Choosing a Luxury Ski Resort: Altitude, Snow and the Right Slope
Altitude, glaciers, linked areas, ski-in ski-out, non-skiers and the right week: how to choose a ski resort that suits the whole party.
Altitude, snow and fireside evenings
Mountain & Ski
Mountain resorts live two seasons. In winter, altitude, snow and the way to the slopes shape the stay; in summer, the same valleys offer walking, mountain huts, lakes and cool air. In both, the week you choose and the position of the hotel or chalet matter as much as the rooms themselves.
These pages cover how to choose a luxury ski resort by altitude and snow, what ski-in ski-out really means and how to check it on a piste map, and why the Alps and the Dolomites are at their best in July. Each article includes a short checklist of what to ask.
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What Ski-in Ski-out Really Means, and What It Does Not
Door to piste, ski-in only, a short walk or a shuttle: how to read the claim, check the run home and test it on a piste map before you commit.
The Alps in Summer: Why Mountain Resorts Shine in July
Hiking, mountain huts, lakes and spas: why July suits the Alps so well, how summer lift passes work and why early starts beat afternoon storms.
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Best Time to Go: The Resort Calendar
Choose a month and see where the season is at its best, with typical air and sea temperatures for twenty four resort destinations.
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