Last update: February 7th, 2026

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If a European a mountain holiday is the thing for you here our 5 best destinations in the Alps for having the perfect getaway. Whether you are searching for a ski-destination, a spa retreat, good food or just a relaxing escape from your city life all of these 5 towns will offer all of that - and even more!

1. Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

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Madonna di Campiglio is a ski resort in northern Italy. It's surrounded by the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, which includes the Brenta Dolomites mountain range, a glacier, lakes and trails. Madonna di Campiglio is also one of the most fashionable and trendy ski destination with noticeable people both on and off the pistes. Madonna is a place for designer ski wear by day and a voluminous fur coat for the ritual see-and-be-seen passeggiata through town each evening. More surprisingly, it is also popular with young snowboarders, thanks in part to the four terrain parks.

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2. St. Moritz, Switzerland

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St. Moritz is a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin valley. It is an international and cosmopolitan destination, known for hosting the Winter Olympics twice. For this reason it had a world-championship bobsled run made of natural ice and an outdoor Olympic ice rink. Its frozen lake hosts polo, cricket and even horse racing on ice. Guests from all over the world appreciate the modern Alpine lifestyle, characterised by top-class restaurants that can satisfy gourmet demands even by the side of the slopes, hotels that set standards in every category, and events of international calibre. For some inspiration on St. Moritz best hotels check out our favourite resorts there here.

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3. Zermatt, Switzerland

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Zermatt, in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town, at an elevation of around 1,600 meters, lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. The town's touristic development is closely linked to what is most probably the world's most famous mountain. The vacation destination is a car-free zone, has preserved its original character and offers nearly unlimited possibilities as far as excursions are concerned, which makes it the perfect mountain destination for winter and summer time.

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4. Chamonix, France

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - usually shortened to Chamonix - is a resort area near the junction of France, Switzerland and Italy. At the base of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps, it's renowned for its skiing. It is a very fashionable mountain destination, with six different ski areas cater to all levels from beginners to extreme skiers. Besides skiing, Chamonix is a great place for hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, golf and tennis, or just relaxing.

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5. Klosters-Serneus, Switzerland

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Popular with celebrities since the 1950s, Klosters ski areas include the Madrisa, also home to the Madrisa Land adventure park. Klosters is a picture book holiday resort: an elegant chalet-style village, authentic traditions and an international flair with many cosmopolitan customs. During recent decades, Klosters has enjoyed an international media presence, thanks to its illustrious guests from the British royal family.  Despite this, the elegant village, which retains its original character and chalet style, is never aloof. On the contrary: discreet luxury with understatement has become the formula for success in the upper Prättigau. As such, the town is still a popular destination for many famous guests who wish to relax in peace here.

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