Relax & Recharge
Your ski holiday is about you time; spend the day skiing to your heart’s content, followed by a warming sauna, a soak in a bubbling Jacuzzi or treating your aching muscles to a soothing massage. As health and wellbeing has become such a popular trend on holiday, spa hotels are dotted across Europe and North America. In many hotels, you won’t have to travel far to indulge in a couple of hours of you time. If you’re travelling with family, choose a hotel with kids’ groups and childcare, so you don’t have to worry while you're relaxing.
Skiing has been proven to improve your mental wellbeing, thanks to the fresh mountain air and exercise. Whether you want to eat healthy evening meals, use the gym facilities, join a yoga class or enjoy a well-deserved rest, our ski experts can help tailor-make your holiday to suit you in one of our fabulous ski spa resorts.
Incorporate wellbeing on your ski holiday
- Healthy evening meals
- Hotel gym facilities
- Après ski yoga class
- Natural spas
- Hot springs
- Relaxing spa treatments
Ski resorts with fantastic spa facilities
A great way to relax after skiing is by visiting the local spa. These natural spas will not only warm you up and relax your muscles; they also have added mineral benefits. We have selected some of our favourite natural spas across the Alps and Canada, see our recommendations below.
Courmayeur, Italy
Banff, Canada
Renowned for its soothing geothermal hot springs, Banff Upper Hot Springs. Warm up and relax your
well-used muscles in the pools, the temperature of which can naturally reach up to 47 degrees
celsius.
Open from 10am until 10 pm, tickets range from $8.30 per person.
Serre Chevalier, France
St Moritz, Switzerland
The town of St Moritz’s chic atmosphere may be thanks to the history of spa and healing mineral springs. There are lovely spas here, one of which is the Ovaverva Centre where you can swim in the outdoor pool or relax in the jacuzzi with the mountains as backdrop.
Visitors can also access the Badrutt’s Palace’s incredible lavish spa or the Grands Hotel Des Bains Kempinski.
Luxurious spa hotels
These sumptuous spa hotels have state-of-the-art spas combined with extensive treatment lists, so you can indulge and spend some time on your wellbeing. We have cherry-picked the best hotels that will ensure guests leave relaxed and recharged.
Hotel Das Central
Centrally located in Sölden, the five-star Hotel Das Central has an amazing wellness centre replete with 10 saunas and steam baths, a three-storey water world Venezia with an indoor pool and extensive treatment list.
The Chedi Andermatt
Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt is the ultimate luxury oasis. Offering an extensive health and wellness club, including a large outdoor pool, steam and sauna facilities, complimentary yoga, plus a large gym.
Vestlia Resort
In Geilo, Vestlia Resort has a great 100m² spa with a range of treatments, from aroma and clay wraps to classic massages. Unwind in the pool, relaxation room, sauna or Jacuzzi then fill up on healthy Norwegian fare.
Montana Lodge and Spa
Montana Lodge and Spa is a luxury five-star hotel situated on the edge of La Thuile with Mont Blanc as a backdrop. The magnificent spa can be booked exclusively to enjoy a day of peaceful relaxation and tranquility.
Four Seasons Resort & Residences
Whistler’s Four Seasons Resort & Residences has a great spa, healthy cuisine and gym classes – we recommend the après ski massage that focuses on easing muscle soreness and inflammation with warm stones.
Hotel Le Massif
One of our favourite hotels, Le Massif in Courmayeur is a lovely place to wind down after skiing. Try forest bathing, equilibrium philosophy or the bioaquam experience, or opt for a classic massage or treatment.
Hotel L'Ecrin Blanc
Connected to the resort's Aquamotion by a tunnel, Hotel L’Ecrin Blanc in Courchevel is a fantastic choice for families. Here you will find a salt cave, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and effervescent baths.
Tschuggen Grand Hotel
One of the most remarkable spas in Europe, the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa has an expansive 5,000m² spa that is across three floors. Choose from the spa menu, medical wellness sessions or fitness advice.