Beyond Skiing
A Day Without Skis
The mountain, minus the piste
Beyond skiing, the Alps reveal another rhythm. Historic villages, illuminated trails, wellness, culture, shopping, gastronomy and legendary après-ski all shape the experience. Across the nine Best of the Alps destinations, a day can be spent exploring local heritage, relaxing in a spa, wandering through boutiques or simply enjoying Alpine life. Here, the mountains are not only a place to ski, but a place to experience in every way.
Beyond thePiste, By Design
A full day even without a lift pass
Nine resorts, countless ways to experience the Alps beyond skiing: from village life and local culture to wellness, gastronomy, shopping and après-ski, each destination reveals a different side of Alpine life.
Nine Resorts, No Skis Required
A different rhythm of Alpine life
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Beyond Skiing, Answered
Winter evenings offer experiences of their own. In Crans-Montana, the 2-km Lantern Path transforms the snowy landscape with lights, artistic installations and events after dark. St. Anton am Arlberg offers a very different atmosphere, with its famous après-ski culture bringing skiers and non-skiers together at the end of the day.
The destination itself is part of the experience. Megève combines its historic village centre with boutiques, galleries and cafés, while Kitzbühel brings shopping and contemporary lifestyle into its medieval centre. Cortina d’Ampezzo adds a distinctly Italian dimension, with its elegant town centre, shopping and social life.
Absolutely. Lech Zürs am Arlberg lends itself to a slower Alpine rhythm, combining refined hospitality, wellness and village life, while Davos Klosters offers spas and cultural attractions alongside its urban character. Both show that a day in the mountains can also be about taking time, relaxing and simply enjoying the destination.
The Alps are also places of history and culture. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc invites visitors to explore its mountaineering heritage and historic town, while Courmayeur combines the character of an Aosta Valley village with Italian food, cafés and wellness. Both offer ways to experience mountain culture without putting on skis.
Photo credits
Snowshoeing excursion - Fabian Bodet / Davos Ice Dream - Marcel Giger / Lorenzo Gambato / Winter Hiking on the High Promenade in Davos - Martin Bissig / Guide Dolomiti / Lifestyle Shopping - Kitzbühel Tourismus / Curling - Alexis Feuillet / Tobogganing at Arlberger Bergbahnen, Ski Arlberg - St. Anton am Arlberg / Coffee Break, Kitzbühel - Kitzbühel Tourismus