Many of the most spectacular mountain resorts in the world also happen to be popular ski destinations, but the majority of them also tend to draw off-season crowds to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as, spring, summer and fall activities like hiking and mountain biking. If you’d like to combine a trip to the mountains with a little, or a lot, of R&R and the best in luxurious amenities, any of these resorts is sure to fit the bill.
Vigilius Mountain Resort - South Tyrol, Italy
Set in Italy’s northernmost region, Vigilius Mountain Resort in South Tyrol is an ideal place to escape the stress of the modern world. To get there, you’ll have to travel via cable car as the resort is car-free. This eco-friendly hideaway is also one of the world’s best couples resorts. It offers jaw-dropping views of the Dolomite Mountains and is also home to a 13th-century church, adding to the especially romantic ambiance. Explore bubbling springs and pristine forests, then come back and relax in the spa with treatments utilizing the freshwater of Vigiljoch Springs, believed to have healing powers.
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Eco-friendly and car-free resort
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13th-century church on property
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On-site spa utilizing spring water believed to have healing powers
Wildflower Hall - Himalayan Mountains near Shimla, India
Set among scenery practically untouched by humans, Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas is a top resort in India that will make you feel as if you’re stepping into the pages of a fairytale. On the interior, you’ll find antique furnishings, wood paneling and original artwork for an old-world feel. This resort also provides magnificent vistas of endless forests and snowcapped mountains, where you can dine indoors or outdoors to take in the views. Spend your days taking part in activities like yoga, white river rafting or trekking and evenings indulging in holistic treatments in private spa suites – all with the same extraordinary views.
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Holistic treatments offered in private spa suites
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Five-star hotel with private yoga, trekking or tours available
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Dining indoors, in glass conservatory, or on terrace
Charabra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171012, India— +91 177 264 8585
Nira Alpina - Silvaplana, Switzerland
Nira Alpina, set in the town of Silvaplana in the Engadin Valley of Switzerland, offers gorgeous views of Lake Silvaplana and rooms with a large terrace or balcony and panoramic windows overlooking the mountains. The interior features natural materials like Swiss Spruce and Italian stone along with high-tech amenities like flat-screen TVs. The gorgeous granite bathroom includes a waterfall shower and a deep soaking bath. As a ski-in/ski-out resort, it is ideal for winter skiing as well as summer treks.
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Rooms with large terraces or balconies and panoramic windows
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Ski-in/ski-out resort
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Direct access to Corvatsch cable car
Via dal Corvatsch 76, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland— +41 81 838 69 69
Sparkling Hill Resort - Vernon, British Columbia
Sparkling Hill Resort is known as one of the top mountaintop resorts on the planet with elegant décor and surroundings that are filled with unsurpassed natural beauty. More than 3.5 million crystals shimmer into the sleek architecture nestled in the mountains overlooking Lake Okanagan. Enjoy stunning indoor views from the adults-only resort’s pool featuring a starry Swarovski crystal sky or from the floor-to-ceiling windows in your own room. Guests get exclusive access to KurSpa’s seven unique aromatherapy saunas and crystal steam room, an aqua meditation room with water dripping into a crystal basin, Tea & Serenity relaxation rooms, and more.
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Adults-only resort with daily wellness activities
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Spa with aromatherapy saunas and crystal steam room
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Indoor resort pool with sky views
888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon, BC V1H 2K7, Canada— +1 877-275-1556
Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa - Lake Placid, New York
Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid, New York, is a luxury lakeside resort with a cozy, casual vibe. Conde Nast once named it the number one resort in the Northeast, and it’s frequently appeared on lists of the best hotels in the world. In the summer, soak in the sun on a sandy beach, and paddle out on the water in complimentary canoes, kayaks or rowboats. During the winter months, strap on some complimentary snowshoes and make fresh tracks in the snow or glide across the ice skating rink on the lake. After a long day at play, no matter what the season, enjoy incredible cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients in the four-diamond rated restaurant and indulge in one or more of the latest in custom treatments at the luxurious spa.
