With the summer drawing to a close we can already find ourselves thinking about sliding down the slopes, and enjoying a hot chocolate by the fire. While ski season might not be here yet, it's the best time to start planning, since the best ski resorts sell out far in advance.
No two skiers are the same, and nor are too ski resorts. From slopes fit for novices, to towns where the nightlife rivals the skiing, picking the right town is key to having a the perfect ski week. Our travel managers are on hand to plan your perfect ski trip, right from choosing the best town, making reservations and ensuring the best possible experience for our members. We can't make it snow for you, but we can do everything else.
The Best Resort For Foodies | Courchevel | France
This French town has more Michelin Stars than any other ski town, and attracts jet setters from around the world. Located on the Tres Valleys ski area in France, Courchevel is part of the largest single ski area in the world, with more than 600 km of runs, suitable for all levels of skiers. Off the slopes, courchevel features the creations of Yannick Allenko and Pierre Gagganiere and many other culinary legends.
PureLuxe Picks - Experiential Luxury at Aman le Melezin or French Luxury at the Cheval Blanc
The Best Resort for Apres Skis | Aspen CO | USA
At Aspen, the Apres Ski is more than just an activity. It's a way of life, with an entire week dedicated to finding the world's best Alpine Mixologists. As you ski down Little Nell on Aspen Mountain, you’ll see its namesake hotel and what appears to be a sprawling party taking place on the patio. That would be the famous Ajax Tavern, Aspen’s top spot to see and be seen … and eat truffle fries with a locally brewed draft beer.
PureLuxe Picks - The Little Neil Lodge is one of the best ski lodges in the world, and a favourite with american celebs.
The Best Resort Off The Beaten Track | Lech | Austria
Lech may just be the best luxury ski resort you've never heard of. While most luxury ski resorts are all about glamour, wild apres ski scenes and big brand luxury hotels, Lech is a more family friendly quiet mountain town, with warm family run luxury. It's also a favourite of Royalty, with the likes of Princess Diana bringing her sons here to teach them skiing and regular patronage from the Spanish and Jordanian Royal Families. The more gentle slopes and shallow runs also make this a great place for beginners and children just starting out.
PureLuxe Pick - Kristiana Lech is beautiful family run luxury resort in the area.
The Best Resort For Snowboarders | Whistler | Canada
All snowboarders know the pain of getting onto badly designed ski lifts and resorts with lack of suitable snowboard pistes. Located in the Coast Mountains on the West Coast, the resort is made up of two side-by-side mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb. Blackcomb was among the first resorts in North America to welcome snowboarders and has been passionately committed to progressing the sport ever since. Combine this resort with Lake Louis for a beautiful Canadian getaway.
PureLuxe Pick - The Four Seasons Hotel at Whistler offers the best in luxury along with stunning benefits for members.
Best Luxury Ski Resort In North America | Jackson Hole WY | USA
Jackson Hole in Wyoming, or "The Big One" as it's affectionately called is has a huge reputation as one of the best ski destinations in the world. For most ski resorts, having a truly epic mountain, prodigious annual snowfall and a classic ski town would be enough, but Jackson brings even more to the table. First, it is surprisingly easy to get to, landing full-sized commercial jets from several major airlines and as far away as NYC at its convenient nearby airport. Second, it has a unique slate of non-skiing or alternative skiing activities, thanks in large part to the fact that it is surrounded by both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Third, it has some of the best Luxury Ski Hotels In the World, with both the Four Seasons and Aman Hotels having fantastic properties here.
PureLuxe Picks - The Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole and Amangani Hotel are undoubtedly some of the best in the world
The Best Boutique Ski Resort | Megeve | France
Just after World War I, Noémie de Rothschild, the wife of Baron Maurice de Rothschild, decided that France should have a mountain resort to rival those in Switzerland, especially Saint Moritz. From this idea stemmed the beautiful french ski resort of Megeve. Megève is in the south-east of France, near the Italian and Swiss borders, and emerged as a popular ski destination for the rich and famous in the 1920s. While the resort is still favoured by the affluent – it even has its own airport – a holiday here isn’t prohibitively expensive. Despite the relative size of both the town and the skiable area, it retains an old-fashioned charm and “hidden gem” status.
PureLuxe Pick - Opening in Winter 2017, The Four Seasons Resort Megeve promises to be one of the most spectacular in the Alps.
The Best Luxury Ski Resort | St Moritz | Switzerland
No name is more synonymous with Luxury Ski destinations than St Moritz. Famous for its "Champagne Climate" with sunny days and dry air, and stunning luxury hotels dating back to the 19th century, St Moritz attracts the world's jet setter's every season. With more than 350 km of pistes the Skiiing in St Moritz is fantastic, but the real draw is off the slopes. With bustling apres ski scenes, fantastic food, and some of the best people watching in the Alps St Moritz is the place to be seen every winter.
PureLuxe Picks - Badrutts Palace for over the top luxury and glitz
Call your travel manager today to plan your perfect ski week. Member's get upgrades and more at partner hotels in all of the above resorts.
