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🏔 Hochkönig, Austria 🇦🇹
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Our Favourite Mountain Restaurants in the Hochkönig
The Hochkönig region is renouned for it's culinary delights, and we highly recommend you try out a few of the mountain restaurants during your stay. Here are a few of our favourite mountain restaurants!
Tiergartenalm Mühlbach am Hochkönig
On the piste down from the top of Kings Cab towards Mühlbach.
Great on a sunny day as it has a south facing terrace, and newly opened for the 2016 season is the extended indoor eating area with traditional decor and fantastic views. There is a self service area and a serviced area. We recommend the daily specials - we have never been disappointed! It is popular for Apres Ski, and on Wednesdays during the ski season, the pistes are open late so you can ski tour to the alm for an evening meal.
Zachhofalm, Dienten
Under the Zachhof lift, Dienten.
This alm offers organic, local produce. In the summer they have a herb garden, which they use in their tasty dishes all year around. They also have some home made product for sale such as oils and herbs. We love the pancakes with cream cheese and pickled vegetables, and the homemade gluhwien, and they quite often have a home made special for desert!
You need to book a table to eat here - you can do this directly on their website
Steinbockalm, Dienten
At the top of Gabühel, in between Dienten and Hinterthal.
They pride themselves on top quality gourmet food, and employ 2 gourmet chefs. The Schweinsbraten (roast pork) is in our opinion, the best in the region. It also has fantastic views, a great outside sitting area, and when it’s snowing, a lovely roaring fire inside. Expect to be seated with others as it gets very busy and they try to ensure everyone gets to eat!
It also is open late on Thursday evenings in the ski season so you can finish off your skiing day with a meal and ski down after the pistes have closed. Note that there are no buses in between Dienten and Mühlbach in the winter, so you will need alternative transport to get back to the village after the ski lifts close.
Hochmaisalm, Hinterthal
Situated on the red piste above Hintertal.
The Rostis are our favourite meal! They also organise evening events where you can take the Pisten Bully (piste machine) up from Hintertal to the restaurant on Wednesdays and Fridays. Booking is essential for evenings, and they have a separate evening menu. There are a few meals you must prebook in advance for evening meals– ribs, pork shank, meat cooked on a hot pyramid stone, steak cooked on a stone.
Zapferlalm, Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Next to the bottom of Kings Cab
Great for Apres Ski- fantastic atmosphere with great staff!
You can reserve for an evening meal, and get a ride up and down with the skidoo!
Scheppal Alm, Mühlbach am Hochkönig
On the 1a blue family run down to Mühlbach.
A good last stop for Apres Ski, and has the best Kaiserschmarren (fluffy pancakes) in the area (in our opinion!)
It is approx. a 45 min walk from Haus Schneeberg, so you can also eat here in the evening and have a digestive walk back, or stop here at the end of your ski day and ski back via the skiweg, subject to snow conditions!
Hochkönig Alm, Dienten
In between Mühlbach and Dienten.
Excellent food for a large Alm, and great if you are in a hurry. It offers both self service and waiter service. Good for daily specials. We like the Hirsch Burger (venison burger)!
Gabühelhütte, Dienten
On the 21 red piste from the top of Gabühel towards Dienten.
We love the Black pudding Gröstl! (black pudding in mixture of fried potato, onions, bacon bits and vegetables.
Schweizerhütte, Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Up at Hochkeil, behind Arthurhaus
A fantastic experience for cheese lovers! Every Thursday night the cosy restaurant opens to do cheese fondues with their own blend of cheeses. You will need to reserve, as seating is limited and it is very popular! The restaurant will also provide free taxis to and from the restaurant on request.