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Spa with Dry Float European Soft Pack and Salt Room
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Sandy beach with watersports in summer
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Complimentary snowshoes and ice skating in winter
77 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA— +1 518-523-2544
St. Regis Lhasa Resort - Lhasa, Tibet
St. Regis Lhasa Resort features unparalleled views of the Himalayas and Polata Palace along with architecture that reflects Tibetan elegance and simplicity. Its Gold Energy Pool is a bejeweled pool like no other, overlooking the surrounding valley for the ultimate in relaxation. Enjoy a reviving foot massage as well as amazing food and drinks poolside. You can even ask the resort’s chauffeur to bring you on a guided tour of Mount Everest or the ancient palace Yunbulakang a more than 600-year-old monastery.
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Bejeweled Gold Energy Pool
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Rooms and suites with ground heating and deep soaking tub
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Private dining rooms for intimate dinners
La Sa Rui Ji Du Jia Jiu Dian, Cheng Guan Qu, La Sa Shi, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, China, 850001
The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado
The Little Nell is the most luxurious resort in Aspen, known as one of the most beautiful mountain destinations in the world. While its location is certainly a huge plus as the only hotel in the heart of Aspen with ski-to-door access, it excels in everything else too, from the rooms to food and service. Rooms feature swank bathrooms with soaking tubs and heated marble floors as well as gas fireplaces. Guests can also take part in a number of custom-designed adventures right from the property, including fly fishing and cycling.
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Ski-to-door access
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Rooms with soaking tubs and heated marble floors
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Custom-designed adventures like fly fishing and cycling
Kasbah Tamadot - High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Kasbah Tamadot is a spectacular resort that was once the private villa of an Italian artist and was restored to its original grandeur by English business magnate Richard Branson. Nestled in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains overlooking a picturesque valley in Asni, guests enjoy swimming in the infinity pools as well as staying in luxury Berber Tents, some of which have private plunge pools. Choose from exciting activities like taking a mule trek through the mountains as well as a variety of spa treatments meant to refresh and revitalize. Enjoy dining at the Kanoun Restaurant with breathtaking terrace views and delicious local and international cuisine.
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Infinity pools and on-site activities like mountain treks
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Luxury Berber tents with private hot tubs
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Spa specializing in Hammam Moroccan treatments
Hotel Alyeska - Girdwood, Alaska
Hotel Alyeska is part of Alyeska Resort, a luxury chateau-style hotel set in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains along the south-central coast, just below a popular ski mountain. Guests will discover elegant accommodations and convenient access to the spectacular Alaskan wilderness all year long at this top hotel in Alaska. The interior blends preeminent comfort with modern amenities and Native influences to bring the natural beauty of the great outdoors inside. Take a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool with mountain views and re-energize with a hot stone massage to relax tense muscles and release toxins.
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Luxury chateau-style hotel
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Saltwater pool with mountain views
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Nordic spa with hydrotherapy and massages
Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Four Seasons Resort is a ski-in, ski-out lodge that sits at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain, surrounded by jaw-dropping vistas of the Grand Teton Mountain Range, teeming with an abundance of wildlife that surely makes it one of the most beautiful destinations on earth any time of the year. Take an unforgettable helicopter safari, arranged just for you by the resort, to glimpse herds of moose, elk, bison, mountain goats, and possibly the elusive grizzly bear. Choose a Mountain View room to watch spectacular sunsets over Rendezvous Mountain right from your terrace.
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Ski-in, ski-out lodge
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Year-round heated pool
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Rooms with mountain views and terraces
7680 Granite Loop Rd, Teton Village, WY 83025, USA— +1 307-732-5000
Topnotch at Stowe Resort & Spa - Stowe, Vermont
Topnotch was the very first full resort to open in Stowe, Vermont, claiming a prime location right at the bottom of the state’s tallest peak, Mount Mansfield, surrounded by maples and pine. Come in the fall, and you can enjoy hiking hillside trails with amazing views of a landscape dotted with fiery reds, golden yellows and brilliant orange hues. During the winter, while the skiing is great, the resort’s 30,000-square-foot mega-spa is fantastic for soothing sore muscles after a hard day at play. Revitalize and restore body and mind with a custom energy healing session, Reiki or Swedish massage, an Essential facial, access to all fitness classes for the day, and a private yoga session.
