You won’t find them sweating it out in Miami or elbowing through Capri crowds.
When billionaires want to disappear for the summer, they head for the mountains.
Not the kind of rustic retreat you can book with points.
Think private chalets with underground tunnels, infinity pools in the Alps, and stone cottages where the only way in is by helicopter.
These mountain lodges are discreet, cold-climate sanctuaries built for the ultra-wealthy to drop off the map—without sacrificing a single luxury.
Let’s take a peek behind the curtain.
Amangani – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
If billionaires had a clubhouse, it might be this.
Perched above a sagebrush valley with front-row views of the Tetons, Amangani is an Aman property—and that alone says everything.
It’s famously private. Fireplaces in every suite. Infinity pool facing the mountains. No paparazzi, no fuss.
Even Rolls-Royce booked it out to launch one of their models.
Brad Pitt and Uma Thurman have stayed in Jackson Hole. If you’re ultra-rich and allergic to being seen, this is where you decompress.
Caldera House – Teton Village, Wyoming
Just down the road from Amangani, Caldera House feels more like a billionaire’s hideout than a hotel.
Only eight suites, all designed like luxury apartments with heated floors and steam showers.
It’s so private that high-net-worth families often book the whole place out. The design is understated but deeply intentional—think Western chic meets international money.
In summer, the skiing gives way to private horseback rides, fly fishing, and bonfires under a blanket of stars.
The Alpina Gstaad – Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland’s most elite zip code.
Gstaad has been the low-key summer escape for royals and old money for decades. Madonna and Valentino have homes nearby.
The Alpina is their fortress of choice. Only 56 rooms, each a masterclass in quiet opulence.
There’s a Six Senses spa, private cinema, and one of the best wine cellars in the Alps.
Helicopter arrival? Of course. Michelin dining? Standard.
Aman Le Mélézin – Courchevel, France
Set in Courchevel 1850—France’s most exclusive mountain village—this Aman resort is a snow-globe dream, even in summer.
The French Alps still carry that crisp cool air, perfect for escaping sticky Mediterranean heat.
The resort’s entrance is hidden behind a discreet road. The rooftop pool, private spa suites, and serene Japanese aesthetic are why it draws billionaires looking to reset.
Courchevel isn’t just for winter. The summer crowd here tends to be quieter—but richer.
L’Alpaga – Megève, France
If Courchevel is for those who want to be seen, Megève is for those who don’t.
L’Alpaga is a boutique cluster of chalets overlooking Mont Blanc, complete with a Michelin-starred restaurant and an alpine spa that feels more like a sanctuary.
It’s the kind of place a discreet CEO might spend three weeks in July with family, far from spreadsheets and shareholder meetings.
Quiet luxury done right.
Étoile du Nord – Val d’Isère, France
When your chalet has a hydraulic glass floor that lowers into a pool, you’re not exactly roughing it.
Étoile du Nord is a newcomer, but it’s already a billionaire’s favorite. Each multi-floor chalet is connected via private underground tunnels.
Staffed 24/7. Personal chefs. Chauffeurs. Even private security.
The kind of setup where you can fly in by helicopter and not leave the property once. It’s a fortress disguised as a ski lodge.
Shakti 360° Leti – Kumaon Himalayas, India
This is where adventure billionaires go.
Four glass-walled stone cottages perched 8,000 feet up in the Himalayas. No roads. You hike in—or arrive by helicopter.
There’s no Michelin chef here, but you’ll get fresh local food cooked just for you, and guided treks through remote mountain trails.
For those who measure wealth in solitude and perspective, this is a rare gem.
Zaborin – Niseko, Japan
Hidden in a birch forest at the base of Mount Yotei, Zaborin is a modern take on a traditional ryokan—except each villa has two private onsen tubs and minimalist interiors that cost more than your house.
In summer, Hokkaido is one of the coolest places in Japan, both literally and vibe-wise.
You come here to unplug, eat nine-course kaiseki meals, and soak under the stars.
The clientele? Let’s just say they arrive by private jet and leave no trace.
Deplar Farm – Iceland’s Troll Peninsula
This one’s for the hedge fund types who moonlight as extreme sports junkies.
Deplar Farm looks like a rustic sheep lodge from the outside. Inside, it’s all geothermal spas, indoor-outdoor heated pools, and a private heliport for fly-fishing or heli-hiking.
Guests have included top execs from JPMorgan and tech elites looking to escape—both the news cycle and the sun.
Everything’s included. Except a tan.
Explora Torres del Paine – Patagonia, Chile
If you want to feel like you’re on another planet—but with king-sized beds and organic wine—Explora delivers.
Set deep inside Torres del Paine National Park, it’s surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and the kind of silence you didn’t know you needed.
All excursions are guided. All meals are curated. It’s like a luxury basecamp for people who normally sleep in skyscrapers.
Tierra Patagonia – Chilean Patagonia
Nearby but even more design-forward, Tierra Patagonia blends so seamlessly into the landscape, you almost miss it.
Except the 80 glass-walled suites, the full spa, and the eco-luxury touches don’t let you forget where you are—or what you paid.
Billionaires love it for the architectural aesthetic, the sense of absolute detachment, and the Patagonia brand cachet.
Plus, no one’s finding you here unless you send them the coordinates.
These aren’t just hotels.
They’re sanctuaries in the sky.
The kind of places where the only heat you’ll feel is from the sauna, and the only sound is the wind through the pines.
If you’re rich enough to go anywhere, this is where you go to go nowhere.