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Bom Dia! We hope you had a relaxed Saturday (we did, therefore no post, hehe). These last days my parents took me to the mountains with them - not in real life but via the pics they shared with me. With these temperatures here the imaginary trip to a cooler place was very welcome. 🏔 And everytime I look at the majesty of mountains it’s a reminder for me that the magic key for our big plans or ideas in life is: time. Just like the mountains got shaped through the movement and force of many many years, slightly visible when it started, so are we shaping and building our ideas with every little thought and action that goes into it. 👷🏻♀️ We may feel like nothing is really happening and get impatient at times, that’s normal in a world driven by the desire for quick results, but exactly if these feelings come up, remember the mountains. We just need to be persistent, see the mountain before it is visible and believe in our vision and forces. And each of us has their own timing, don’t worry if you seem to take longer than someone else. Just keep on believing in the majesty of your dream 🔮 When you know it is there, when you keep on working on it at some point people will be able to see it. So don’t give up, trust in your process and that the right time will come! 💛 #mountains #majesty #dreams #visions #process #trusttiming #nature #natureza (em Hinterthal, Salzburg, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmF2mgTlgxp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=196avk1e7yz9l
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The Cosy Edition: 20 hotels with fabulous fireplaces
From wood-burning stoves to roaring mantels, moments of relaxation don’t get much better than sitting beside an open fireplace with your tipple of choice. Here are some of our favourite cosy corners to warm up in and while away a winter’s day…
Storfjord, Skodje – Norway
With an open fireplace at every turn, including the lounge, dining room, and suites, this secluded woodland retreat lives up to its log cabin look and Scandinavian folktale feel. The scent of timber hangs in the air at Storfjord, while a calming combination of traditional Norwegian features and über-modern design, with a soothing palette, snug corners, and carefully selected art and antiques awaits guests inside. For spellbinding views over the fjords, make yourself comfortable on the outdoor patio complete with a Viking-esque pan-fire.
Susafa, Sicily – Italy
This 200-year old Sicilian farmhouse is a taste of rustic simplicity at its best. Exposed brick and beams, oversized blown glass lamps, and weathered wooden furniture make up the lived-in luxury feel of Susafa‘s interiors. Sample some of the estate’s organic produce beside the spacious open fire in the bar, including fresh ravioli, homemade tomato sauce, olive oil, cherry jam, and sommelier-selected wines.
Cordée des Alpes Hotel, Verbier – Switzerland
A warm welcome awaits every guest at Cordée des Alpes Hotel, a stylish wooden ski lodge which has been thoughtfully designed to integrate with the surrounding alpine architecture. Step inside the chalet-inspired reception to a crackling fireplace, decorated with vintage skis. Many of the rooms and suites come with their own hearths, including the Prestige Suites and Cordelette Penthouse, to let your muscles thaw after a day on the slopes.
The Fish Hotel, Cotswolds – UK
This village-style collection of houses, huts and hideaways set within the 400-acre Farncombe Estate is made for cosy Cotswolds getaways. Classic country styling meets pared-back, Scandi chic design at The Fish Hotel, with quaint wood-burning stoves in most of the huts and suites, and roaring fires in the lounge and Nest areas to enjoy with a post-walk hot chocolate in hand.
Foxhill Manor, Cotswolds – UK
Another member of the Farncombe family, Foxhill Manor is a charming home-from-home with a ‘whatever you fancy, whenever you fancy’ motto. For some serious indulgence, opt for The Oak Suite, which comes with twin free-standing bath tubs overlooking rolling Cotswolds hills towards the post-card worthy Broadway Village, and a snug lounge area facing a feature fireplace.
Ett Hem, Stockholm – Sweden
The whole concept of this Scandinavian bolthole is perfectly summed up by the translation of Ett Hem – ‘at home’ – which welcomes guests into its warm embrace of informal elegance. Make yourself at home beside the flickering fire in the eclectically styled lounge of this Arts and Crafts townhouse, or retreat to one of the Junior Suites complete with four-poster beds and their own period fireplaces. The low-key luxury continues through to the Ett Hem Suite, which features a marble bath tub and tiled stove for maximum warmth and comfort.
Le Refuge de la Traye, Méribel – France
Taking inspiration from classic Savoie design, the eco-luxury chalets of Le Refuge de la Traye are dotted about a miniature hamlet hidden away in the Alps. After a day on the famous slopes of Les 3 Vallées, hang up your boots and relax by the fireplace with a glass of fine Savoyard wine or a locally inspired cocktail.