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Mega-spa with healing sessions, Reiki and massages
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Hiking, cross-country skiing, tennis center and more
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Activities planned for kids like spa services, tennis and game room
The Arrabelle at Vail Square - Vail, Colorado
This luxury hotel in Vail, Colorado sets a new standard in luxury lodging, reflecting the romantic heritage and ambiance of the European Alps with architectural touches of Innsbruck, Prague and Salzburg. From the rooftop pool with breathtaking views of the Rockies to the state-of-the-art Rock Resorts Spa and fitness center, guest rooms and suites that range from 550 to more than 2,500 square feet and endless upscale amenities like personal butler service, grocery delivery service and ski valets, the Arrabelle is truly a premier mountain resort.
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Rooftop pool with mountain view
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Spa with alpine-inspired treatments
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Personal butler service and ski valets
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe - Truckee, California
The Ritz-Carlton is the crème de la crème when it comes to Tahoe resorts. It’s the first and only AAA Five Diamond mountain resort in California, set in a mid-mountain location on Northstar California Mountain, providing access not only to winter sports but to summer activities like hiking, fly fishing, biking and watersports – all just steps from your door. This year-round luxury resort features elegant rooms and suites with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows as well as a 17,000-square-foot mega spa that sits slope-side. Treatments are focused around the water and woods and include ladies’ and gentleman’s lounge areas with sauna, steam and whirlpool. Fine dining at the Manzanita features rustic California cuisine with mountain influences, while the “Marshmology” experience including the “Art of the S’more,” around the fire pit each evening is sure to please both kids and the kid-at-heart.
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Spa with sauna, steam room and whirlpool
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Ski-in/ski-out access to winter sports
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Fine dining at rustic California cuisine restaurant
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161, USA— +1 530-562-3000
Salish Lodge & Spa - Snoqualmie, Washington
Salish Lodge & Spa is a contemporary chalet that sits just atop Snoqualmie Falls in the Cascade Mountain foothills of Western Washington. It offers an extensive selection of wilderness offerings, from guided bike rides to kayaking as well as a “romance concierge” who works with the resort and its guests to provide great options to enhance romance. Take a Vinyasa Flow or Gentle Yoga class in the Hidden Terrace with remarkable views of the falls and indulge in a variety of spa treatments using Pacific Northwest ingredients. Back in your luxurious room, you can enjoy soaking in an oversized jetted spa tub, cozying up next to the fireplace and sleeping in total comfort in a bed with goose-down comforters.
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Rooms with oversized jetted spa tub with fireplace
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Spa treatments using Pacific Northwest ingredients
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Guided bike rides, kayaking and yoga classes
6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA— +1 425-888-2556
Explora Patagonia, Chile
Explora Patagonia is a magnificent all-inclusive resort that is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in central Patagonia. It sits on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall and offers breathtaking views of the Paine Massif mountain range. Experience authentic Patagonia gaucho culture by taking a trip to the Estancia 2 de Enero where you’ll watch gauchos train horses, drive livestock and shear sheep, or go on your own horseback ride. Then return to the resort and soak in an open-air Jacuzzi with views of Macizo del Paine and Lago Pehoe or indulge in a re-energizing massage, complete with essential oils.
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Meals, transportation, accommodation and drinks included
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Open-air Jacuzzi and spa with essential oil massage
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Located in heart of Torres del Paine National Park
Altapura - Val Thorens, France
Altapura is a 5-star luxury resort that radiates après-ski opulence with a warm indoor/outdoor pool as well as a Scandinavian-style interior accented by giant snowflake cutouts. At 7,545 feet, it’s the highest resort in Europe and comes complete with the largest ski area in the world featuring 372 miles of ski-in, ski-out trails and views of Les Trois Vallées’s six glaciers and rocky peaks. The multi-sensorial spa focuses on nature and pleasure, combining the energies of five natural elements, including wood, fire, stone, plants and water, to enhance well-being.
