As winter approaches Texas, it’s sometimes hard for us to imagine ourselves surrounded by white powder and steeps that take your breath away. Throughout France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany you can take a walk back in time to a culture where ski was not just a sport, but their lifeblood. The Alps with their quaint villages boasts chalets, hotels, inns and all-inclusive luxury ski resorts by Club Med.
In Europe, these ski resort areas are all about the après-ski. You can enjoy 5-star culinary and wine experiences with soothing spas and enough activity to entertain all ages. Transportation to and from the ski resorts can be very easy with rail options that climb through beautiful scenery, so you don’t have to worry about tire chains.
The top 5 best ski resorts in Europe, according to Conde Nast Traveler are:
- St Moritz, Switzerland
- Lech Zürs am Alberg, Austria
- Val d’Isère, France
- Kitzbühel, Austria
- Courmayeur, Italy
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
- Courchevel, France
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Chamonix–Mont Blanc, France
- Cervinia, Italy
Westlake families can reserve your luxury ski vacation and all other travel needs by contacting their neighbor, Lainey Melnick, the owner of the Westlake-area branch of Dream Vacations, ranked in the top 12% worldwide. Lainey has been a part of the Westlake community for 20 years, and her four children, Alex, Dan, Skylar and Sydney, have attended 6 of the Eanes ISD schools. She is the 2017 recipient of the OPAL Award for Women for outstanding performance and leadership in community and business. Westlake Chamber of Commerce Gold Member.