Slopeside Comforts Abound at These Luxury Ski Resorts
Altapura, France
Altapura is a five star luxury resort that radiates après-ski opulence with a heated indoor/outdoor pool along with a Scandinavian-style interior that’s accented with huge snowflake cutouts. At 7,545 feet, it’s Europe’s highest resort.
It comes complete with the world’s largest ski area, hosting over 370 miles of ski-in, ski-out trails and views of Les Trois Vallées’ six glaciers and rocky peaks. The heavenly, multi-sensory spa has a focus on pleasure and nature, blending the energies of five natural elements, including wood, fire, stone, plants and water, to enhance well-being.
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Lech Zürs, Austria
The slopes at this intimate, glamorous Austrian ski resort that includes twin villages, Lech and Zürs, are never crowded as many of its wealthy clientele spend more time chatting over coffee than out on their skis. Often called Europe’s most beautiful ski resort, it tends to draw the world’s beautiful people, with its five star luxury hotels, legendary snow and perfectly groomed slopes.
There’s an air of exclusivity at Lech Zürs, with lots of pampering and special touches, like heated seats on the chair lifts. The remote village of Zürs in particular is quite popular with celebrities who like to stay because of its low-key profile and discreet distance from the spotlight. If you’ve got the cash, stay in the Royal Suite of the Hotel Zuserchof, which comes with a personal butler.
