Winter Destinations for Skiers and Non-Skiers Alike

Here we've rounded up five hotels that roll out all the stops for those who avoid the slopes, while welcoming the winter sports fanatics with exhilarating trails and breathtaking scenery. From ice skating and snow biking to alpine ski routes and heli-skiing, these hotels will quickly become favorite destinations for skiers and non-skiers alike.

Montage Deer Valley in Utah

For Skiers:

With a coveted location atop Empire Pass, Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, offers the only true ski-in/ski-out accessibility just steps from the slopes. Directly adjacent to three high-speed chairlifts, the resort offers access to more than 200 acres of sprawling terrain and more than 100 different trails. While providing traditional alpine ski routes, the resort also gives more adventurous guests an opportunity to enjoy heli-skiing, which involves jumping from a helicopter to discover otherwise inaccessible natural trails, at high altitudes and even faster speeds. For those looking to explore these remote areas, but aren't quite ready for the adrenaline rush that comes with jumping out of a helicopter or mountaineering, snow-cat skiing is available to grant direct access to carefully selected ski environments.

For Non-Skiers:

For those looking to enjoy the snowy terrain without skis or a snowboard, Montage Deer Valley provides some great alternatives. Guests can go snow tubing or snowshoeing on property or head to the nearby Olympic Park to try speeding down the tracks in a bobsled or practicing their figure 8 ice skating. The park also features the added benefits of snowmobiling and dogsledding. For amusement without the chill, indulge in the signature Altitude Therapy Treatment at Spa Montage, which incorporates a warm, oxygen-infused, mineralizing bath followed by a scrub and massage to stimulate respiration and relax the body. Rates begin at $305 per night.

Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire

For Skiers:

As New Hampshire's largest ski area, Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire is the premier destination for ski and snowboarders to enjoy tremendous snow conditions and grooming, magnificent scenery and a friendly staff providing excellent service. Located at the base of the Northeast's highest mountain peak, the resort offers 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding area, including 102 trails and glades, four terrain parks, ten lifts and four high-speed quads. Guests can also enjoy 100 kilometers of cross-country terrain that winds through the White Mountains National Forest and leads to icicle-crusted waterfalls. For youngsters, the resort offers a Hobbits Ski and Snow Board School where guests ages 4 - 12 can learn the basics for hitting the slopes.

For Non-Skiers:

For non-skiers, the property provides an array of alternative winter activities including snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice climbing, tubing, snowmobiling and, for the more adventurous, the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour. The tour is New England's longest canopy tour, with 10 zip lines that descend more than 1,000 feet in elevation, as well as two suspension bridges, and deep-forest hiking and repelling. The resort also invites kids (ages 5-13) to enjoy snowmobiling through banked turns, wooded runs and winding trails with the Kids Snowmobile Park. Spectacular horse-drawn sleigh rides, intimate culinary experiences and relaxing nature-inspired treatments in the stunning 25,000-square-foot Spa, ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy this winter. Rates starting from $229 per night.

Hotel Madeline Telluride in Colorado

For Skiers:

Telluride, Colorado is quickly becoming a favorite ski destination out West. The lift lines are never long, the slopes never crowded, and the town's après ski ambiance is one of the best in the country - from rustic cowboy saloons to cozy bars with burning fireplaces and live music. Sitting atop the gondola in Mountain Village, Hotel Madeline Telluride features one of the best ski-in/ski-out locations in Telluride, offering views of snow-clad peaks and 2,000 acres for winter exploration. Guests can start their stay at NEVE, an ultimate ski valet and outfitter that provides everything from poles to boot warming. After gearing up, they can hit the slopes and explore 84 trails for all skiing levels, including lessons at Telluride Ski School for the kids and heli-skiing on the miles of untracked powder in the San Juan Mountains for the experts.

For Non-Skiers:

When the snow begins to fall, there are plenty of activities at Hotel Madeline Telluride for the non-skier to pursue including dog-sled tours led by eight to ten Alaskan Huskies that whisk adventurers though the Colorado backcountry and guided snowmobile tours through the alpine meadows to the historic town of Alta. For dinner, a snow-cat can pull guests to Gorrono Ranch, a mountaintop restaurant that offers western-style dinners, beautiful views, and a crackling bonfire. Guests can also enjoy ice skating at Town Park, ice climbing on local waterfalls, snow-biking on nearby slopes, and snowshoeing excursions. Rates begin at $265 a night.

Gstaad Palace in Switzerland

For Skiers:

Located in the charming chalet village of Saanenland in the Bernese Alps, Gstaad Palace has long welcomed winter sports aficionados. Known for its famous ski and snowboarding trails, Gstaad offers 155 miles of slopes, 62 lifts, elevations over 9,800 feet, as well as sled runs, and snow parks with panoramic views of the mountains. Gstaad Palace is convenient to the Gstaad Mountain Rides featuring six independent ski regions including Glacier 3000 - the only glacial area in the Bernese Oberland to be open from November to the beginning of May. The region also offers sledding, ice climbing, hiking, curling, husky sledges, carriage rides, ballooning and snow golf.

For Non- Skiers:

There are plenty of non-sports activities at the legendary Gstaad Palace. Guests can spend their leisure time enjoying one of the Hammam treatments at the Palace Spa, dining on Champagne truffle fondue at La Fromagerie and finishing the evening at the legendary GreenGo nightclub, the hottest après-ski scene in town. Kids can enjoy specialty hot chocolate exclusively made for the resort and prepared to order according to preference - nearly solid, slushy, or as smooth as silk. Hotel rates at Gstaad Palace start from CHF 720 (approximately $775 USD).

Principe di Savoia in Milan

For Skiers:

Located at the base of the Alps in Milan, Hotel Principe di Savoia is an ideal location for athletes who don't want to stray far from the city. The hotel offers a complimentary car service to the nearby ski town of Courmayeur two hours away on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, where all levels of skiers can enjoy the slopes before heading back to the glamour and bustle of Milan. Guests at Hotel Principe di Savoia can take in views of the majestic mountains on a clear winter day from the Club 10 Fitness and Beauty Center, as they relax their muscles with a soothing spa treatment after a long day of skiing.

For Non- Skiers:

For those who prefer to stay in town, Hotel Principe di Savoia offers non-skiers a memorable holiday shopping experience with exclusive Fashion Tours available upon request at the hotel. Located in Italy's fashion capital, Hotel Principe di Savoia can arrange the following: a visit to the Atelier Versace Headquarters, where guests can shop for original evening dresses worn by the models of Gianni Versace; a special welcome at the Gucci Boutique in Via Montenapoleone with a private room and breakfast or cocktail; and/or a top welcome in the VIP room at Valentino, with the option for the hotel to schedule a flight for guests to visit the Haute Couture Atelier in Rome or Paris. At high end jeweler Cartier, receive a welcome in the VIP private room with the option to organize lunch or dinner in the exclusive top terrace. Fashion Tours are available upon request throughout the year. Rates start at $330 USD per night.