Imagine spending the day skiing down the powdery slopes enthralled with adrenaline and then unwinding in a relaxing luxurious spa. The appeal of a luxury Ski Spa Resort allures vacationers to have the best of both worlds. After an exhilarating day skiing down the slopes there is nothing more rejuvenating then retreating to a spa experience. These resorts are designed for this very need of vacationers looking for ski and spa vacations, at the finest levels of wellness and relaxation.
The ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort – Appi Kogen, Japan
Appi Kogen, often referred to as the “Aspen of Japan,” is located in the Iwate Prefecture and offers skiers 21 slopes spread across a vast terrain, catering to all skill levels. Known for its reliable powdery snow and tranquil setting, Appi Kogen has become a premier skiing destination in Asia. The ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort draws numerous visitors seeking a relaxing escape on the slopes. Guests can enjoy both thrilling skiing adventures and rejuvenation at the resort’s world-class spa, THE SPA by HARNN. This spa offers a unique retreat, combining traditional Japanese wellness practices with Thai-inspired treatments, all integrated with natural elements in a serene environment. With facilities designed to relax the mind, body, and soul, and offering stunning mountain views, guests can unwind in the distinctive hot spring rock and cypress baths after an action-packed day on the slopes.
Badrutt’s Palace Wellness Spa – St.Moritz, Switzerland
The Badrutt’s Palace is as it describes luxurious and makes you feel like royalty. Opening in 1896 the iconic luxury resort has been renowned for its elegance and tranquility. Founded by Caspar Badrutt who helped play a role in establishing St.Moritz as a note-worthy destination in winter. The world famous ski resort has attracted guests from all over the world with glamorous clientele and various skiing activities. They hosted the winter olympics twice and hosted the rich and famous with unparalleled luxury and skiing. The Badrutt’s Palace Wellness Spa is a sanctuary with wellness experiences. Their treatments are provided with top-tier skincare brands and use locally sourced ingredients merging modern and traditional techniques. With stunning views of the alps and elegant interiors the resort and spa stands out for their Palace Wellness offering unique private spa suites to experience the most rejuvenating and refreshing wellness practices treating you like royalty at one of the most prestigious wellness and ski destinations.
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Spa by Clarins – Chamonix, France
The Hotel Mont Blanc Chamonix, founded in 1849 located in the French Alps is one of the most famous destinations for Skiers. This location is often referred to as the “birthplace of alpine skiing”. Chamonix and the Mont Blanc resort gained worldwide recognition for hosting the 1924 Olympics. Offering the most challenging slopes and ski terrains in all of Europe including the Vallee Blanche off-piste ski run with the ultimate sensation of being in the wild. Spa by Clarins at the Hotel Mont Blanc offers a luxurious retreat for guests to enjoy. Named after the prominent cosmetic company Clarins, their Spa caters to addressing different skin concerns, offering youthful treatments and guided by the Clarins Method respecting the beauty with a unique experience for all senses. Their facilities also offer an outdoor pool and hot tubs allowing you to be submerged into the powdery snow surrounding you with breathtaking views, the hammam, sauna and scandinavian showers will help wind down indoors. With respectful and note-worthy service.
COMO Shambhala – Dolomites, Italy
The COMO Alpina Dolomites, a part of the COMO hotel and resorts group with a focus on wellness and luxury, their ski resort and spa is an architectural masterpiece. The resort allows for easy access for Skiing in Italy’s South Tyrol and around the UNESCO valley site. Having opened in 2010 the COMO has become a hotspot destination for guests looking to mix ski and holistic wellness into their vacation. COMO Shambhala Spa provides the utmost care towards wellness promoting physical, mental and spiritual relaxation and well-being. With breathtaking views and a warm setting sourced by natural materials the Spa caters to many needs. With daily wellness activities varying from yoga, sauna, Qigong and more. A noteworthy treatment of theirs is the regenerating mountain hay bath, an old south tyrolean tradition improving circulation, joint and muscle pain and warming the body and soul. They also have a state of the art Space Curl 3D machine designed by NASA for aerobic activity and physiotherapy.
