In the remote Westfjords of Iceland, skiing becomes an adventure: no lifts, no marked trails, no waiting – but instead, heli-skiing over deep fjords, powder snow on black lava slopes, and sea views from the summit. The lodge feels like a quiet promise: hidden, luxurious, intentional.
In Austria, the experience becomes more alpine. The Arlberg region is one of Europe’s most renowned ski areas – with over 300 kilometres of slopes, legendary deep powder, and challenging off-piste terrain.
Andermatt lies between two worlds: sophisticated mountain culture and untamed natural beauty. Broad glacier runs, wide freeride zones, and elevations of over 2,900 metres make this a snow-sure and versatile region. The accommodation is a sanctuary of stone, wood, and Japanese restraint – designed to frame the contrast between crisp mountain air and warm mineral springs.
To end: France. At nearly 3,000 metres above sea level, sound, time, and distance seem to dissolve. The treeline lies far below, and the panorama opens up – clear, vast, uninterrupted. The ski area forms part of the largest interconnected winter sports region in Europe, yet up here it feels almost private. No noise, no rhythm imposed – just long descents, high plateaus, and snow that sets its own pace.
Video of Cabane Tortin by Guido Perrini
This itinerary highlights a refined spectrum of skiing experiences – from remote to iconic, from untouched terrain to perfectly managed slopes. It’s not about superlatives, but about substance: true silence, vastness, clean lines. And that rare sense of everything aligning – landscape, lodging, timing. That’s what we make possible. With a network that anticipates needs, and a standard that resonates long after the final descent.
Have I sparked your interest? Feel free to contact me at any time by phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you!
Susanne Schmitz
E-Mail: s.schmitz@artoftravel.de
phone: 0049 89 211076-71
Austria, Severins Lech, Spa © Magulski | France, Cabane Tortin © Albrecht Voss