It’s ski season: Best luxury ski resorts around the world
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Arushi Sakhuja- 14 minutes read
Arushi Sakhuja
As fresh snow covers the lofty Himalayas and other peaks around the world, there’s a certain breed of sports enthusiasts who jump (literally) with joy! With the mercury dipping to minus across many parts of the world, this is the best time to experience snow-covered terrains — and take a ski adventure. There is no luxury winter pastime quite like skiing, with crisp pistes or tracks, mountain views zooming past and indulgent après ski events. And the peak skiing season has officially begun. On until March, there is no time like the present to treat yourself to an active trip to push away the post-Christmas blues, or begin learning a new sport in 2023. These ski destinations go above and beyond when it comes to Alpine luxury.
Das Central
Contrary to the standard ski chalet designs, Das Central’s ultra-modern building is made of glass and steel, set against the backdrop of the Austrian Alps. The decor takes inspiration from pure Alpine luxury, with a host of different room designed to choose between modern and minimalist, to rustic and charming. The hotel is best known for its restaurant, Ice Q, one of the highest-located gourmet restaurants in the world, sitting 3,048 metres above sea level. Book into the all-glass restaurant for panoramic views of the Ötztal mountains as you indulge in innovative Alpine cuisine. The award-winning ski area is a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
Aman Le Melezin
An Alpine icon since 1992, France’s luxury ski resort Aman Le Mélézin is all set to re-open on December 9. Situated directly on Bellecôte Piste with awe-inspiring mountain and forest vistas covered in snow, Aman Le Mélézin is located in one of the most desirable locales in Courchevel 1850, the heart of Les Trois Vallées. With a total of 31 chambres and suites, most rooms have a balcony, and the premium ones have attached terraces with outdoor cedar hot tubs, and breathtaking views. But a resort is never complete without an array of culinary delights, which include Aman’s signature Japanese restaurant in this case, along with an expansive sun terrace and bar.
Khyber, Gulmarg
Get enchanted by Heaven in Heaven. Located just 5 minutes from Gondola. The Khyber is one of the best luxury resorts in Gulmarg, Srinagar. If you are looking to ski in India, this is undoubtedly the top destination with Asia’s finest slopes. It has the world’s highest ski lift and the shoulder of Mount Affarwat, which at 13,780 feet is the highest ski point in the Himalayas. Certified instructors, quality equipment and the right apparel are at hand, courtesy of the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering. Not to mention the freshly powdered slopes that make this Asia’s 7th-best ski destination.
Gstaad Palace
Nestled in the magnificent Alpine mountains, this resort combines a stylish attitude to life and a touch of glamour with leisure activities. Internationally renowned for luxury and high society, the resort’s motto is “come up, slow down and its the ultimate retreat to get away from it all. Offering 220km of slopes,a glacier ski area and ski touring, it is also considered a tobogganist’s paradise.
Overlooking unbeatable views of the majestic Swiss Alps, Gstaad Palace looks like it’s been taken straight out of a fairytale. The hotel’s elegance extends to its accommodation, where 90 rooms and suites have their own signature style, furnished with a touch of alpine chic. But the key takeaway is the penthouse suite, which boasts spectacular 360-degree mountain views. If you’re peckish, restaurant La Fromagerie opens during the winter months, where you can indulge in a delicious re fondue.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences, Whistler, Canada
When one thinks of luxury ski resorts, Europe is almost an instinctive choice, but Canada offers unparalleled beauty as well. Whistler is nestled in the Coast Mountains, 75 miles north of Vancouver and The Whistler and Blackcomb mountains include 8,100 acres of snow covered slopes and receive on average 38.2ft of snow annually. Frequently ranked as the number one ski resort in North America, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler epitomises the mountain spirit which is grand in scale yet intimate in nature. Oozing European refinement, the hotel contains 273 lodge guest rooms, hotel suites and townhouses. At the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the hotels Ski Concierge takes care of your rental needs, equipment storage, fittings, lessons, trail maps and more for the perfect experience.
Hotel Chalet al Foss
Hotel Chalet al Foss is the dream ski hotel every Instagram influencer flocks to. The hotel goes one further by offering heaps of unique mountain-side experiences, including floating breakfasts served in the infinity pool; a breakfast with hotel alpacas Happy & Bernard; and the ‘Foss Breakfast’, a heated bed immersed in the show for a once-in-a-lifetime breakfast in bed experience.
The location has 290 kilometers of downhill slopes, 115 lifts; a skiable surface of over one million square meters, numerous ski instructors, both for those approaching skiing for the first time, or for those who, already experienced and want to perfect the technique.
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Celebrating 150 years of winter tourism recently, St Moritz is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world and its name is synonymous globally with style, elegance and class. St Moritz is where the concept of winter holidays was first born and it has also been the esteemed host of not one, but two Winter Olympics.
The most iconic hotel in St. Moritz is Badrutt’s Palace where all rooms have been uniquely designed, incorporating the very best of Alpine décor with modern amenities.Renowned for exquisite luxury, first class service and limitless indulgence, Badrutt’s Palace is a gem amongst world-class hotels. First opening its doors in 1896, the hotel has been meeting its guests’ high expectations since the beginning. The panoramic views of the surrounding Alps and gorgeous frozen lakes are an added bonus. Step into your cross-country skis and embark to explore 230 kilometres of impeccably groomed trails, beautifully surrounded by snow-peppered trees and sweeping mountain scenery. But if you’re a beginner opt to take lessons before you glide off.
W Verbier
W Verbier sits within the stunning Verbier ski resort, just steps away from the main ski lifts, with ski-in/ski-out access. Considered to be one of the best luxury mountain hotels in Europe, this contemporary hotel offers 123 stylish rooms, each with its own fireplace and private balcony. In the heart of the town, it is just metres from the ski lifts allowing you to go from piste to luxury bar within minutes. Soar upwards towards and discover 412 kilometers of glittering, groomed slopes boasting 92 lifts and endless ski and snowboard itineraries for all levels. 43% of the pistes are marked as blue, 29% as red, and 28% as black. There are also infinite freeriding trails.
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