The 6 most luxurious ski resorts of the 2017-2018 season

From Italy to the USA: a guide for lovers of outdoor activities.

This year, some of the best ski resorts in the world have become even better - both from the point of view of hanging out on the slope, and in matters of leisure in their free time from sport.

Experts Bloomberg in conjunction with the executive director of Ski.com Dan Sherman collected the most interesting offers of the 2017-2018 season. Here are the best of them for lovers of relaxation on a mountain slope.

Megeve, France - for lovers of luxury holidays

This French resort at the foot of Mont Blanc has always been a bulwark of luxury - here they go to furs and ride handmade horse carriages. Recently 300 million euros have been invested in the renovation of the city, so that it fully justifies the title of a 21st century ski resort. Now the peaks are connected by high-speed cable cars, which makes the movement between them an exciting adventure. The longest sleigh in Upper Savoy has just been opened, with two special entertainment areas for children and the largest indoor health complex in the Alps - with healing pools, where it is so nice to relax after a day on the slope.

In December, for the first time, a new Four Seasons hotel with 69 rooms, built with the participation of Benjamin and Arian de Rothschild will open - this family helped revive Megeve as a winter resort. The hotel has big plans: the manager is invited from the hotel in Paris George V, in addition, with him in the former estate of the Rothschilds opened restaurant Le 1920 with two Michelin stars. If you do not have time to reserve a room, do not worry - among the surrounding castles there is another designer diamond, the hotel Les Fermes de Marie, where the traditional Alpine wood trim is complemented by comfortable couches with white pillows and a Japanese-style spa.

Who will ride next to you:the representatives of the old French elite and aristocracy.
Where to eat: a new brasserie Le Hibou Blanc, created by the team of the restaurant Sénéquier from Saint-Tropez.
The price: of the lift: 46,50 € per day.

Lech, Austria - for families with children

Given the unpredictability of the snow conditions in recent years, the area of Leh seems to be a good choice - this resort, located in Western Austria, is invariably among the most snowy places in Europe. And now, when the cableway system with a panoramic view connects Lech with six neighboring peaks of the Arlberg range, including St. Anton and Zurs, this area has become one of the largest resorts in the world.

It's great to have a rest with the kids. Chalets are often located so that you can leave the house directly in skiing and be at the lift without changing clothes, and the local ski school is considered one of the most friendly in the world - they teach children from 3 years old and the tracks are kept in very good condition.

If you are interested in difficult skiing, it's worth trying your hand on the Run of Fame track - it's a recently laid track that crosses the whole mountain valley, with a total length of 85 kilometers and a total height difference of almost 18 kilometers. It takes a whole day to go through, and you will not have time to sit around restaurants. (Send your adolescents there!) Be sure to stop by for lunch at Scandi-chic Der Wolf, one of the three new restaurants in the mountains: here you will be offered beef goulash - with a stunning view of the Alps.

Who will ride next to you: members of European royal families.
Where to stay: the main hotel of Lech, once the favorite place of Princess Diana, The Almhof Schneider.
The price: of the lift is 53 € per day.

Taos, New Mexico, USA - for adrenaline addicts

This is the pearl of the north of the state of New Mexico - there are no endless crowds, and you are waiting for the Rocky Mountains and Indian culture. The terrain here is very picturesque, and the slopes are complex, so that among the fans of mountain skiing these lands are known for a long time.
Recently, the Taos was modernized at $ 300 million, which was provided by billionaire Louis Bacon. The atmosphere of the independent southwest and interesting skating have not gone away, but now they can be enjoyed in the comfort of an Indian-style hotel called Blake with direct access to the slope. And if the comrades do not share your love for the complex ski slopes, the newly constructed cable car will take them straight from the area for beginners to the center of the city - very convenient. Bonus: this is the first ski resort in the world with the certificate of BCorporation.

Who will ride next to you: extremals in professional equipment.

Where to go for a drive: a new lift Kachina will bring you to interesting bowls and high-speed descents, which are enough here.

The price of the lift is $ 105 per day.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA - for lovers of spacious slopes

This Wyoming resort is famous for its landscape, and record snowfall, and six-star hotels.
Snow now even more - snow making machines have become even more productive. In addition, this year the attractiveness of the mountain resort has increased significantly, as it has several luxury (and affordable) boutique hotels. Among them, The Anvil is the leader, decorated with Brooklyn Studio Tack in the ranch style of the middle of the century. Also it is worth paying attention to Mountain Modern, which will meet you with wood trim and flannel bedspreads. This year on the slopes promised to make significant improvements for beginners skiers, and next season will open a ski school.

Who will ride next to you: lovers of adrenaline and, if you're lucky, Harrison Ford.

Where to skip a glass at the end of the day: in the courtyard of the bar The Handle you are waiting for sharp chips of venison and 50 kinds of whiskey.

The cost of the lift: $ 111 per day.

Cortina, Italy - for medium-skiers

This resort with its rocky peaks is located only two hours away from the Venetian canals. Scary? Only at first sight. Half of the mountain are light tracks, another 35% are medium roads, and only 15% are designed for real masters. And, if you are confident in skiing, there are many ways to learn something new: hire an instructor, go through a 40-kilometer loop of lifts surrounding the rocky Sella massif, and move to the nearby Marmolada glacier.
And if you are not interested in sports achievements, the newly modernized luxury resort Cristallo Resort & Spa can organize a night in a glass dome under the stars (if you do not have enough one of 73 spacious rooms decorated in a rural style). Not enough adrenaline? There is a bobsled track. Do you want to get acquainted with local cuisine? Try kanederli - something like dumplings with parmesan and venison, served in broth. As for drinks, do not forget that you are in the homeland of Prosecco, in the Veneto region.

Who will ride next to you: famous Italian actors and gourmets, adventurers.

What to do on the day off: order a descent on the local bobsled track - this kind of entertainment is unlikely to be found at another resort.

The cost of the lift: from 47 € per day.

Aspen, Colorado, USA - for fans to drink and have a snack after skiing

Aspen is one of the few ski resorts known not only for slopes, but also for its unique atmosphere. Champagne here begins to pour already at lunch. Aspen knows how to have fun - and at the same time keep himself on top.
This year the most exciting parties are expected in the updated Little Nell: in the interiors, redesigned by designer Alexandra Champalimo, wine tastings are held, and in the cellars there are suppers.
However, the closed institution of the hotel called Chair 9 remained as cheerful as it is remembered by regulars. In Cloud Nine, they are drinking in the open air - on local parties they are declared in ski gear, directly from the slope.
You can finish the evening in Woody Creek Tavern, the famous dive-bar, located near the city. In general, you understand, it is not necessary to spend the whole vacation on the slope.

Who will ride next to you: young people in ski suits Moncler.
Which institutions to visit:it is worth trying sushi in Matsuhisa - expected gloss and not too inflated prices. (The degustation menu starts at $ 125 per person.)
The cost of the lift: $ 155 per day.

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