2024 Ski Season: Best Ski Hotels in Europe
Eagerly anticipating the upcoming ski season and getting back to descending the slopes in style?
Well, sit back, relax, and start planning your next luxury getaway with an exclusive selection of ski hotels handpicked by us, featuring a mix of high-profile winter hangouts and remote, eco-friendly high-altitude destinations, giving your itinerary the kickstart it needs. Beware, read on only if you’re a serious downhiller.
When it comes to the best ski resorts in Europe, Société readers are in for a treat.
L’Auberge de La Maison
Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italy
Situated in northern Italy in the village of Entrèves, close to the borders of France and Switzerland, the hotel is surrounded by a wildflower meadow, with views over village roofs and to the mountains beyond.
Rooms feature antique oak furnishings, warm lighting which compliments the art that adorns the stone walls, and traditional finishings designed for maximum comfort.
A draw for many visitors is the hotel’s proximity to the quaint village of Chamonix and the Tour du Mont Blanc hiking route.
L’Auberge USP? They’ve just launched an experience like no other: guests can dust off their snowsuits and book a night in a private rustic wooden cabin nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc with optional extras of dinner, breakfast and spa treatments to top off the authentic alpine experience.
Room rates at the resort hotel start from £708 per night per room on a B&B basis.
The Alpina Gstaad
Bern, Switzerland
This family-owned, showstopping hotel strikes a fine balance: it is deeply luxurious, feels cosy with home comforts, and, crucially, places as much focus on sustainability, charity and social impact as it does on luxury and design.
Enveloped in parkland above the snowy rooftops of Gstaad, 56 stylish rooms featuring timber-clad furnishings and centuries-old, hand-painted cabinets, all finished with traditional Swiss art. Rooms incorporate local and recycled materials with ecological water and electricity policies running throughout.
Dining options are abundant here at The Alpina Gstaad, with sushi at Megu Restaurant, one Michelin-starred The Sommet, traditional Swiss food, a wine cellar and a cigar lounge all dazzling features at the hotel.
A vast and wonderful Six Senses Spa offers well-being programmes that focus on holistic healing incorporating yoga, hot stone massages, colonics, and health screens into your alpine escape.
The Alpina’s USP? A top-of-the-range cinema is situated in the basement, satisfying the avid artistic cinephile, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to entertaining their guests.
Deluxe Rooms start from £1,050 based on double occupancy.
Le Refuge De La Traye
les 3 Vallées, France
Tucked away deep within the Alps, Le Refuge de la Traye takes inspiration from classic Savoie design. Its eco-luxury chalets are dotted around a petit hamlet complete with a chapel, shepherd’s hut, and spa. With spectacular views of the mountains and pine forests – plus enviable proximity to Les 3 Vallées ski region – you’ll be completely immersed in nature.
The chalets’ rustic wooden and stone exteriors make them a seamless part of the landscape. Inside, it’s a fusion of cosy and chic, with exposed beams and soft furnishings.
If snowplough isn’t your thing, you can also get your heart racing with hot air ballooning, snowshoeing, or tobogganing.
The alpine landscape is remarkably versatile in the region, with the terrain transformed into a haven for hikers, mountain bikers and sports enthusiasts when the snow melts.
The hotel will be opening its doors to the public on the 12th of December.
Room rates start at £708 per night based on double occupancy.
Mountain Spa Residences
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Mountain Spa Residences in the Nasserein area of St Anton sits amongst alpine meadows and is situated a 20-minute walk from the centre of Sankt Anton am Arlberg.
Offering exquisite spa facilities with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam, and wellness zones, the Mountain Spa Residences is one of our more preferred lodges to stay in, with a heavy emphasis on holistic retreats.
All apartments have cavernous open-plan living spaces with large windows providing an opportunity to make the most of the remarkable views of the icy terrain. Some feature views of the mountains or the valley below.
During the winter season, a free hotel shuttle to and from the Nassereinbahn ski lift is available, which goes in the morning and late afternoon. Two snow-sure glaciers and long, wide slopes ensure you’ll earn your Glühwein at day’s end.
The Residences’ USP? An effortless trip up Vallugabahn II to a glorious viewing platform of Valluga Mountain is one of the most stunning views you'll discover in Tirol.
A superior room starts at £290 per night.
Severin*s - The Alpine Retreat
Lech, Austria
Nestled amidst the landscapes of Austria, Severin's Alpine Retreat stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance that merges alpine aesthetics with contemporary design.
