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Ski Resorts for Non Skiers
- Our 300+ resorts offer much more than just skiing...
- Get blood pumping with ice climbs, husky sleds, and toboggans.
- Unwind with spas, shopping, and award-winning restaurants.
You don't have to ski to fall in-love with a wintry mountain resort. Some have so many options you could close the slopes and there would still be plenty to do. From shopping to spas, walking to skating, whether you are accompanying a skier or just want a different kind of winter holiday. Below are our recommendations for non-skiers who are happy to stay that way - or read our guide to the Best Ski Resort for Non Skiers.
When you're ready to start a holiday search, we recommend using our 'Non Skier' filter and we'll only show you resorts with plenty to do off the slopes.
Most Popular Non-Skier Holidays
Chamonix, France
Sooner or later, anyone serious about snow needs to head to ‘Cham'. Home to the epic Vallée Blanche, Chamonix's charming atmosphere and lively nightlife secures it as a firm favourite with advanced skiers and non-skiers alike, and it’s not hard to see why.
Hidden Gem Non-Skier Holidays
Bad Gastein, Austria
Jaw-dropping landscapes, wide, tree-lined runs, and Victorian elegance - welcome to Bad Gastein. By day, zipline over the Gastein gorge and ice-pick your way up frozen waterfalls. By night, warm up with an aromatic Glühwein, or get the party started with peach schnapps shots. Prost!
FAQs about non-ski holidays
Your questions answered by our non-skiing holiday expert
Abbie Warren
Can I go on a ski holiday and not ski?
Yes, absolutely! Many people enjoy going on ski holidays, even if they don't ski, thanks to resorts offering fantastic spas and pools, cosy chalets, scenic hikes and strolls, lively après-ski, and delicious mountain cuisine.
Choose to tear it up on the slopes with toboggan runs, husky sledging, and snowmobile rides, or kick back and relax with a hot chocolate, trip to the sauna, or time shopping around the local town, all before meeting back up for fondue and fun at the local restaurants. Bon appetite!
What is there to do at a ski resort if you don’t ski?
Relax in spas and saunas, check out viewpoints up on cable-car rides, enjoy winter hikes and walks, snowshoe, toboggan, grab a ride on a husky or reindeer sledge, or soak up the mountain atmosphere with good food and buzzing après-ski. The choice is yours!
Where is the best winter vacation for people who don’t ski?
The Swiss Alps are excellent for non-skiers, offering beautiful hikes, delicious alpine eats, and plenty of mountain magic.
Away from the Alps, Lapland in Finland delights adults and children alike with snow-spun scenery, cosy winter activities, and even the opportunity to spot St. Nicholas on a reindeer ride.
What are the best resorts to visit if you don’t ski?
- Chamonix, France, offers plenty to do in town and out. Join friends on the mountain with activities such as snowshoeing, husky sledding, hiking, and climbing, or choose to relax with spas, retail therapy, and exquisite French cuisine.
- Kitzbühel, Austria delights guests with its famous spas and vast mountain scenery. Unwind among the bubbles with a glass of champers, then dance the night away with Austria’s world-famous après that goes on well past midnight.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, entices guests with fine Italian dining, dramatic Dolomite scenery, and hikes that’ll take your breath away. Clock up the miles, then load up on the carbs. It’s a win-win!
- Zermatt, Switzerland, is a true winter wonderland. Take to the mountains with hikes, sledding, and skating, then unwind in towns that’ll have you feeling like you’ve been swept up in a snowglobe.
What ski resort in France is best for non-skiers?
What is the best ski resort in Austria for non-skiers?
Kitzbühel’s medieval town, luxury shopping scene, collection of winter walks, and numerous spas and saunas make it ideal for non-skiers, offering a charming atmosphere that extends far beyond the slopes.
What is the best ski resort in Italy for non-skiers?
Cortina d’Ampezzo is excellent for non-skiers, offering fine Italian dining, spas and saunas, upscale shopping, and stunning Dolomite scenery that needs to be seen to be believed.
Is Switzerland worth visiting if you don’t ski?
Yes, definitely! Switzerland offers heaps to do, from scenic train journeys, thermal spas, and alpine views to epic hikes, sky-high cablecar rides, and gooey, rich raclette cheeses by the dozen.
Can you go to the Alps and not ski?
Yes. There’s plenty to do in the Alps if you don’t ski. Enjoy sightseeing in the towns and mountains, find your zen in the local saunas and spas, dine in mountain tavernas right on the slopes, or enjoy plenty of winter excursions, including hiking, snowshoeing, and ice skating.
What to wear on a ski holiday if you’re not skiing?
Pack warm. You won’t be getting the warmth of skiing down the mountain, so layers will be your friend. Wear thermal tops and bottoms, waterproof boots, a waterproof coat or ski jacket, and remember a beanie and gloves.
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Blogs for Non-Skiers
Our pick of the best après ski resorts
From dancing on tables to Euro-pop classics to relaxing beers on a sunny terrace with mint mountain views, this is the best après ski in Europe.
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How to combine a city break with a ski holiday
Can’t choose between a city escape or a ski holiday in the mountains? Get the best of both worlds by combining the best slopes and après with a fantastic winter city break.
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Find your zen with relaxing ski spa holidays in Europe
Looking for an indulgent escape? Embark on a spa ski holiday to glide down pristine peaks, then soak up the atmosphere in idyllic thermal pools overlooking snow-capped peaks.
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9 May, 2025
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