Forestis Spa – Dolomites, Italy
Located in the Dolomites, a UNESCO world heritage site, the Forestis Resort founded in 2020, has been a popular destination since its origins in 1912 where doctors visited the land for environmental studies. The conditions provided the establishment of a tuberculosis sanatorium in conjunction with the doctor’s studies but was never built due to the war. The resort focuses on “time, naturalness and simplicity” illustrated through their architecture and facilities. Their Forestis Spa, combines the four elements and four prominent trees into their infrastructure and treatments. Their indoor and outdoor pools are purified by the Plose mountain filling the dolomite stone pool. Facilitated with saunas, silence rooms, treatment rooms, fitness rooms and a Wyda room for energy exercises and the yoga of Celts. With the allowance of private treatments in any of the facilities. Their signature treatment titled the Forest Tree Circle Ceremony is based on the Celtic druids focusing on healing the vital, emotional and mental levels through touch and the 4 different types of forest woods.
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The Chedi Spa – Andermatt, Switzerland
Since opening in 2013 The Chedi Andermatt resort was part of the Andermatt Swiss Alps project to transform the Andermatt from a traditional Alpine village to a luxurious destination. It has successfully become one of the most desirable luxury destinations now. Surrounded by the Swiss Alps combines Alpine comfort and Asian elements with world-class skiing with diverse terrain and slopes. The Chedi spa is ideal for relaxing, rejuvenating and restoring the mind, body and soul. With its spacious areas for hydrotherapy, saunas, steam and Tibetan relaxation lounges with the panoramic view of the mountains. Their signature treatment ‘The Chedi Alpine Massage’ provides guests with relaxation and wellbeing after a day of Skiing and sports. Using the Biologiq Recherche french skincare therapy in many of their treatments, suitable for children and teenagers too. The unique blend of Europe and Asia makes the Chedi Spa stand out to vacationers looking for a luxury ski and spa resort.
Spa Chasi La Sothys – Niseko Japan
The Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has only recently opened its doors in 2020. Its optimal location in Niseko Village, a well-known destination for luxurious spa and ski resorts, has attracted many travelers since the 1980s. Overlooking Mount Yotei and Hokkaido Mountain range allows avid skiers to enjoy the expansive ski terrain. The resort was founded to provide guests with an ‘alpine retreat dedicated to nature in all its forms’ encouraging guests to explore self-discovery through nature and wellbeing, with an ultra luxurious and personalized experience. In the indigenous Ainu language of Niseko, “Chasi” translates to “Sanctuary”, inspired by the word their Chasi La Sothys Spa provides a relaxful sanctuary for guests surrounded by the mountains and forests home to the divine spirit of Ainu. The spa is unique for its incorporation of land-sourced ingredients and Sothys french brand products featured in their treatment rituals. Their facilities provide private onsens and their signature treatment titled ‘Enrich Five’ perfect for a day after the slopes works on addressing the bodies needs with a deep muscle massage, stretching and botanical extracts to rejuvenate vacationers.
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Spa Montage – Big Sky, Montana, USA
The Montage Big Sky Resort, part of the Montage Hotels & Resorts collection, is located in the Spanish Peaks mountain range and a short trip to Yellowstone national park, the resort is situated in a well-visited area for skiers in the US. Where their “Modern Design meets Alpine Charm”. With its challenging peaks and family friendly environment guests can enjoy breathtaking views and slopes with the resort offering various ski packages and Apres ski spa experiences. Expanding over 11,000 square-feet, their spa facilities are nothing less than extraordinary. Utilizing various therapeutic techniques and naturally sourced ingredients to lure you into relaxation. Using innovative therapies of Oxylight skincare technology and various other note-worthy facial services. Guests can experience a full day of self-care and pampering unwinding in luxury.
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