Each of the suites and chalets is meticulously designed to provide a sanctuary of comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the rooms in natural light, providing uninterrupted views of the mountains and open fires roar, keeping the spacious rooms toasty and warm.
Severin's Retreat features a state-of-the-art spa and wellness centre with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym facilities.
Whether it's hiking through pristine forests, skiing on some of the world's finest slopes, or simply relishing in the unparalleled beauty of the surrounding nature, there is something for every kind of adventurer.
Severins USP? An all-new city and mountains package experience in partnership with The Louis Hotel in Munich. Stay in the heart of Bavaria and explore the Christmas markets before taking a chauffeured drive up through the mountains to Lech, just three hours away. You’ll be able to ski, hike, attend a ski tour, and wander through the village, enjoying all of the bars and restaurants the cosy village has to offer.
Offer available from December 8th, 2023 until April 1st, 2024 from £3,920 in a double room and £3410 for single occupancy.
Le Chardon Mountain Lodges
Val-d'Isère, France
Over the last three decades, Le Chardon Mountain Lodges have designed, built and run a unique collection of luxury chalets that combine both elegance and grandeur in a sophisticated alpine style.
Discreetly located in a private enclave, the chalets are nestled beside Solaise Mountain: the perfect ski-in ski-out locale to access the vast and resplendent terrain of the Espace Killy.
Now operating five luxury chalets housing between 10 and 20 guests in each, Le Chardon Mountain Lodges is one of our favourites for their luxury amenities and unmatched location. The company itself has also created an unrivalled reputation for its high service standards.
Le Chardon’s USP? Each lodge features its own sizable hot tub, ensuring no one misses out on an opportunity to sip champagne along the mountainside.
Cheval Blanc
Courchevel, French Alps, France
Developed by market leaders, LVMH Hotel Management in 2006, postcard-perfect alpine hotel and chalet Cheval Blanc is located at the heart of the Jardin Alpin and, perching 1,850 metres atop the Alps, is as close to heaven as you can get.
An imposing glass horse sits outside the hotel entrance, commanding attention and creating an exciting first impression.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel is two hours from Geneva and is a contemporary ski in ski out Maison, set in the prestigious Alpine garden of Courchevel 1850, with direct access to the world’s largest ski domain, Les Trois Vallées.
It is home to the world-class Cheval Blanc Spa, with signature treatments by Guerlain. Dining options are bountiful. Guests can choose between three Michelin-starred Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc by Yannick Alléno, Le Triptyque for all day dining, a business-like Le Bar, the Cigar Yurt and Le Carrousel and Paddock for younger guests.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel is an intimate and inviting haven featuring 36 elegant rooms and suites, providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Cheval Blanc’s USP? If there was ever a time to dine in luxury at the foot of a piste, it is here and now, with the opening of the hotel’s new terrace concept, La Terrasse of Cheval Blanc Courchevel. After a hard day on the slopes, retire on one of the cosy sofas and dine from a menu curated by Yannick Alléno, warm your toes near the open kitchen and unwind with the soft sounds of an acoustic guitar.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel opens its doors again on the 17th of December, 2023.
Chalet Pelerin
Le Miroir, France
Set in the heart of the French Alps, Chalet Pelerin is the ultimate stylish base for winter activities with a vast winter playground to explore and endless piste and off-piste skiing to partake in.
Perched on the French and Italian border in the stunning Tarentaise Valley, it’s the local’s best-kept secret and a haven for adventurous travellers.
Unparalleled access to a variety of world-class ski terrains including Sainte Foy, Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs and La Rosière all within a 30-minute drive of the chalet, making Chalet Pelerin a compelling choice for serious downhillers.
Eleven Experience invests all their efforts into being responsible for their environment and local communities. At Chalet Pelerin, the team implements purchasing processes that minimise unnecessary waste and source locally whenever possible. Through supporting the local community, Eleven Experience combines high-quality employment and low volume with high-impact tourism in the region.
Chalet Pelerin’s USP? After a day exploring the mountains, as a buy-out guest you’ll have the option to ski or snowshoe up to The Alpage, Eleven’s private sheep herder’s hut -turned-mountain outpost. Experience a unique après-ski party, featuring carved-out snow seats around a bonfire and an indoor candlelit feast of Savoyard specialities such as fondue and raclette cooked by the chalet’s resident chef.
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