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Indoor/outdoor pool
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Largest ski area in the world
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Multi-sensorial spa with focus on five natural elements
rue du bouchet, 73440 Val Thorens, France— +33 4 80 36 80 36
Zhero - Kappl, Austria
Zhero is a magnificent resort that sits between southern Austria’s Verwall, Samnaun and Silvretta mountain ranges. It combines the best in comfort, innovative design and world-class mountain adventures for the ultimate Alpine experience. Enjoy taking a refreshing dip in the 20-meter-long pool, the biggest in the region, and choose from a wide range of classic and exotic massage therapies as well as treatments designed for deep relaxation. Penthouse suites include private butler service, a Jacuzzi, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen, and much more.
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20-meter-long pool and sauna
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In-house ski rental
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Penthouses with private butler service
The Ahwahnee - Yosemite National Park, California
One of the most scenic and popular national parks in the country, Yosemite National Park is the home of the historic Ahwahnee, set among soaring cliffs and cascading waterfalls in Yosemite Valley. Staying here you’ll be close to trails heading to El Capitan and Half Dome – or you can simply view this iconic landmark right from your window. While the beautiful interior blends Art Deco and Native American influences, you’ll find plenty of modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs. Stay in the Mary Curry Tresidder Suite, often referred to as “The Queen’s Room,” and you’ll be laying your head down where Queen Elizabeth II once slept.
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Close to trails for El Capitan and Half Dome
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Queen’s Room where Queen Elizabeth II once slept
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Heated outdoor pool and sweets shop
Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA— +1 888-413-8869
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Canada
There are few hotels in the world that can rival the majesty and opulence of the famed Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. It is located in the heart of Banff National Park and was styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle. This “Castle in the Rockies,” as it’s often referred to, has been rising out of the forested Banff Valley for more than 125 years, setting the standard for a luxury vacation. Just a few of the onsite experiences include golfing at two golf courses, indulging in an extensive menu of treatments in the world-class spa, and dining in multiple restaurants and lounges. The resort also offers unique experiences, like a course covering wine and drink mixology with the latest trends in party-throwing known as Extreme Entertainment, as well as customized adventures exploring the Canadian Rockies.
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World-class spa with mineral pool
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Two golf courses on-site
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Located in heart of Banff National Park
Stein Eriksen Lodge - Deer Valley, Utah
Stein Eriksen Lodge is the state’s only Forbes five-star hotel and spa with mid-mountain ski-in/ski-out access on the slopes of Deer Valley. Each suite has its own distinct look and comes complete with a jetted tub for soothing sore muscles after a long day of skiing or other activities, terry cloth robes, a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a full deck with an outdoor hot tub – perfect for gazing at the dark night’s sky filled with intensely glowing stars. The award-winning spa includes two couples’ treatment rooms with private showers, tubs, and a shared relaxation suite with a fireplace.
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Ski-in/ski-out access on Deer Valley slopes
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Suites with jetted tub, full kitchen, deck and outdoor hot tub
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Spa with couples’ treatment rooms and shared relaxation s
Badrutt's Palace Hotel - St. Moritz, Switzerland
Head to the Swiss Alps to take in all the glitz and glamour of Switzerland’s famous ski town, St. Moritz – and there is no better place to stay than Badrutt’s Palace, a historic, internationally known luxury hotel overlooking exceptional mountain views and a stunning, pristine lake. This resort has set the standard for over-the-top opulence for more than a century, featuring high-end spas, five-star dining, a private nightclub and exceptional service. Here, you’ll be treated like royalty with a full staff prepared to wait on guests – even your pets are served only the freshest foods. Rub elbows with the world’s elite while indulging in mud baths, re-energizing in the stunning indoor and outdoor pools, as well as taking part in outdoor adventures among incredible scenery.
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High-end spas, mud baths, indoor/outdoor pools
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Private nightclub and five-star dining restaurants
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Full staff to wait on guests
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland— +41 81 837 10 00
