Alternative Honeymoon Spots for Cold Weather Lovers
Honeymoons are a special experience for newlyweds looking to spend quality time together, and while many choose a safari or a beach hut in the Maldives, a snowy Alpine honeymoon can be just as enchanting.
European leading ski tour operator, Sunweb, has created a list of alternative honeymoon destinations perfect for adventurous couples. If you love thrill-seeking, snow carving, and enjoying a fondue with Mont Blanc as your backdrop, these alpine getaways are ideal.
Six Romantic Alpine Honeymoon Destinations
Explore six romantic Alpine honeymoon destinations that rival the sandy beaches of the Seychelles. With exquisite dining, luxurious accommodations featuring wood-burning fireplaces, and exclusive wellness centres, an Alpine honeymoon offers everything a happy couple needs for a week in paradise.
Spokesperson for Sunweb, Jack Bolus, said: “Honeymoons are a special time for any couple seeking somewhere to kick back and relax after the many months of wedding planning. “But why can’t paradise be in the mountains with snow covered trees, wooded-beamed chalets, and fast-winding ski slopes? We know it’s important for a honeymoon to be as stress-free as possible, that’s why all packages purchased with us can include accommodation, flights and a lift pass, so all you have to do it turn up and ski in wintery paradise!”
Les Deux Alpes
1) Hotel Chalet Mounier
With 200km of slopes to glide down, Les Deux Alpes is France’s second oldest ski resort. The village sits at 1,650m, with lifts going up to 3,600m meaning honeymooners can take on the largest skiable glacier in Europe.1
On top of that, Hotel Chalet Mounier is a stylish, family-run hotel with an abundance of charm. After a full day of skiing, recover in the hotel’s hammam and jacuzzi before treating yourself to a Michelin-starred meal in the hotel restaurant.
Les Trois Vallées
The world’s largest ski area is made up of three different, and equally magical resorts.
Méribel provides access to 600km of slopes, without the hustle and bustle of Val Thorens and the non-skiing tourism traffic found in Courchevel.
2) Residence Premium L’Hévana
A chic apartment with modern and stylish fittings. It also includes free access to the complex’s luxury spa which houses an infrared cabin, a Turkish steam bath, and a heated indoor swimming pool so newly-weds can recharge after a long day on the slopes.
3) Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel
For high-end luxury, exclusivity and a bit of shopping, Courchevel is the resort of choice. Brimming with life, Courchevel is home to some stunning slopes and sumptuous stays, with Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel is literally on the piste and there’s plenty of options nearby for a spot of après to celebrate a new marriage in style.
If it’s more of a party atmosphere sought, the third resort in the 3 Vallées, Val Thorens, should be the destination of choice. With bars galore, and a teeming nightlife, there’s no better place in all of France to continue the party whilst on honeymoon.
4) Hotel Le Sherpa
A charming chalet-style hotel on the edge of town. With wooden beams lining the interior, it has a real alpine feel, stunning view of the mountains and an excellent restaurant to match.
Saas Tal, Saas-Fee
5) Walliserhof Grand Hotel & Spa
Crossing into Switzerland, the luxurious Walliserhof Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of the picturesque Saas-Fee and is the perfect base for an unforgettable honeymoon.
With a world-class wellness centre, the hotel features a heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a gym to recuperate after a full day of slope-carving.
Monterosa, Champoluc
6) Au charmant Petit Lac Spa & Park Hotel
Set on the banks of a small lake, it’s difficult to find a more romantic location than the Au charmant Petit Lac Spa & Park Hotel in Italy.
In the heart of the Aosta valley, this resort sits at the base of the second highest mountain in the alps and as 180km of skiable runs, making it perfectly viable option for a honeymoon ski trip.
All rooms have a balcony and picturesque view of the mountains and the hotel is also half-board meaning newly-weds can also treat themselves to a 3-course dinner menu with a cuisine made up of traditional regional influences with a contemporary twist.
