If the unbecoming lug of skis back from the slopes has you envious of the privately chauffeured other side of the mountain, it’s time to join in with a glamorous winter getaway this season.
Picture indulging in delectable regional dishes from personal chefs, Michelin-star dining and exhaustive pillow menus, or upgrading your après pints to champagne flutes as you peruse high-end Alpine boutiques. From the Swiss slopes of Zermatt to the pistes of Vail in Colorado, it’s not just the snow that sparkles.
Find bespoke adventure sports like heliskiing, as well as private ski instructors and boutique-lined plazas in these prestigious resorts, while chalet accommodation ensures that apres canapes will waiting, before you kick back in the hot tub or sauna.
Here are the world’s most exclusive ski resorts for a five-star holiday, with lavish gondola-hugging chalets and elite mountain-view hotels.
Best luxury ski resorts 2025
1. Zermatt, Switzerland
With 360km of high-altitude slopes, Zermatt is an oasis for advanced skiers to cruise downhill blues and tackle advanced reds at the foot of the Matterhorn. Rustic charm oozes from the Swiss resort’s chalet lodgings and the car-free town is where you’ll find glitzy brands – Moncler to Omega – if you fancy a taste of the finer things in life.
How to ski in Zermatt
Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay at Chalet Binna as part of a five-star getaway in Zermatt for £2,600pp, catered and sleeping up to eight keen skiers in four spacious bedrooms each with their own en-suite bathroom. Guests can get on the slopes within 100m of the five-star chalet door. Relax in the outdoor hot tub on the terrace with magnificent mountain views, or enjoy the sauna to soothe any aching muscles. Starting 12 January 2025.
Return flights with a checked bag from London Gatwick to Zurich Airport from £132 with easyJet in January.
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2. Megève, France
A popular French resort for cross-country trails, Megève guarantees great skiing on 400km of slopes while…
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