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Vail Square Mountain Rescue

by Jennie Nunn

There’s something in the air in Vail. And it’s not just the high altitude.

Located in the heart of Vail Square (the gondola for Vail Mountain is just steps away), The Arrabelle at Vail Square is reminiscent of a mini Switzerland.

Aside from the European charm, what’s notable at this 81-room property is the commitment to eco practices, from energy-efficient lighting and recycling programs in the guestrooms to sustainable cuisine and a “Journey to Zero” program, with a goal to ultimately become zero-waste at the on-site restaurant, the Tavern on the Square.

The rustic, yet modern property also offers an après-ski deck, an ice-skating rink (winter only) and a spa replete with a steam room, sauna and a slew of alpine-inspired treatments using locally sourced organic ingredients and product lines like ISUN, local to Colorado, along with Eminence and Salt of the Earth.

Choose from body treatments such as the Alpine Glow with lemon verbena, jojoba and shea butter, and the rejuvenating Backcountry Journey with a body scrub followed by a warm wrap of cedar, dandelion and finished with a black espresso mud application. After spending time here, there’s no doubt you’ll be ready to hit the slopes, or at the very least, the après scene. arrabelle.com

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