Ski In, Ski Out Accommodation You'll Love
It will come as no surprise that ski in, ski out accommodation is one of our most highly requested short break features. We've put together a guide on where to stay for the ultimate skiing convenience.
There's nothing more frustrating than a long walk to the ski lifts in the morning with a pair of skis over your shoulders, poles clutched in your gloved hands, and your clunky ski boots weighing you down. The ease of ski in, ski out digs can't be beaten, and our customers seem to agree with us on that one. Convenience is king, so here we are: a list of all our flexiski ski in, ski out properties - all suitable for short breaks and ski weekends. You don't get much more labour-saving than that.
La Folie Douce Hotel - Chamonix
La Folie Douce Hotel is the first of its kind from legendary après ski aficionados, Folie Douce. It also happens to be the one and only ski in, ski out hotel in Chamonix, so this place gets big brownie points. Linked to the Brévent-Flégère ski area of Chamonix by cable car, this is the one place in town you'll be able to avoid the dreaded ski buses.
Board basis: B&B
Transfer time: 1.25 hours
Piste difficulty: Black. La Folie Douce Hotel is set at the foot of the Savoy lift and, while you will take a short green run to the door, you'll only be able to truly ski down at the end of the day by getting the black run Nantes down from the bottom of the Cornu lift.
4* Fahrenheit Seven - Val Thorens
With beginner slopes on the doorstep, at Hotel Fahrenheit Seven Val Thorens you can grab your ski gear from the heated lockers and step straight onto the pistes. The hotel provides a fantastic spot to people watch from when you're not skiing too. You could even order a chocolat chaud and watch your kids whizz down the nursery slopes.
Board basis: B&B
Transfer time: 2 hours
Piste difficulty: Green. The Hotel Fahrenheit Seven is set on the beginner slopes.
4* Le Hameau du Kashmir - Val Thorens
You don't get much more ski in, ski out than Le Hameau du Kashmir in Val Thorens. This hotel boasts a particularly impressive sun terrace, in addition to immediate piste access. The perfect spot to enjoy an apres ski drink - there's nothing better than a glass of chilled rosé in the sunshine.
Board basis: Room only
Transfer time: 2.5 hours
Piste difficulty: Blue. Le Hameau du Kashmir offers direct access to the Plein Sud lift.
4* Crystal Lifestyle Hotel - Obergurgl
This stylish ski in, ski out hotel in Obergurgl isn't just good for location. The Crystal Lifestyle Hotel's 2,000 square metre spa features three pools, a stylish design, and one of the largest Finnish saunas we've ever seen. Once you've been, you'll understand why it's billed as a 'lifestyle' hotel.
Board basis: Half board
Transfer time: 1.5 hours
Piste difficulty: The Crystal sits opposite the Festkogel gondola at the bottom of a blue and a red run, so all levels should have no problem skiing back to the door.
Chalet des Cascades - Les Arcs
The jewel in the crown of our flexiski chalet portfolio, the Chalet des Cascades in Les Arcs really sets the bar when it comes to ski in, ski out accommodation. Winner of the 2018 World's Best New Ski Chalet, this place keeps going from strength to strength.
Board basis: Chalet catering (Find out more about our chalet experience here)
Transfer time: 2.75 hours
Piste difficulty: Blue
4* Hotel Village Montana - Tignes
If the Hotel Village Montana's ski in, ski out credentials aren't enough to convince you to stay, its impressive heated outdoor pool will be. Set majestically above the Les Almes area of Tignes Le Lac, this 4* hotel is sure to impress.
Board basis: Half board
Transfer time: 2 hours
Piste difficulty: Blue. Ski back to the hotel down the blue Almes run and down to the Almes lift at the start of the day from the door.
4* Norefjell Ski & Spa - Norefjell
The Norwegians know spas better than most and you'll certainly benefit from their expertise at Norefjell Ski & Spa. This stunning on-piste hotel provides world class spa facilities and a peaceful base from which to explore the slopes of Norefjell.
Board basis: B&B
Transfer time: 1.5 hours
Piste difficulty: Norefjell Ski & Spa is located beside a nursery slope area, but if you're hoping to ski back from a day on the mountain you'll need to be able to ski blue runs as a minimum.
4* Radisson Blu Resort - Trysil
Sitting just at the bottom of the slopes, providing fantastic ski in, ski out access is the expansive Radisson Blu Resort Trysil. As a superior 4* hotel, it combines stylish and comfortable rooms with high quality service and exceptional facilities.
Board basis: B&B
Transfer time: 2.75 hours
Piste difficulty: Green
Trubsee Alpine Lodge - Engelberg
Sat halfway up the mountain between Engelberg village and the Mount Titlis summit, Trubsee Alpine Lodge is one for serious skiers - even including a ski pass for each person on the booking. Only accessible by skis or via the cable car, Trubsee Lodge is the very definition of ski in, ski out accommodation.
Board basis: Half board
Transfer time: 1.5 hours
Piste difficulty: Red. The hotel is ski in, ski out from the TITLIS Express cable car mid station, but is essentially surrounded by red runs, so worth considering if you're planning on skiing home.
Other ski in, ski out properties:
- Altapura - Val Thorens
- Residence L'Amara - Avoriaz
- Hotel Le Taos - Tignes
- Myrkdalen Hotel - Myrkdalen
- Hotel Taj-I Mah - Les Arcs
Where to find ski in, ski out accommodation?
You'll probably already have noticed by now that a large concentration of the hotels we've featured in this round up are located in France. French resorts are often sat higher up on the slopes and therefore have better access to fresh snow.
Resorts such as Grindelwald in Switzerland (sat at 1,000m above sea level) simply don't offer ski in, ski out accommodation due to it being slightly less snow sure at village level.
Val Thorens in France is where you'll find the highest concentration of ski in, ski out properties as the highest resort in Europe, located at 2,300m altitude.
If you fancy a stay at any of these hotels or if simply want to find out more, give our Ski Specialists a call on 01962 587777. They can run through the best options for you and your dates.
At flexiski, short breaks and ski weekends are our speciality, but accommodation can also be booked for longer periods if required. Whether you're looking for accommodation only or a full ATOL protected package holiday, our Ski Specialists will be able to help.