For a lot of people, après ski is as big a part of a ski holiday as the skiing itself. With this in mind, we continue our Ultimate Bucket List with a look at the best après ski bars in the Alps. So far we have brought you the Top 10 Michelin Star restaurants to visit in the Alps and the Top 5 Off Piste Experiences. Continuing our countdown from these blogs, this time we look at the best places to party after a busy day on the slopes. There are hundreds of après ski bars across Europe to choose from. For this list, we have put a focus on the ones that offer the ultimate party experience. Dancin ..read more

What constitutes a luxury winter retreat? Picture luxury chalets in remote locations with impressive facilities, 5-star services and exceptional snowy mountain views. I think we’re close? Your imagination may be there already, but let’s make it more official! Allow Ultimate Luxury Chalets to introduce you to some of the best luxury winter retreats in the Alps…   Hahnenkamm Lodge, Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Lodge is one of the most private luxury ski chalets in the Alps. This beautiful luxury mountain retreat sits at 1,645m and commands views over Kitzbühel and the far-reaching mountain range ..read more

Val d’Isère is one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, and it is easy to see why. Wide open pistes guarantee a fabulous time for those keen on getting the most out of the mountains. In addition to the perfect pistes, Val d’Isère boasts some of the best off-piste skiing in Europe! The excellent nightlife, boutique shopping, and some of the best luxury chalets in the Alps make for an equally great time off the hill. Whether you’re looking for ski-in, ski-out access, grand swimming pools, or top-class catering, the luxury chalets in Val d’Isere certainly provide. Take a look at our pick of ..read more

Are you one of those people in search of the perfect deep powder? The thrill of making fresh tracks down a run no one has gathered the nerve to take on yet is incomparable. Off piste skiing is a challenge like no other, but an incredible amount of fun once you start to master it. While North America is usually considered the King of back country skiing, there are plenty of incredible places to go in Europe to rival it. Having already brought you 10 of the best Michelin Star restaurants in ski resorts in the last ultimate ski bucket list, our attention now turns towards experiences on skis. We ..read more

The long awaited start of the winter season is finally within reach. The countdown to the first lift openings have begun. We at Ultimate Luxury Chalets are entering one of our busiest periods. For many avid skiers, summers seem long and, to put it simply, snowless. Slipping back into that luxurious alpine lifestyle of gourmet mountain lunches, champagne après ski and revelling in luxury chalet wellness facilities, couldn’t come soon enough. What if we told you some of our resorts open for early season skiing? That you can enjoy quiet, snow-sure pistes and excellent value for luxury earlier th ..read more

As part of an ultimate luxury ski holiday to the Alps, you will want to experience the best that all these amazing ski resorts have to offer. From incredible experiences on and off the piste, the very best places to eat and visit, and exciting activities to take part in, our Ultimate Bucket List will take you through 100 of the top attractions on your alpine luxury ski holiday. We start at #100 and work our way down, starting off with the must-visit list of the best Michelin Star restaurants in ski resorts. One of the main attractions for a lot of people travelling to the Alps is the amazing ..read more

A world of the unimaginable to most and an experience only dreams are made of, a stay at Chalet N will blow you away. Surrounded by the stunning Arlberg-scapes, with views reaching over to the Swiss and German borders, Chalet N sits in an enviable ski-in/ski-out position in the exclusive area of Oberlech. It’s an impressive property from the outside in. In keeping with traditional building regulations, Chalet N is an ultimate chocolate box chalet in Lech constructed with the finest timber and stone. Step inside, and you will be greeted by 4 floors of flawless luxury. There is a world of ways t ..read more

Imagine planning has started for your luxury ski holiday – the group has been decided and the dates marked in the diary – but no one can decide where to go. With a wealth of options for luxury skiing across the Alps, location can be tough to decide. Well, let this guide inspire your next trip. In our opinion these are some exceptional places that ooze extravagence. Regarded as world-class resorts they are well worth visiting. Read on for some of the most renowned and exclusive resorts in France, Switzerland, and Austria. They boast exceptional skiing, elegant dining, and extravagant chalets ..read more

A world of the unimaginable to most and an experience only dreams are made of, a stay at Chalet N will blow you away. Surrounded by the stunning Arlberg-scapes, with views reaching over to the Swiss and German borders, Chalet N sits in an enviable ski-in/ski-out position in the exclusive area of Oberlech. It’s an impressive property from the outside in. In keeping with traditional building regulations, Chalet N is an ultimate chocolate box chalet in Lech constructed with the finest timber and stone. Step inside, and you will be greeted by 4 floors of flawless luxury. There is a world of ways t ..read more

Zermatt is one of the most iconic ski resorts in the world. The famous Matterhorn skyline and long list of ultra-luxurious chalets go hand in hand with the excellent ski runs at altitudes that offer the highest skiing in Europe. Of course, when not otherwise on the pistes or enjoying all the features of your luxury chalet in Zermatt, you will likely want to be experiencing the other main aspect of a ski holiday: the après ski. With that in mind, we’ve crafted a list of the best bars in Zermatt with après ski, both on the mountain and in the centre of town. The vibes range from traditional and ..read more