Top three resorts for a luxury ski holiday

The most anticipated season is nearly upon us; yes I am talking about the snow season!

Each year millions of people swarm to freshly powdered slopes to get some action with their friends or family, it is a sport to be enjoyed by all and you can spend the whole day outside participating in physical activities where you can just escape from it all. So this year if you are looking for a ski holiday with a difference this year then you should consider choosing a luxury ski holiday.

Luxury ski holiday’s are about every aspect of the holiday being great. So alongside first class ski slopes and great skiing conditions is the perfect place to retreat to after a day on the slopes which will make you feel at home and relaxed ensuring that you will have a great holiday.

So if you want first class ski slopes, fantastic snow conditions and unbeatable accommodation we have chosen our top three resorts in Europe for a luxury ski holiday.

Austria, St Anton – Juxtaposes modern with tradition

St Anton’s world-famous reputation draws skiers from all over the world to the resort. It is a modern resort which has retained its traditional appeal making it the ideal place for a luxury ski holiday. St Anton is also well acknowledged for having some of the best snowboarding terrain in Austria, along with a substantial range of natural obstacles, steep powder fields and drop-offs providing exhilarating free-riding. The resort is located in an area of the Alps where snow is virtually guaranteed. St Anton also offers some of the best catered ski chalets.

Val d’Isere , France – The world’s premier ski resort

Val d’Isere is one of the most popular European destinations to take a luxury ski holiday with its chalets and hotels rivalling all other ski resorts in the world. It is hard to find fault with the resort, it offers some of the best skiing as well as lively après-ski which usually starts at La Folie Douce. Famous for its extensive menu of cocktails Victors is also on the top of most skiers’ après-ski list. If winter-sports are not your thing, Val d’Isere offers lots of additional leisure activities; snowmobiling, husky sledging, ice climbing, an outdoor ice rink and much more. Together with neighbouring resort Tignes, it forms L’Espace Killy with covers 300km of pistes.

Switzerland, Zermatt – A place of utter tranquillity

Zermatt with its stunning peaks a varied terrain makes it an exceptional place to take a luxury ski holiday. It is a completely pedestrianised resort with free electric buses connecting all the main lift stations. Transport comes in the form of either electric-cars - which are almost completely silent, or horse-drawn sleighs and carriages providing you with utter tranquillity. Zermatt is renowned for being one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps and for the quality of its après-ski. For fine-dining check out Enzo and Le Mazot which offer a great atmosphere and fantastic food.