this season.
, it’s not just the snow that sparkles.
canapes will be 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.
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Best luxury ski resorts 2025
1. Zermatt, Switzerland
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
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 9 February 2025.
Return flights with a checked bag from London Gatwick to Zurich Airport from £147 with easyJet in February 2025.
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2. Megève, France
compliment al fresco morning coffees.
How to ski in Megève
has an elegantly designed catered chalet in the prestigious Demi-Quarter of Megève, Chalet Apollo, that sleeps up to 10 adults and four children in six en-suite bedrooms. Standout features include an indoor heated swimming pool, a wine cellar and an intergalactic space-themed home cinema. A seven-night stay in the luxury accommodation, including daily housekeeping, advice from a resort expert, and a round trip to the ski lifts in a resort vehicle will set groups back an estimated €70,000 (£59,994) per week during the high season down to €25,000 (£21,426) in the low season.
Return flights from London Luton to Geneva Airport from £75 with easyJet in February 2025.
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3. Whistler, Canada
and Blackcomb Mountains, is legendary for its steep off-piste trails, peak-to-peak gondola ride and high-end après bars. Besides the sparkling layer of snow from November to April, prestige chalets house world-class spa facilities. Expect over 200 piste runs, oyster menus and live music sessions during a glam Whistler ski holiday.
How to ski in Whistler
is offering seven nights at the prestigious chateau-style Fairmont Chateau Whistler, below Blackcomb Mountain, from £2,3416pp, based on four adults sharing, including return flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver, access to the hotel’s health club and a shuttle that runs into Whistler Village. Departing 17 February 2025.
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4. Vail, USA
premium ski destination and the third-largest mountain ski resort in the US. Vail’s iconic peaks, celebrated après and glamorous villages foster an exclusive atmosphere for travellers to share piste stories over Swiss-style fondue, likely in the company of some famous faces.
How to ski in Vail
, sophisticated skiers can spend seven nights at the luxury Arrabelle Hotel in Lionshead Village from £3,745pp. On-site spa facilities, a rooftop pool and a lavish plaza of boutiques complement the old-world opulence, and the Eagle Bahn gondola is right outside. Departs 5 April 2025 with flights and private transfers included.
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5. Lech, Austria
haunts above the upmarket Alpine village.
How to ski in Lech
offers a grand alpine retreat, Chalech M, with rich wooden interiors and just a three-minute walk from the Schlosskopf chairlift. Highlights of the all-inclusive stay include a complimentary ski instructor for the first two days, pre-dinner canapés and champagne, and an in-resort driver service until 1am. The decadent six-bedroom space, complete with a private spa, sleeps 10 for a cool €62,900 (£53,071) per week in February.
Return flights from London Gatwick to Innsbruck Airport from £41 with easyJet in February 2025.
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6. Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
Troll Peninsula, is a haven for heliskiing across 4,000km of terrain, with over 256 marked landings. Wellness hotels can be found in the rugged landscape, with geothermal pools ideal for decompressing. Intrepid skiers lusting for the ultimate exclusive adventure can fly between March and June, then ski from summit to sea on Ólafsfjörður’s bespoke backcountry journeys.
How to ski in Ólafsfjörður
offers a five-day heli-assisted ski touring package with professional mountain guides from €5,590pp (£4,716). There’ll be two summit heli drops per day and five nights of accommodation at the Sigló Hotel, including all meals and airport transfers.
Return flights from London Gatwick to Akureyri Airport from £80.30 with easyJet in February 2025.
7. Niseko, Japan
best. With 51km of pistes, the powder playground is a maze of groomed runs and tree-weaving trails for skiers to enjoy before they retire to grand hotels with sprawling Mount Yotei views.
How to ski in Niseko
has eight nights B&B at the four-star Fenix Furano from £2,920pp, including return flights and airport transfers. The company can also book your lift passes, ski hire and ski school. The hotel is steps from the Kitanomine Gondola with ski-in ski-out apartments and a traditional Japanese restaurant using local Hokkaido produce. Departing 2 March 2025.
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