Castle Hot Springs, Arizona – USA
An oasis of calm surrounded by the sepia-hued slopes of the Bradshaw Mountains, Castle Hot Springs fuses its early-20th-century glamour with an off-grid ethos of farm-to-fork dining and back-to-nature exploring. Take a dip in the bubbling thermal springs known for their healing mineral waters by day, and watch the desert sky come alive each night from one of the resort’s open fireplaces, or the expansive private decks of the Sky View Cabins, equipped with a telescope and outdoor tub ready to be filled with hot spring water.
Villa La Madonna, Piedmont – Italy
An effortless blend of sophisticated styling and the authentic influences – open hearths, exposed-brick ceilings and handpicked furniture – Villa La Madonna makes the most of its enviable location in the Bormida Valley. Verdant hills and vineyards surround this slow-living retreat, while the Alps are only two hours to the north, and the Italian Riviera one hour to the south.
Boutique Hotel Wachtelhof, Hinterthal Maria Alm – Austria
With a fireplace in almost every room of Boutique Hotel Wachtelhof, this ski-in ski-out alpine hideaway is filled with intimate spots to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. If you can tear yourself away from the warming interiors, a winter wonderland of powder covered slopes, hiking trails and back country adventures awaits.
Stein Eriksen Residences, Utah – USA
Wrap-around windows framing mountain views. Soaring ceilings and crackling fires. Fire pits, grills and hot tubs for al fresco evenings spent in the peaks. Stein Eriksen Residences are striking ski retreats that make the absolute best of their breathtaking setting. Being able to ski straight in and out from your hotel to some of the world’s best powder is the icing on the cake.
Grand Forest Metsovo, Metsovo – Greece
A secluded hideaway above Metsovo town, this boutique hotel is your gateway to one of northern Greece’s best-kept secrets. In winter, skiers can head to nearby Anilio, before returning to a cosy nook beside a fireplace at Grand Forest Metsovo overlooking the Pindos peaks. Dine at altitude at the Metsovo 1350M restaurant – high up on the mountainside, the sublime backdrop is accompanied by tempting plates of Epirus specialities from local producers.
Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown – New Zealand
With the best spot on the shores of mountain-backed Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel is both sleekly designed and serenely placed. Each suite and apartment frames awe-inspiring lake or mountain views, and balances antique furnishings with contemporary style notes. For peak privacy, choose The Residence – while The Penthouse boasts the best views in the house, along with its own outdoor grill.
Hotel Haven, Helsinki – Finland
Calming colours meet bold, patterned furnishings at Hotel Haven, a sleek city sanctuary just a stone’s throw from the capital’s Market Place, picturesque harbour, and Art Nouveau buildings. Downstairs, the snug fire and armchairs make the lobby ideal for relaxing with coffee and a paper.
Hotel Firefly, Zermatt – Switzerland
This all-suite refuge at the foot of the Matterhorn offers a contemporary take on the traditional alpine lodge, surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Valais Alps. Hotel Firefly is home to just 16 spacious suites – all individually decorated to reflect the elements of fire, earth, water and air. Many take this elemental inspiration further, with open fires encased in glass, and balconies for taking in the mountain air.
Hotel de Orangerie, Bruges – Belgium
Engravings, tapestries, silk-lined curtains and antiques infuse this former 500 year-old convent with nostalgic charm. Get cosy in the oak-panelled dining room at Hotel de Orangerie, then settle down by the open fire with a pot of fresh coffee – or a sparkling aperitif.
Trout Point Lodge, Nova Scotia – Canada
Surrounded by swathes of forestland in the wilds of Nova Scotia, Trout Point Lodge provides the perfect mix of luxury in its remote setting. Reflecting its environment with furniture made from the saplings, burls and branches taken from the site when the lodge was built, the deep porches, hand-cut stone fire places and wood burning stoves are designed with eco-friendliness in mind.
Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville, Canapville – France
Circled by six acres of sublime gardens, Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville is only a short drive to the Normandy coast and the seaside town of Deauville. Dotted across the beautifully restored Norman manor house and nine cottages, rooms and suites contrast crisp white and pastel tones with original fireplaces and exposed wooden beams. Curl up with an apple tasting platter beside the fireplace in The Great Lounge, washed down with some of the region’s famous calvados (apple brandy).
