What could be better than being pampered in a spa after a varied day in the fresh, clear mountain air? Massages loosen up tired skiers' calves, sauna sessions provide warmth from within, and from the infinity pool you can watch the hustle and bustle on the slopes right outside your hotel door ... a winter dream that becomes reality in these 10 spa hotels on the slopes:

Seasons Niseko, Japan

Since the Netflix hit "World's Most Amazing Holiday Rentals," the Seasons Niseko is known to just about everyone who is interested in extraordinary luxury accommodations. It boasts a huge heated indoor pool, sauna, wine cellar, home theater, and five bedrooms. At the ski-in chalet, a starred private chef pampers guests. Upon request, the spa team will come directly to the chalet. The Seasons Niseko is located directly in the ski area of Annupuri and Higashiyama.

Seasons Niseko
432-51 Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1511, Japan
Tel.: +62 811-3882-825
Web: seasons-niseko.com
Price: from approx. € 19.500,-/night

The Little Nell, Aspen/Colorado - USA

This creative design hotel in the Rocky Mountains is the only five-star ski-in, ski-out hotel in the entire ski area. From rooms and suites designed by renowned designers to two restaurants and three bars, everything is geared toward making guests feel at home. The Health Center brings pure relaxation as a spa on the slopes. The massage menu includes highlights of international spa traditions. For example, Swedish massages are available as well as hot stone massages. A heated outdoor pool and a hot tub with a view of the mountains complete the offer.

The Little Nell
E. Durant Avenue 675, Aspen, 81611 Colorado, USA
Tel: +1 855 920 4600
Web: thelittlenell.com
Price: double room with breakfast from € 588,-/person

Hotel Arlberg, Lech/Austria

This family-run hotel in the center of Lech, just a few steps from the nearest ski slope, scores with a spa that's a retreat for all. Couples relax in the quiet Adults Only section, and families also have their own areas. The innovative spa gets its special atmosphere from award-winning design, personalized lighting and color concepts, and exceptional relaxation experiences. Steam baths, relaxation showers, saunas and heated indoor and outdoor pools, plus distant views of the mountains: it doesn't get much more beautiful than this.

Hotel Arlberg Lech
Tannberg 187, 6764 Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria
Tel.: +43 5583 21340
Web: arlberghotel.at
Price: from about € 410,-/night

Six Senses Residences, Courchevel/France

In the heart of Courchevel 1850, in the middle of the legendary Trois Vallées ski region, lies the Six Senses Residences Courchevel. Here, contemporary luxury meets traditional alpine chic. Under the motto "ski in, spa out," guests indulge in relaxation at a spa whose design was inspired by the organic shapes of snowdrifts. Facials, massages, outdoor hot tub, gym, pool, Kneipp facilities - this is what the shortcut on the way to deep relaxation looks like.

Six Senses Residences & Spa
291 Rue des Tovets, 73120 Courchevel, France
Tel.: +33 4 79 06 93 63
Web: sixsenses.com
Price: from 1.910,-/night

Cheval Blanc Courchevel

Now consisting of five maisons, Maison Blanc's hotel collection is known for reading every wish from its guests' eyes. The most recent opening, the Cheval Blanc Parisis already a legend. And not even a year old. Cheval Blanc opened its first Maison in 1950 in the noble ski resort of Courchevel. And it is still top in every respect. The spa pampers with products from Guerlain. Mind, body and spirit get what they need here. In the pool, the Jacuzzi, the hot tub, and the Russian outdoor banya, soothing warmth awaits in the midst of the winter wonderland.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Le, 73120 Courchevel, France
Tel.: +33 4 79 00 50 50
Web: chevalblanc.com

Suvretta House, St. Moritz/Switzerland

Modern beauty treatments and soothing massages with the care products of Swiss Cellcosmet & Cellmen: that is The SwissCellSpa Experience at Suvretta House. In addition, the products of the multiple international award-winning spa brand ilā from England are used. After a soothing, revitalizing treatment, you immediately feel good again in your skin - and 10 years younger. In the spacious Sports & Pleasure Club, you can relax in the outdoor and indoor pools, solarium, sauna, vaporium or caldarium. In the gym you train under professional supervision.

Suvretta House
Via Chasellas 1, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 81 836 36 36
Web: suvrettahouse.ch
Price: from about € 340,-/night

Aman Le Mélezin, Courchevel/France

Committed to the tradition of a fine French château. Committed to innovation. That's how you could sum up the concept at Aman Le Mélézin. Located directly on the Bellecôte slopes, it's as close as you can get to skiing in the Trois Valées. Two levels of the hotel are taken up by the spa. It offers pool, hydrotherapy and treatments. The Mélezin Spa Journey is the property's signature treatments. It includes a dry brush massage, a massage with warm oil and hot stones. Finally, skin is pampered with a moisturizing facial.

Aman Le Mélezin
310 Rue de Bellecôte, 73120 Courchevel, France
Tel.: +33 4 79 08 01 33
Web: aman.com
Price: from about € 1.600,-/night

Alpenstern Panoramahotel, Damüls/Austria

Many things speak for the family-run hotel in Vorarlberg. Among other things, the excellent cuisine. But here we are talking about top hotels with a spa on the slopes. And these two attributes also apply to the Hotel Alpenstern. After a varied day outdoors, head to the "Himmelreich" panorama spa. Adults relax in the Adults-Only area, enjoy a treatment or the sauna world. The view from the outdoor infinity pool is also unbeatable. 

Alpenstern Panorama Hotel
Oberdamüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Vorarlberg, Austria
Tel.: +43 5510 513
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at
Price: from € 340,-/night

Alpina Dolomites Gardena Health Lodge & Spa, Alpe di Siusi/Italy

The member of the Leading Hotels of the World™ welcomes its guests on the Alpe di Siusi in the middle of the Dolomites. At the Alpina Spa, a team of professionals is dedicated to health, beauty, strengthening the immune system and vital energy. The focus is on new, holistic treatment methods. Tailor-made and multi-day health retreats complete the offer. Various saunas and steam baths awaken the spirits.

Alpina Dolomites Gardena Health Lodge & Spa
Alpe di Siusi, Compatsch, 62/3, 39040 Castelrotto BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 796004
Web: alpinadolomites.it

Gstaad Palace, Gstaad/Switzerland

Living in a castle - who doesn't dream of that? With 41 mountain railroads and a total of 220 kilometers of slopes, Gstaad is one of the most popular Swiss ski resorts. But when it comes to well-being and relaxation, this is also the place to be. Because in the Palace Spa, which covers around 1,800 square meters, all expectations are exceeded. Nine treatment rooms, a private spa, saunas and steam baths, and a unique hammam experience are just some of the attractions. Also spectacular: the view of the Swiss Alps.

Gstaad Palace, a Leading Hotel of the World
Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 33 748 50 00
Web: palace.ch
Price: from € 467,-/night