Luxury ski deals and holidays in Austria, France & Switzerland

It is nearly that time of year again, yes I am talking about the most anticipated season of the year. The snow season!

For me nothing screams ski holiday better than a luxury ski chalet where I can warm up next to a log fire or sit in a hot tub after a long day on the slopes. So if you are looking for a ski holiday with a difference, choosing a luxury ski holiday will give you just that.

So if you want first class ski slopes, fantastic snow conditions and unbeatable accommodation check out one of the resorts below.

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 ideal 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 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 – Has pretty much everything you want

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.