Schlosshotel Kronberg, Kronberg – Germany
Built in 1893, Schlosshotel Kronberg was originally home to Empress Victoria Friedrich, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria. Step inside a grandiose hall with an imposing fireplace and antique furniture all around, many of which belonged to the Empress herself. History decorates the walls of this elegant castle – expect to discover original paintings by Rubens, Titian and Gainsborough.
Art & Relax Hotel Bergwelt, Obergurgl – Austria
Set high on a sunny plateau above the pretty ski resort of Obergurgl, Art & Relax Hotel Bergwelt is a delightfully traditional-looking alpine lodge that is directly connected to the ski slopes. With unexpectedly modern, stylish interiors this chic chalet retreat has a panoramic restaurant, a spa with the highest pool in the Alps, and a welcoming bar with a blazing fire.
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Ski Safari in Salzburg
Have you ever heard of a ski safari before?Are you one of those skiers who shred piste after piste and love skiing/snowboarding many kilometres per day on different pistes to challenge yourself?Are you one of those competitive types who check how many km of pistes you have done in the day and compare yourself on skiline against other skiers?Well if this is you, you will probably love a ski safari where you get to test a different ski resort every day!The Hochkönig ski area has 120km of pistes, across 6 peaks, 5 villages and has plenty to offer the beginner or intermediate/improving skier for a week's skiing. However, if you don't like skiing the same piste twice, or if you have been to the Hochkönig before and would like to experience something new, your ski pass covers you for all of the Ski Amadé region which has over 750km of pistes - ski and snowboarding heaven! We suggest skiing a different resort every day, and each resort is a maximum of 45mins drive from Haus Schneeberg. You will need a car, or we can organise transport for you, and you need to be able to ski red runs confidently to experience the ski safari!
Here is our suggested itinerary for your ski safari:
Day 1 - Hochkönig, Königstour.
It offers spectacular views of the Hochkönig mountain range as you keep the range in view throughout the ski region. Ski at least 35km of pistes starting at Mühlbach, passing through the villages of Dienten, Hinterthal, Hintermoos, Maria Alm. Take pictures at the top of all of the 6 peaks on the King's chairs provided. Stop for lunch either in one of the many mountain restaurants in Maria Alm offering very tasty food, or at the top of Gabühel at the Steinbockalm with amazing views.On the way back to Mühlbach stop off for a Glühwein or hot chocolate at Tiergartenalm or Zapferlalm. The Hochkönig ski region tends to have smaller queues than neighbouring resorts, which is why we recommend this on a Sunday, one of the busiest days of the week.You can also start extra early on a Wednesday for early morning skiing at an extra cost and be the first to ski on freshly prepared pistes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LCYMXuVJsY
Day 2 - Snowspace Salzburg - Alpendorf /Wagrain/Flachau- 120km of pistes
Start at Alpendorf, near Sankt Johann im Pongau, a 20 minute drive from Haus Schneeberg, and experience 3 resorts in one day.The bowls behind Alpendorf keep you high in altitude, and therefore, the snow tends to be in very good condition. The G Link lift now links the 2 aspects of the Wagrain ski area so you can travel seamlessly between Alpendorf and Flachau. There is a new chairlift on the link back from Wagrain to Alpendorf, which now cuts out most of the wait time! Be careful to time yourself so you know when you need to turn back so not to miss the last lift! In the winter season 2020/21 Snow Space Salzburg will be amongst the largest ski areas in Austria. With the new Panorama Link cable car, which connects Snow Space Salzburg with the ski area Flachauwinkl / Kleinarl and the new construction of the Flying Mozart cable car in Wagrain, winter sports enthusiasts will be able to use more than 200 kilometers of slopes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYBDbiR2Phw
Day 3 - Zauchensee / Flachauwinkl 44km of pistes
Park at Flachauwinkl, with easy access from the motorway to both sides of the mountain, a 35 minute drive from Haus Schneeberg.Spend the morning at Zauchensee and ski the FIS ladies downhill run, and experience the small mountain village and then swap mountains for the afternoon and ski from Flachauwinkl over to Kleinarl. If you do this the second week in January, the FIS ladies downhill and Super G events are held this week at Zauchensee and you can see the ski stars training from Thursday onwards, and competing at the weekend. As mentioned above, this ski area will be linked to Snowspace Salzburg for 2020/21 ski season creating a 200km of pistes ski area in total.
