There are few things in life more romantic than the sun-setting over a snow-capped mountain peak. With windswept hair, and light reflecting off the snow, there’s really no better time to propose to your loved one than on top of a mountain.
European Leading Ski Holiday Provider, Sunweb, has created a guide for those planning to pop the question in the mountains this winter, helping them to plan the perfect spot on the slopes with a selection of stunning views and luxury accommodations to celebrate in style.
The proposal guide highlights five of the most jaw-dropping views to form the backdrop of any envy-inducing engagement shot, and with all of them on the mountains, there’s also the opportunity to slalom back down to the village in tandem before cracking open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate!
Spokesperson for Sunweb, Jack Bolus, said: “Proposals are a special moment in any relationship and the mountains are full of natural beauty.
“It might be unusual, but we believe the slopes are a good spot to pop the question. And, to avoid adding any stress to an already nerve-wracking situation, all our packages can include accommodation, flights and a lift pass, so all you have to worry about is not losing the ring on a chairlift!”
Les Arcs
There are six panoramic viewing spots – as well as 425km of slopes in the Paradiski area – which would make for the optimal shot, but our recommendation is the The Panoramic Terrace of Varet. Found at the top of the Varet gondola, Le Pass Aiguille Rouge – translated as the Red Needle Pass – is a short walk from the gondola and would be a more-than suitable place to get down on one knee.
To celebrate in style, Sunweb offers the Résidence Prestige Odalys Edenarc from £1,023 per person, allowing the happy couple to relax by the heated indoor pool, just a stone’s throw from the ski lift.
Dolomiti Superski
The highest point of the Dolomites is Punta Penìa, conveniently opposite the top of the Punta Rocca cable car, making this a perfect place to propose. With 360-degree panorama views from the rooftop terrace, there’s no shortage of vantage points for a good back drop to a proposal.
Once the views have been taken in, the Marmolada ‘Bellunese’ glacier awaits – one of the most stunning red runs in all of Europe with views of the Dolomites iconic rocky mountain faces for company all the way down.
The stunning Hotel Cesa Tyrol is situated just above Canazei and offers a wellness centre and even a shuttle to and from the slopes so new fiancés don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to get in a celebratory round of drinks. Flights, accommodation and lift pass are available from £1,467 per person for a week of Dolomite skiing.
Les 3 Vallées
With 600km of slopes to explore in the 3 valleys, there are a plethora of proposal opportunities, but in Méribel, Le Mont Vallon peak sits just shy of 3,000 metres and offers an incredible viewing experience. With the 3 Vallées largest glacier, the Glacier de Gébroulaz, in the foreground, the sweeping view of the entire region makes for a suitable place to ask for a hand in marriage.
Across the valley in Val Thorens, La Cime Caron at 3,200m makes skiers reluctant to get make on their skis because of the breathtaking views. It offers a 360-degree panorama of the French, Swiss and Italian alps so proposals can be tailored depending on which country you favour the most!
Hotel Le Mottaret is a beautiful hotel in Méribel, in a quiet location to the newly engaged couple can enjoy their engagement in relative peace and quiet. With its ski in ski out access, you can waste no time getting in the sauna after a long day out on the slopes. Prices start at £1,252 per person for two people for a seven-night stay.
Alp D’Huez
The Pic Blanc is the highest point in the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine area where, on a clear day, one-fifth of France can be seen. At the top of the Pic Blanc cable car, the viewpoint also represents the starting place of one of the most famous and difficult runs in Europe – La Sarenne.
Once the hard bit is out the way, and your partner has said ‘yes’, there’s the easy task of a not-so-leisurely 16km black run back down to the bottom – the longest black in Europe.
The Appart’ Hotel Prestige Odalys l’Eclose is just 100m from the ski lift and has a heated pool and sauna and is available with flights, lift pass and ski rental from £772 per person for two people for 7 nights.
Zermatt
The Matterhorn is a fabled mountain face and would make for the perfect backdrop to any proposal picture. At a whopping 3,883 metres above sea level, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is surrounded by 14 glaciers and three countries and is also the highest mountain station in Europe, making for some of the most breathtaking views anywhere in the world.
As well as a viewing platform, there’s also a cinema lounge and a restaurant to relax and enjoy the engagement over a delicious meal in the mountains.
Sunweb recommends a stay at Hotel Jumeaux in the Italian resort of Cervinia, on the other side of the mountain to Zermatt. Skiing across into Zermatt is incredibly easy and Cervinia offers a cheaper option to Zermatt – one of the more expensive resorts in Europe.
A seven night stay, flight and lift pass is available from £1,022 per person – but don’t forget to upgrade your lift pass to cross into Zermatt otherwise you may come back without your new fiancé!
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