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The perfect summer pairing must be spa and hike – and where better to indulge than in a luxury alpine hotel clasped in the mountains.
Take a look at our collection of summer wellness wonders that gleam with positive chillax vibes. Gaze at glorious images of steamy outdoor pools framed by snow-dusted peaks, vast day beds positioned in front of panoramic views, subterranean caves which promise a ‘new you’ and architecturally stunning rooftop plunge pools.
Get ready to dive right in…
Like swimming on top of the Alps, Miramonti’s rooftop mountain pool is wrapped in ancient volcanic stone and overlooks snow-dusted peaks; the forest spa is enclosed by blackened larch and a nearby onsen steams invitingly.
Sink into the vast and unforgettable day beds at Weißes Kreuz that offer easy relaxation and mountain vistas post-massage or after a round of sauna and steam. Lavish and luxurious with a side of prosecco – we totally deserve it!
We love a hotel spa that takes advantage of its environment – step up Forsthofgut surrounded by the Leogang Mountains. The spa, steamy pools, saunas, onsens and bathing lake are revealed as you delve deeper into the forest.
Another eye-catching swim zone, Amrai Suites’ subterranean spa area includes a lap pool topped with an arched copper roof alongside a multitude of spa pleasures including glacier grotto, floating loungers, copper bath, ice fog, steam bath and herbal fire.
Hike and spa go together like cheese and fondue – especially at The Hide’s sumptuous spa hangout made up of saunas, hot tubs, an ice grotto and steam rooms that are perfect for after a tough day in the mountains or detoxing out all that après.
Schgaguler’s subterranean spa level contains a Turkish bath, ice room and mud bath; outside soak up Vitamin D on the pinewood sun deck, splash around in the pool or be bubbly in the panoramic Jacuzzi.
Feel those spa vibes with all your senses at Hotel Arlberg where snow, ice, water and heat narrate the Senses Spa. Pairing with Susanne Kaufmann for the in-house spa products shows the calibre of this wellness wonder.
By working with nature, innovation and wellbeing, Hotel Arlberg Lech has alongside Architect Peter Staic and Pointner Design, created a luxury blueprint for Alpine Health Living.
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Wellness and the Alps have always been inextricably linked due to the abundance of fresh mountain air, crystal clear water and the proximity of nose-tingling pine forests.
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Meet the GOLD-BERGS, our Autumn line-up of Alpine Hotels dressed in the amber tones of Fall - from Italy, Austria, Germany and Switzerland – the scene is indeed magical, marking the start of the wonderful Alpine Indian Summer.
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Caramel timbers, robust chunky stone and larch shingled rooftops amplifies Alpine charisma buttered across the three ‘Malghe’houses of the Borgo Eibn which are draped in the views of the Sauris plateau and the Dolomites.
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Rising up like delicate meringue-whipped peaks, mirroring the Dolomites panorama that surrounds it, the architecture and design of Hotel Milla Montis create an impact.
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Food writer Meredith Erickson has travelled the wintry peaks and picturesque trails of the alpine region of France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
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Looking for a luxury little guesthouse this winter? Check-in to these wintry favourites for a spot of chill time wrapped in blankets of fresh snow, frosted webs, dewy mornings, hot stoves, cracking fire pits and doorstep nature.
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A lair of nature wrapped by the mountains and forests with perhaps one of the best nature-inspired spas in Austria, all overlooking the Leogang Rockies. This design hotel hugs smooth modern interiors that brush up to loveliness of the Alps, complete with its own lake.
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A legendary crash pad of royalty, celebs and lovers of Arlberg, this is the chic chalet hotel and spa of consummate five star style. Interiors are dedicated to Alpine heritage and modern luxe running through the hotel’s family history.
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The Hirschen "Young since 1755", is a love pot of heritage, art, culture, food and style – a Wunderkammer of familiar nostalgia reframed for the nomads who seek roots and prefer to sleep with history.
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Ullrhaus is a hotel of muted luxury, where cool design marries Alpine soul and a minimalist edge. Located in the resort of St Anton in the Tyrolean Alps, home to some of the Alps’ most exhilarating skiing.
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The botanics of nature from cold-pressed organic, virgin Opuntia (Prickly Pear) oil infused with the aromatherapeutic benefits of Geranium Bourbon, Neroli, and Spanish Sage.
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