Day 4 - Schladming ski area 123km of pistes
Park at Reiteralm, 40 minutes drive from Haus Schneeberg and ski over the 4 mountains from Reiteralm to Hauser Kaibling. Reiteralm is the training peak for the international ski elite! The elite members of the ÖSV (Austrian Ski Association) train on the Reiteralm alongside numerous international World Cup ski teams every ski season! You may be skiing alongside Alexis Pinturault, Dave Ryding, or you may even catch Marcel Hirsher! Hauser Kaibling is great for families, with interactive pistes, and great for advanced skiers with some challenging runs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au4oM7LToRQ
Day 5 - Großarl Tal, 73km of pistes
35 minutes drive from Haus Schneeberg, you can ski from the pretty village of Grossarl, all the way over to Dorfgastein, over easy and intermediate pistes. There are also 10km of freeride routes for experience skiers.
Day 6 - Gasteinertal, 100km of pistes
Choose from Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein, SportgasteinSportgastein has 26km of pistes and the resort is high 1600m - 2650m, so is good if snow conditions lower down are not too great. It is fantastic on a sunny day, but we would avoid in bad weather as it is quite exposed, and with very few trees to provide shelter and better vision. It is being advertised as a freeride centre, and is great for off piste skiing. It is a longer drive from the house, just over 1 hour, but it is worth it if the conditions are good! Bad Hofgastein is the closest resort, and new for 2019, a brand new gondola to replace the funicular. Ski over to Angertal and down into Bad Gastein. Bad Gastein is in between Bad Hofgastein and Sport Gastein, and has ski lifts going up to 2492m. Choose your resort depending on the weather and the conditions!https://youtu.be/mOWE38jp-G4There are also some other smaller resorts in the area which are also included on the ski pass, such as Filzmoos, Radstadt, Altenmarkt, and there is also the Dachstein Glacier, if snow conditions are not great lower down. Please feel free to ask us for any more information! At the end of each day check out how many km of pistes you have done with skiline technology by inputing your ski pass number into the website Ski line
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Bom Dia! How often do we say “Thank you” to our body? We say: You are too short, not thin enough, not strong enough, you are too hairy, not young enough, not beautiful enough... This is what a lot of us say or at least think all along... Isn’t that sad? 🎐 After all our body is our home... Every day it gives us what we need to survive as physical beings, it’s a magic, intelligent system that collaborates waaaay better than we as humans often do... Think about it. For us this is “normal”, a given. 🎐 Only when we realize some things are not going smooth we understand what a precious gift our bodies and our health are. But then we often tend to get angry instead of compassionate, instead of saying “Thank you, body, I love you and I’ll take care of you.” But this should be normal, too. To appreciate this unique home that was chosen for our soul. Recently I finished a wonderful book by Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Women who run with the wolves) and in it there was also this simple but beautiful little poem that in its core just says, however your shape, it matters to what it is home. And it should be home to love and inspiration, not to bad feelings. So, honour your body today, give it some love, say thank you that it supported you over all these years and if it is sick, give it your love to heal as hard as it may seem but don’t hate, love. Love can help heal a little at least and makes you feel better and accept a situation more easily. Some soothing. 🎐The poem I spok about before comes here 🎐 “Here is what I have... / poems / big thighs / lil tits / & so much love” 🎐 #selflove #body #bodypositivity #acceptance #gratitude #gratidão #carinho (em Hinterthal, Salzburg, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnTCRXZlUbF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qv9uqyy5pz6s
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The Ultimate Europe Ski Guide: Alpine Edition
If the pandemic pressed pause on your summer holidays, and you’re not planning to go into hibernation this winter, ski season might just be the most socially distanced of them all. Face coverings are the outfit du jour, the average length of a pair of poles is more than two metres, and with many resorts restricting the number of visitors and limiting lift passes, there’ll be plenty of space to enjoy to yourself on and off piste.
