Warm, soothing and ever so indulgent- it's as though hot tubs were made for luxury ski holidays. These bubbling beauties are perfect for romantic evenings or group gatherings (the best use for that chalet champagne…) and if you've got little ones in tow, the bambini adore them.
Outdoor and indoor hot tubs each have their own charms: bathe al fresco with the heavens above, mountains surrounding and - if Mother Nature's feeling generous - that delightful fusion of falling snow and steaming water. Indoors, soak with the comfort of a nearby heated towel rail, sauna or steam room.
Austria only has a few luxury ski chalets, and even those don’t always have a hot tub. Instead, perhaps think about choosing a five-star chalet with other wellness facilities. In St Anton, the wellness area at Chalet Monte Vera has an asanarium, relaxation space and infrared sauna for use at the end of a hard day’s skiing, while in Lech, the uber-stylish Chalech M has its own private spa.
If you like the idea of the open-air hot tub experience, in Val d’Isere, chalets Mistral, La Bergerie and Le Chardon have two outdoor tubs each. The designers of properties like Chalet L'Hotse have chosen the ultimate indulgence - an outdoor hot tub with a second inside. Meanwhile, Val d'Isere's Marco Polo's dedicated an entire floor to the pursuit of pampering - and with a bar, DJ equipment, lasers and smoke machines, there's potential for a hot tub party like no other. Indoors, we've heard great things about Meribel’s Chalet Chopine's Jacuzzi - it comes with a sound system and floating remote, for a soak accompanied by your favourite playlist.
Look higher to the uber-elite for hot tubs that are just one jewel in a crown of spa facilities. Zermatt's Chalet Grace and Chalet Maurice all have outdoor hot tubs perfect for that post-ski dip with a glass of bubbles in your hand. While in Verbier, plenty of chalets have outdoor hot tubs including the Chalet Pierre Avoi, which takes in the jaw-dropping views of Combins and the Mont Blanc Massif. See our list for more options with hot tubs.
Italy's luxury hotels are the go-to spots for hot tub indulgence. Instead of searching for luxury chalets, explore elegant hotels like Grand Hotel Cervino and Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resortin Cervinia Montana Lodge & Spa Hotel in La Thuile and Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti in Ortisei, Italy.
Chalet | Resort | Country | Sleeps | Features |
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Chalet Les Attelas | Verbier | Switzerland | 12 | Outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room |
Marco Polo | Val d’Isere | France | 10-14 | Indoor jacuzzi, next to gold-tiled swimming pool and DJ set |
Chalet Les Anges | France | 8-13 | Black granite plunge pool with jacuzzi feature | |
Chalet Nyumba | Verbier | Switzerland | 12-16 | 1 outdoor hot tub, 1 indoor hot tub and indoor pool |
Chalet Le Grenier | Meribel | France | 12 | Indoor sunken jacuzzi, sauna, massage room |
Chalet Le Rocher | Val d’Isere | France | 14 | Red cedar hot tub outdoors, indoor pool with jet stream, steam room |
Grand Corniche | Les Gets | France | 12-15 | Outdoor hot tub & swimming pool, indoor glass sauna |
Chalet Chopine | Meribel | France | 10 | Spa with hot tub, sauna & hammam |
Chalet Silver | Verbier | Switzerland | 8-12 | Outdoor hot tub, sauna, hammam, plunge pool |
Chalet Lhotse | Val d’Isere | France | 12-14 | Indoor jacuzzi & outdoor hot tub accessed from certain bedrooms, pool, hammam, sauna |
Chalet Maurice | Zermatt | Switzerland | 12 | Outdoor hot tub with views of Matterhorn, sauna |
Chalet Rock | Verbier | Switzerland | 10 | Outdoor hot tub looking out to Mont Blanc massif |
Chalet Foinsbois | Meribel | France | 12-15 | Stone clad hot tub, sauna, gym |
Chalet Lafitenia | Val d’Isere | France | 12 | 2 seriously scenic outdoor hot tubs |
Marais Rouge | Verbier | Switzerland | 13 | Outdoor hot tub, sauna |
Chalet La Varappe | Meribel | France | 10-12 | Private outdoor hot tub |
Chalet Pierre Avoi | Verbier | Switzerland | 14-16 | Outdoor hot tub |
Chalet des Amis | Morzine | France | 8-12 | Hot tub with drinks elevator |
Chalet Treize Etoiles | Verbier | Switzerland | 8-12 | Private outdoor hot tub, sauna, hammam |
Chalet Mistral | Val d’Isere | France | 14 | 2 outdoor hot tubs |
We update this list often but facilities can change, so if any specific feature is essential to your trip, make sure you ask us to confirm the details before you book your holiday.