There are a long list of all-inclusive beach resorts around the world, so if you’re a skier, you’ve probably thought about a stay at an all-inclusive ski resort. After all, it’s so much easier (and often cheaper) to have all you need included in one rate right on the property. You start searching for the options in the U.S. and at first glance it looks like you’ll have plenty to pick from. Then you click on a link that looks enticing, jackpot!
Well, maybe not. It gives you a list of reasons why you should book an all-inclusive ski resort, but as you read through, it turns out, not one property is actually an all-inclusive ski resort. “How does that make any sense?” you wonder. “There might be a few hotels located at ski resorts, but where are the true all-inclusive ones? There have to be some, right?”
As it turns out, there aren’t any in the U.S. That means those headlines are just meant to lure you in with the hope you’ll book something you weren’t really looking for. Or maybe they were just trying to sell you a glamorous new ski outfit. The reality is, Europeans have well over a dozen to choose from, but the closest you’ll find to the U.S. is in Québec, Canada and it will open just in time for the 2021-2022 ski season in December.
If you have your heart set on a true all-inclusive ski resort, you’ll need to head to the Great White North or across the Big Pond to Europe. All are part of the well-known Club Med brand, with these properties some of the top picks whether you want to try out Canada’s sparkling new resort or catch a flight to Europe.
Club Med Québec - Canada
Club Med Québec offers something year-round, including fall hikes among colorful foliage, a snowy wonderland that will await guests in the winter. The all-inclusive package includes unlimited ski-in/ski-out access, lift tickets, group ski and snowboard lessons, all-day gourmet dining and open bar, and entertainment. Other activities are included in the rate package too, like snowshoeing, ice skating, and Nordic walking. Club Med Québec has developed themed ski workshops led by trained instructors. Guests can enhance their ski skills through challenging and technical conditions across various types of terrain or take part in workshops.
Club Med St. Moritz Roi Soleil - Switzerland
Club Med also makes it more affordable to enjoy a week in St. Moritz. Nestled at the foot of the Swiss Alps, this all-inclusive family-friendly ski resort sits in the Engadine valley, which has hosted the Winter Olympics and the Ski World Championships multiple times. There are over 217 miles of slopes, ski lessons for beginners and mountain guides for the more experienced skiers. Plus, when you book a 7-night package your ski pass is included. Look forward to horse-drawn rides through the snow, and dinners featuring Swiss fondue. There’s also a pool and wellness area, a theater for evening entertainment and a huge lounge bar area.
Club Med Val Thorens Sensations - France
The highest resort in Europe, Club Med Val Thorens Sensations is a state-of-the-art hotel, often named among the very best in Europe. Enjoy ski-in, ski-out access in the heart of the 3 Valleys, combining exceptional skiing with fantastic après-ski in a magnificent setting with panoramic mountain views. Nine out of 10 rooms offer a view of the slopes and the list of amenities is long, including Club Med Spa by CARITA which features all the latest fitness trends and a hammam. Look forward to dining on gourmet Michelin-star fare and spending nights at the main bar with a balcony that has an outdoor hot tub for soaking under the stars.
Club Med Pragelato Via Lattea - Italy
This Club Med offering is unique in that it’s made up of individual chalet-style buildings that host the rooms and a large communal area featuring the wellness areas, restaurants, and entertainment. You’ll have direct access to both Pragelato and Via Lattea ski areas, which are just steps away from the boot room, with everything, your food and drink, flights, transfers, lift passes, childcare, and more, all included. The property also has a spa with an indoor heated pool, sauna and hot tub. There are three different restaurants, including one on the mountain, perfect for that in-between skiing break.
Club Med Serre Chevalier - France
This all-inclusive resort is nestled in the French Alps, made up of stone and wooden chalets that give it the look of a real Alpine hamlet, nestled near a small lake against the larch wood slopes. All-inclusive packages include return flights and transfers between the airport and the Club Med Village, accommodation, all your meals (with beer, wine, and soft drinks), an open bar, access to the kids’ clubs, ski passes, and group ski or boarding lessons for all levels. Guided snowshoe walks are included too. If you didn’t get enough of a workout on the slopes, there’s a fitness, cardio-training, weight training room plus an indoor pool and aquafitness classes. A variety of evening entertainment is offered as well.