Austria
Rustic mountain lodges in picturesque, traditional villages set the scene for any Austrian adventure, but the hills truly come alive when sprinkled with snow. Significant investment in lift systems means less time spent queuing and more time on the slopes. Don’t be put off by Austria’s low-altitude reputation – sophisticated snowmaking machines can be found in most resorts, while its pastureland is mostly still skiable in low snow fall compared with mountainous heavy weights such as France and Switzerland. Here are the best boutique places to warm up after hitting the slopes with some Schnapps, strudel, or schnitzel…
Art & Relax Hotel Bergwelt, Obergurgl…set on a sunny plateau with the highest pool in the Alps, this chic chalet retreat takes high altitude luxury to the next level.
Boutique Hotel Wachtelhof, Hinterthal Maria Alm…with ski-in and ski-out access to 120 kilometres of ski runs, this is one of the best destinations for back country adventures. Crosscountry skiing excursions can be arranged by the Wachtelhof team, before cosying up beside one of the chalet’s roaring fireplaces.
DasPosthotel, Zell am Ziller…an eco-conscious lodge with a solar-heated swimming pool, DasPosthotel stays green (on the inside) all year round.
Grossarler Hof, Grossarl…nestled in one of Austria’s most beautiful mountain valleys, you will have powdery pistes a plenty to choose from. Stop off at a cosy mountain hut along the Salzburger Almenweg and relax with a hot Gluehwein drink.
Hotel Tannenhof, St Anton am Arlberg…originally built in the 1920s, this glamorous local landmark was rebuilt piece-by-piece in 2011 and restored to its former glory. Located in the sunniest spot in St Anton, known as the ‘cradle of Alpine skiing’, follow in the footsteps of the social elite at this timeless Tyrolean retreat.
Kristiania Lech, Lech am Arlberg…offering a personal ski guide to show you the best ski pistes and routes in the Arlberg, this homely hideaway takes service to new heights.
Severin’s – The Alpine Retreat, Lech am Arlberg…just a short ski-lift ride away from the world-class pistes of Lech and St Anton, this contemporary chalet also comes with state-of-the-art in-suite technology to make the most of down time as well as your slope sessions.
France
Home to the best variety of ski resorts in the world, there is something for everyone and every level in France. From the glitz and glamour of Courchevel 1850, Val Thorens, and Méribel in Les Trois Vallées to the quieter, tree-lined slopes of Megève in the foothills of Mont Blanc, you’ll also be perfectly placed to enjoy some of the most legendary après ski spots in the Alps – where the days of shotskis in swanky clubs might now be better enjoyed sipping mulled wine slopeside. Be sure to pack your most stylish pair of salopettes for these chic retreats…
Hôtel Le Strato, Courchevel 1850…set in an enviable ski-in ski-out position, this glamorous refuge sits at the foot of the Cospillot piste and is only five minutes from La Croisette.
Hôtel Pashmina Le Refuge, Val Thorens…at 2,300+ metres, you’ll have panoramic views over the Tarentaise Valley, along with an onsite Goitschel shop for all your snowsport needs.
Le Coucou, Méribel…spanning ten floors built into the mountainside, this ski-in, ski-out lodge continually brings the outside in. Pierre Yovanovitch’s chic interiors run from the rooms to the restaurants – Beefbar has a terrace you can ski straight onto for lunch on the mountains.
Le Refuge de la Traye, Méribel…inspired by classic Savoie design, its eco-luxury chalets are dotted about a miniature hamlet in enviable proximity to Les Trois Vallées.
Le M de Megève, Megève…located in the heart of the quaint village of Megève just 100 metres from the Chamois ski lift, this trendy winter bolthole offers a hot quartz massage to relax stiff muscles.
Italy
It has been over a decade since the Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for their picturesque scenery of frozen lakes and dusky pink sunsets over the snow-capped peaks. Home to double-diamond runs and Cortina d’Ampezzo, one of the most glamorous ski resort high streets in the Alps, snow-seekers will find something for the most skilled and the most stylish. Head for the famous Sella Ronda, a one-of-a-kind 40km route which loops around four Dolomite passes of the Sella massif, including the awe-inspiring Val Gardena.
Forestis, Brixen…a summit-level sanctuary which is deeply connected to its South Tyrolean mountainscape, this serene spa hotel is perfectly poised for ski-in ski-out as much as it is for post-piste relaxation.
