chef will even cook to your likes and expectations. This flexibility is especially convenient for those with allergies and toddlers and young children. You can enjoy first class hospitality. From champagne on arrival to the arrangement of your ski hire or lessons, your every need and desire is taken care of.
Particularly good for those with young children, many luxury ski chalets and hotels will offer a private nanny service. Opting for luxury accommodation will also give you added touches of indulgence such as a private sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. Some chalets may even feature a private cinema, swimming pool, gym and wine cellar. You’ll also be able to relax on a balcony or terrace at the end of a long day on the slopes.
Most exclusive ski resorts:
Verbier, Switzerland
A resort for the fashionable and cosmopolitan, Verbier offers skiers a fantastic range of terrain and runs to suit all standards. This resort is undoubtedly best suited to intermediates and experts, and is widely, reputed to be the home of some of the best skiing in the Alps. Verbier village itself is an attractive selection of traditional and modern chalets, stylish shops and world famous restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The après ski scene here is as legendary as the skiing and attracts the glitterati of Europe.
Zermatt, Switzerland
With the breathtaking Matterhorn as a backdrop, Zermatt offers its visitors luxurious accommodation in a spectacular setting. The resort boasts some of the world’s finest skiing for intermediates and experts and skiers may ski all the way down to the Italian resort of Cervinia. The centre is car-free, except for the electric carts, taxis and horse-drawn sleighs, and there is a mixture of glitzy and everyday shops.The choice of eating on the mountain is excellent, with more than 30 mouth-watering restaurants to choose from, offering a wide range of food to suit all tastes. The apres ski here is varied with a good mix of informal and more sophisticated bars and night haunts.
Morzine, France
Packed with Savoyarde charm, Morzine is situated right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski domain. The area offers a worthy challenge to skiers of all abilities, this, coupled with stunning scenery, makes the resort a firm favourite among skiers the world over. The lively town contains plenty of excellent restaurants and bars where visitors can enjoy top quality après ski throughout the winter. The resort boasts a wide range of activities including tobogganing, ice skating, the cinema and snow mobiling.