Not only does doorstep skiing save you from lugging equipment about, make family holidays a breeze and give keen skiers their fill, but it's even more magical at our luxury ski-in/ski-out hotels. Don't just ski in, ski to the pinnacle of alpine luxury with our ski-in/ski-out hotels, where convenience and fresh powder await at the door and opulence greets you at the end of the piste.
Magnificent mountain views are all but a given at slopeside hotels when you wake up to your breakfasts prepared, carve fresh tracks from your doorstep, and at the end of the day, Ski right back to the door for luxury trimmings like spas, fully stocked bars and gourmet suppers, in a traditional grand old pile or modern boutique hotel near the ski lifts and trails.
You can have every spa facility the world has ever known, but speedy access from your hotel to the slopes takes luxury hotels to another level entirely.
Hotels with the highest ratings tend to hog the best spots in resort, whether it’s right at the foot of the piste, in sight of a ski lift or slap bang on the side of a slope. Some are so close you can literally clip on your skis and swoosh from the boot room, while others will soon see you skiing after a minute or so’s walk. VIP services like chauffeurs and ski concierges make the journey to the piste even easier – in some hotels, staff will lay your skis out for you and see you safely clipped in before you scoot off.
Some of the finest ski resorts in the world also happen to have excellent doorstep skiing.
Take Whistler, constantly voted the world’s best place to ski, and home to big name hotels like the Fairmont Chateau at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain. Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, is completely ski in, ski out and has some of the most luxurious hotels in the Alps, complete with spas, swimming pools and gourmet restaurants. You’ll also find stunning slopeside properties in famously glam Courchevel and Meribel, both bang in the centre of the world’s biggest ski area.
Hotel | Resort | Price (per person) |
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Hotel Koh-I Nor | Val Thorens | £2005 |
Hotel Arlberg | Lech | |
Taj-I Mah | Les Arcs | £1909 |
Hotel Carlina | Courchevel | £1356 |
Hotel Altapura | Val Thorens | £1769 |
Hotel Bergwelt | Obergurgl | £1591 |
Hotel le Fitz Roy | Val Thorens | £1846 |
Waldorf Astoria Park City | Park City | £1271 |
Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Whistler | £1664 |
Hotel Alpine Palace | Hinterglemm | £1795 |
When it comes to doorstep skiing, the French Alps stand out as the undisputed champion, with purpose-built resorts that have evolved over six decades, Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, is completely ski in, ski out and perennial favourites like Tignes and La Plagnes have lots of slopeside hotels. If you're keen to find a slope-side hotel here, browse the complete list of all ski in ski out hotels in France.
Among the poshest of 5 star destinations, Switzerland’s stunning Alpine landscapes are easily accessed from the ski-in/ski-out hotel W Verbier while the privileged haven of Hotel Crans Ambassador in Crans Montana has access to the slopes as top-drawer as its exclusive ambiance. This part of the alps is hard to beat so, if you have the means, by all means book a ski in ski out hotel in Switzerland.
In Austria's authentic old mountain towns, doorstep skiing might not be the norm, but there are some terrific options with Obergurgl at 1930 metres being the most notable exception, along with gorgeous little hidden gems like the Hotel Bergwelt, and the tiny hamlet of Hochgurgl. We've created a resource for you so, if this is where you want to stay, here's the ski in ski out hotels in Austria.
In Italy, the purpose-built resorts of Cervinia, Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx have plenty of hotels where you can ski to the door, and this nation specialises in affordable luxury with 4 and 4.5 star options like Hotel White Angel with the entire Matterhorn glacier at your feet. We love adding a little extra convenience to skiing la dolce vita, so here's the best ski in ski out hotels in Italy.