Rosapetra Spa Resort, Cortina d’Ampezzo…placing a strong emphasis on wellbeing, this relaxing retreat is the ideal place for ski-weary legs to rest and recover.
Hotel Montchalet, Ortisei…sleigh rides, snowshoe walks and, of course, skiing, this modern mountain lodge is a winter playground with personal saunas to warm up in after a day in the snow.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel, Merano…overlooking the spa town of Merano, you’ll be perfectly placed to discover the relaxing thermal baths. And with snowy slopes all around, this is sublime ski country.
Relais Mont Blanc Hotel and Spa, La Salle…work up an appetite on the slopes before dining on Aosta Valley regional cuisine in Relais Mont Blanc Hotel’s restaurant, nestled at the foot of the highest mountain in the Alps.
Alpin Royal Wellness Refugium, St Johann…set in breathtaking mountain scenery of the Ahrntal in South Tyrol, an impressive array of winter activities are on your doorstep – from skiing and snowboarding to ice climbing and sleigh rides.
Switzerland
Arguably the birthplace of skiing, where the sport developed in the 19th century, Switzerland is the original world of winter glitz. From the wide open slopes above the tree line in St Moritz and the trendy après scene in Verbier to its traffic-free traditional mountain villages, the Swiss are hard to beat when it comes to winter getaways. And with the country’s first fully automated gondola opening this December, snow seekers will now be transported from Tufternkehr via an intermediate station in the Wyss Gufer to the Unterrothorn. The Kumme will be the first gondola in Switzerland that can be operated without staff — perfect for a ski season where person-to-person contact needs to be limited. Just be sure to leave some room for melted raclette and potato rösti after carving up the piste…
Cordée des Alpes Hotel, Verbier…with over 410 kilometres of groomed ski runs and 90 lifts across the four valleys of Verbier, there is serious skiing on hand at this impressive wooden ski lodge, with beautiful aged wooden floors and timber balconies.
Crans Ambassador, Crans-Montana…pick up snow-sport supplies at the on-site ski shop and stroll to the nearby lift at this wellness-focused retreat, complete with its own Performance Lab where you can pick up tips on improving your form.
Le Grand Bellevue, Gstaad…enjoying a central location on Gstaad Promenade, this early 20th-century grand dame benefits from all the local amenities of Gstaad town. With a Michelin-starred restaurant, Art Deco bar, and 3,000 square-metre spa, there are plenty of reasons to stay inside as much as enjoy the great outdoors.
The Crystal Hotel, St Moritz…located in one of Switzerland’s most glamorous ski resorts, intermediate skiers will find 56 miles of Corviglia skiing just above town, while more advanced powder-seekers can take the cable car to Piz Nair.
Hotel Firefly, Zermatt…surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Valais Alps and the iconic Matterhorn (you know, the mountain on the Toblerone bar), this stylish lodge boasts a sleek, glass-and-steel-roofed spa with contemporary interiors to boot.
Hotel Schweizerhof, Zermatt…an authentic Swiss chalet at the foot of the Matterhorn, Hotel Schweizerhof is a true winter wonderland – with an in-house ski expert and all manner of modern sports gear to hire.
Go off piste…Spain, Greece, and Norway
Look beyond the Alps to some of Europe’s lesser known ski resorts, including Spain’s Sierra Nevada (which translates as ‘snowy range’), Greece’s Metsovo, and Norway‘s fjordscape. If you’re searching for a slice of wilderness, these off-the-beaten-track destinations should be top of any adventurer’s winter wish list…
El Lodge Ski and Spa, Granada…45 pistes and six off-piste ski runs surround this Spanish ski hotel, and Chairlift Parador 1 is just 50m from the front door. Cosily kitted out with vintage ski posters, antler chandeliers and animal prints by designer Andrew Martin, the contemporary interiors redefine log cabin luxury.
Grand Forest Metsovo, Metsovo…one of northern Greece’s best-kept secrets, this boutique hotel is your gateway to an area of Greece known and loved by a privileged few.
Storfjord Hotel, Skodje…step into a Scandinavian folk tale at this fjord-fringed woodland cabin, set on the crest of a hill with the Sunmøre Alps as its backdrop.
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