{"id":345784,"date":"2026-01-05T11:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=345784"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:57:28","slug":"snow-homes-in-the-most-stunning-winter-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/snow-homes-in-the-most-stunning-winter-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Homes in the Most Stunning Winter Landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why simply holiday in your favorite ski resort when you can embrace high-end mountain living and make it a home? Emma Reynolds reports<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meg\u00e8ve, France<\/a> | Meg\u00e8ve Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ski season officially underway for 2026, winter sports enthusiasts are scattering to mountain destinations across the globe for perfect pistes, picturesque views and an array of outdoor recreation options. Canada and the U.S., Japan, the European Alps and, increasingly, Eastern Europe, are just some of the regions where ski lovers will be making their snowy escapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while there are dozens of five-star hotels and chalets in which to spend a winter vacation, luxury buyers are increasingly discovering the benefits of purchasing property in a ski-focused locale.\u00a0 “Ultimate access to the outdoors is one of the most meaningful benefits of owning a home in these places,” says Austin DePree, co-founder of the architecture firm Northworks<\/a>, with offices across the U.S, including Aspen, Colorado<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These homes become more than somewhere to rest,\u201d DePree adds. \u201cThey\u2019re places to gather, to bring friends and family into an experience, and to share a way of living that\u2019s deeply tied to landscape. Owning a home removes the pressure of trying to maximize every moment during a short stay and allows you to be more present.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy<\/a> | Italy Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the 2026 Winter Games<\/a> will take place from February 6-22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, which also hosted the event in 1956. Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Dolomites,\u201d the Northern Italian resort of Cortina is part of the Dolomiti Superski area. Season after season, jet-setters descend on the town for its upscale lifestyle and nostalgic European glamor (think Slim Aarons photographs from the 1960s and 1970s).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for its alpine-style chalets and midcentury-modern design, Cortina has flair in abundance. A 1950-built home<\/a> in one of the area’s most exclusive pockets is situated in a large private park that contributes to its quiet and refined appeal. The property has 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms, cozy yet refined interiors, a panoramic terrace, indoor pool, fitness room and large garage with a heated snow avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We\u2019re seeing an increased emphasis on comfort, durability and wellness-driven amenities,\u201d says DePree of mountain-based builds. \u201cRadiant heating throughout the home, including garages, mudrooms and primary bathrooms, has become nearly essential. Saunas, steam showers, cold plunge rooms and fitness spaces are increasingly common, reflecting how closely these homes are tied to active lifestyles.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meg\u00e8ve, France<\/a> | Meg\u00e8ve Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chalet Ischia<\/a>, in the high-end ski spot of Meg\u00e8ve in the French Alps, is a case in point. As well as its seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this traditional chalet home has a dedicated wellness area with a hammam, ample space for exercise equipment, and an indoor pool that opens to the outdoors with floor-to-ceiling windows maintaining the connection to nature. Meg\u00e8ve, meanwhile, blends aristocratic heritage and an old-world feel with Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materiality plays a key role in today\u2019s luxury ski properties, says DePree, with many clients gravitating toward natural, tactile materials inspired by a property\u2019s location. At Chalet Ischia, exposed wood beams, reclaimed wooden flooring and walls, and custom stonework all contribute to the authentic aesthetic. Most importantly of all, the property is located right on the slopes of La Princesse with direct ski access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donnelly, Idaho<\/a> | Group One Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ski-in\/ski-out properties are highly sought-after no matter the location, and in Donnelly, Idaho, an 8,000 sq ft estate<\/a> delivers. The sprawling mountainside home within the resort of Tamarack is situated on a peak named Sugar Loaf with direct access to one of the area\u2019s most challenging slopes. A contemporary five-bedroom house designed by award-winning architect Dale Jones-Evans, it includes an 800-bottle wine cellar, integrated sound system, sauna and outdoor fireplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such properties promote wellness beyond their luxury amenities, says DePree\u2014they offer the opportunity to unplug from urban routines into a healthier, more intentional lifestyle. \u201cThese environments naturally encourage movement, time outside and a closer relationship with daylight, weather and seasonality,\u201d he explains. \u201cThere\u2019s a mental clarity that comes from living in places where the built environment feels secondary to the landscape. These homes serve as a retreat that supports both activity and rest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Milan to Mexico City, here\u2019s where you\u2019ll really want to be in 2026<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why simply holiday in your favorite ski resort when you can embrace high-end mountain living and make it a home? Emma Reynolds reports Meg\u00e8ve, France | Meg\u00e8ve Sotheby’s International Realty With ski season officially underway for 2026, winter sports enthusiasts are scattering to mountain destinations across the globe for perfect pistes, picturesque views and an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770377,"featured_media":345792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1399,1398],"tags":[1441,1448,1453],"class_list":["post-345784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","category-featured","tag-france","tag-idaho","tag-italy"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Snow-Homes_Sugarloaf-Idaho.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rXa","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346184,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/significant-sales-january-2026-highlights\/","url_meta":{"origin":345784,"position":0},"title":"Significant Sales: January 2026 Highlights","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"February 26, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"From a US$50.7M sale in New York, New York, to a \u20ac13.5M sale in Nice, France, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby\u2019s International Realty global network in January. 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