Luxurious amenities like private lift access and heated escalators make hitting the slopes even more enjoyable. If you are looking to make a snowy getaway this spring, there are many options to choose from. Here are our top picks for the best luxury resort towns to visit this spring skiing season.
Deer Valley, Utah
Deer Valley has assembled a collection of luxury accomodations, which features several award winning properties. Each property has its own personality, but they all provide their visitors with top notch service and amenities. Some of the options in the luxury collection are Montage Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley and The St. Regis Deer Valley. Montage Deer Valley offers ski-in/ski-out access, the largest spa in all of Utah, and a pub with a private bowling alley, to name a few features. All of the lodges in the collection have superior amenities such as marble finished bathrooms, floor to ceiling fireplaces, and custom planned services. The resort limits the number of daily lift tickets, so you can be assured of an uncrowded skiing experience.
Vail, Colorado
Vail is well known for offering both pristine ski conditions and top notch services. Vail Village offers a European vibe, with heated cobblestone streets. World class dining experiences abound, along with excellent shopping and entertainment options. Gondola One cabins offer heated seats, LED lighting, and Wi-Fi. The resort offers many accommodation options, ranging from hotels to suites to luxury penthouses.
Courchevel
If you desire to vacation like a celebrity, Courchevel is the place to be. The luxury resort town of Courcheval offers well groomed runs and efficient lifts, making your days on the slopes enjoyable. The resort area is part of the 2 Valleys ski area, which is the biggest interconnected ski area in the world. Off the slopes, indulge yourself with a stay at an exclusive chalet for ultra luxurious accomodations. The village is packed with Michelin starred restaurants and posh clubs.
Eagle Point Resort
Imagine having an entire ski resort to yourself for spring break. Eagle Point Resort in Utah can make that wish come true. Their “As You Wish” program gives you unlimited private access to skiing and riding in the Tushar Mountains. The program starts at $10,000, which includes lift tickets, rentals, and resort staff for up to 200 people. You can add lodging, lessons, or more guests by customizing your reservation. The resort offers stand alone cabins by the lodge, where you can enjoy a bar, dancing, and outdoor hot tubs.
Northstar, California
This luxury resort town helpfully offers a guide to the most luxurious homes that can be rented in the area as well as the best luxury ski condos off Lake Tahoe. Northstar Lodge by Welk Resorts is a ski-in/ski-out lodge, located just off the Village at the base of the Home Run trail and next to the Highlands Gondola. The luxury residences offer fireplaces in both the living room and the balcony, along with other high end upgrades in the rooms. You will also find a media theater, outdoor hot tub, and ski and boot valets. In addition to optimal ski runs, the resort offers guests the opportunity to shop, dine, and ice skate.
In addition to these five top picks for luxury resort towns to visit for spring skiing, we have other favorite cold weather spots you may enjoy discovering. For starters, you may enjoy our recommendations for the world’s best ski resorts. Italophiles may be interested in our suggestions for the world’s best mountain villages in Italy. There are multiple options to consider when planning your spring ski trip…the hard part will be in choosing which one!
