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The Best Luxury Ski Hotels in the Alps
August 2026 · 8 min read
Peak season in the Alps is the hardest week of the year to book well, and the most rewarding to get right. These are the houses that define Alpine luxury, from Courchevel 1850 to St. Moritz and Gstaad, and each can be secured through Pampered Pursuit with VIP benefits. For the holidays and New Year, the best chalets and suites are held months in advance, so the earlier the request, the better the room and the rate.
Les Airelles, Courchevel
Courchevel, France
A ski-in, ski-out fairytale in the heart of Courchevel 1850, all turrets, carved wood, and roaring fireplaces in the Austro-Hungarian style. It holds a Pierre Gagnaire restaurant, a vast Valmont spa, and a children's Clinique du Skieur, and delivers a level of pampering, from the ski valet to the in-room fireplaces, that very few hotels in the world attempt.
View hotel →Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Courchevel, France
The original Cheval Blanc Maison and still one of the most discreet, a slope-side house in Courchevel 1850 with just a few dozen rooms and suites. Behind its understated front sit the three-Michelin-starred Le 1947, a Dior spa, and a quiet, insider sense of luxury that has made it a favorite of those who could stay anywhere.
View hotel →Aman Le Mélézin
Courchevel 1850, France
Set directly on the Bellecôte piste in Courchevel 1850, Aman Le Mélézin is a serene, understated antidote to Alpine excess, with clean lines, natural light, and true ski-in, ski-out access. A Japanese-inflected spa and a calm, low-key atmosphere make it the choice for skiers who want quiet rather than scene.
View hotel →L'Apogée Courchevel
Courchevel 1850, France
Crowning the exclusive Jardin Alpin, this Oetker Collection chalet-hotel pairs sweeping mountain views with a warm, contemporary alpine design and one of the most family-friendly atmospheres in Courchevel. A dedicated kids club, a large spa, and a private penthouse chalet round out an address built for grand winter stays.
View hotel →The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel
Gstaad, Switzerland
The grande dame of the Bernese Oberland, a hilltop chalet-palace looking down over the storied village of Gstaad. Its blend of classic Swiss grandeur and polished Four Seasons service, a large spa, and easy access to the surrounding slopes make it one of the most complete luxury bases in the Swiss Alps.
View hotel →Badrutt's Palace Hotel
St. Moritz, Switzerland
An icon that has presided over the lake at St. Moritz since 1896 and helped invent Alpine winter luxury. Its fairytale silhouette, grand public rooms, legendary King's Club, and a roster of restaurants including a Nobu make it as much a social institution as a hotel, especially over the holidays.
View hotel →Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
St. Moritz, Switzerland
The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism, where the first winter guests were welcomed in 1864, and still one of the most storied addresses in the Engadine. Its own outdoor ice rinks, curling, a historic Big Game bar, and sweeping valley views give it a sense of heritage few can match.
View hotel →Four Seasons Hotel Megève
Megève, France
Polished Four Seasons service in the chic Savoyard village of Megève, a lower-key, more intimate alternative to the big-name resorts. A warm alpine design, an excellent spa, and a genuine family focus, with a farm and kids programs, make it a relaxed choice for those who value charm over spectacle.
View hotel →Planning any of these stays? Start an inquiry and Pampered Pursuit will arrange it with preferred-partner VIP benefits, daily breakfast, upgrades when available, and resort credits, at no extra cost to you.
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