Ranked as the second most thrilling, not to mention one of the most expensive hobbies, many flock to all parts of the world to take advantage of the massive slopes in various countries seasonally. But with the many hours spent out in the snowy hills comes the yearning for some rest and relaxation.

When picturing Italy; thoughts that come to mind involve gelato and cobblestone roads lined by quaint little towns and fantastic nightlife. However the Dolomites might just be the closest thing to heaven on earth. Situated in Northern Italy, the Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range with gargantuan mountains and spectacular slopes and views. This force of nature offers a once in a lifetime experience, featuring the Dolomiti Superski carousel, which is the world’s largest ski network, spanning over 1,200 km of pure ski slopes. Nestled in the Alpe di Siusi, luxury ski hotel COMO Alpina Dolomites, offers guests a lavish stay in the Italian mountainside. With their COMO Alpina Dolomites Hotel       One MICHELIN Key in the Michelin Guide 2025 & 2024 for the Italy Key Hotel, they offer various amenities including but not limited to, sweeping views of the peaks and valleys of the mountains, as well as their afternoon patisserie, access to Shambhala Como wellness facilities including a sauna, steam room and indoor and outdoor thermal pools. COMO Alpina Dolomites is a place for guests to unwind after a long day out on the ski slopes.

Dolomites, Italy

The Alpina Gstaad is a five star hotel with Three MICHELIN keys in Gstaad Switzerland. Perched on a sunny mountainside, this exclusive ski resort overlooks the traditional style ski village of Gstaad and its quintessential chalets, while simultaneously being surrounded by an untouched Swiss valley and a phenomenal panoramic view of the Alpines. With unique dining mastery introduced by Chef Francesco Bartolomeis, including experience-driven dining formats and unique flavour profiles, The Alpina Gstaad

The Alpina Lounge & Alpina Terrace  not only offers incredibly breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps but also a never before exposure to such rich and exclusive flavours. 

Living up to its regal name, Badrutt’s Palace in St Moritz, Switzerland has been a hub for high profile figures such as fashion icon Coco Chanel as well as acclaimed director Alfred Hitchcock, to the fashion visionaries and celebrities of today. With a five star rating and incredible guest satisfaction scores, Badrutt’s Palace is the pinnacle of luxury and wealth. Being the first Swiss Hotel to be named on the “World’s Top 50 Hotels” list the palace is home to more than eleven exclusive options for  dining, as well as their Renaissance Bar which stores their wide variety of whiskies and curated collection of cigars and champagnes, they also have a premier selection of 500-plus vintage and rare wines, marking them as attaining one of the largest collections in Switzerland. 

Badrutt’s Palace, St Moritz, Switzerland        

There is no better way to experience the Swiss Alps than to kill two birds with one stone by visiting both St. Moritz and Gstaad in Switzerland. These esteemed ski locations offer high-altitude, challenging slopes and immense beauty for advanced skiers to indulge in. Gstaad is known as the golden standard for alpine luxury individuals with its luxurious properties. Whereas St. Moritz offers a glamourous historical options and many unmissable events such as the Golf Days St. Moritz, which is a 9-hole tournament on the snow that takes place every February in between the weekends of their iconic White Turf horse races. Each day of the event features an official amateur tournament, and is open to the public in the afternoon. In classic St.Moritz fashion as a luxury alpine resort, the tournament features VIP lounges, luxury prizes, as well as après-golf gatherings like their quintessential cheese fondue. This grand event is only providing more entertainment and activities for guests to satiate their winter sport desires.