Taken in isolation, mountains are pure escapism - ideally suited for corporate retreats. Adding to the drama of the terrain are contemporary or historic venues - architectural masterpieces to stay and meet in, capable of reformatting and elevating minds.
Besides the scenery and venues, the mountains offer some incredible activities to complement a corporate retreat. Action such as snow sports and paragliding are readily available, while winter walks and spas are great ways to relax and socialise.
Event planners have two main options for a corporate retreat location in the mountains. Heading to the wilds offers the chance to detach from the outside world. Minds are free of any distractions, but the list of activities and entertainment is more limited.
The other option is to retreat to a boutique hotel in a recognised ski resort. This offers the chance to focus and enjoy the resort's trappings. Most resorts will offer this option, and we have listed a few below as examples.
Part of the Arlberg ski region, Austria's best, it's hard to imagine there are escapes. But Stuben is just that, a gem of a resort with magical hotels offering a stunning escape.
Stuben gets mind (and roof) bending quantities of snow to add to the escapist charm of the destination.
La Clusaz is a charming, authentic ski resort, with one of the shortest airport transfers in France.
There are many wonderful properties outside La Clusaz in the Aravis Valley, ideal corporate retreats.
Just outside Lech am Arlberg is the stunning hamlet of Zug.
Zug is a tiny settlement connected to Lech by road, winter walking trail, and ski piste. It is surrounded by wilderness and has a gondola to the best ski region in Austria - the Arlberg.
It is hard to believe that the Scandinavian Arctic is Europe. The shock to the senses is overwhelming - the light, the scale, the pristine nature and the remarkable Nordic design create a staggering region to escape to.
Much of Europe's coastline is familiar and developed, yet there are pockets of wild nature and untouched beauty. The Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Baltic coastlines all boast some absolute treasures to escape to.
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