The Peruvian is an old school ski lodge with a unique ambiance. For me it's a touchstone and I try to go back every year. Wonderful lobby with a big fireplace and comfortable furniture and board games and puzzles, communal dining and very good food, movie nights, friendly staff, knowledgeable and helpful ski tuning and rental shop offering higher end skis right on site, heated outdoor pool and apres ski jacuzzi, fun bar upstairs. None of this description does the place justice, it's not about the amenities, it's about the ambiance and the energy of the place. If you like the Four Seasons/Ritz Carlton type super luxury resort style this may not be the place for you, but if you want an old school ski lodge experience (think black and white ski photos from the 1940s) the Peruvian is a bucket list destination. Many of the guests you meet at dinner will say that they have been coming to the Peruvian every year for 11 years straight, or for 15 years straight, etc. I've been going for 25 years! It goes without saying that the skiing is phenomenal.
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The Alta Peruvian is the quintessential Alta lodge that ensures there’s an emphasis on the soul of skiing. The Peruvian has an enchanting romance about it. Stay there and you will fall in love with the place.

One of the amazing highlights of the Peruvian is the food. All meals are great, but dinner in particular is a gastronomical extravagance. The chefs do a cracking job and the staff provide exceptional service. The colourful company around the dinner table also adds to the experience.

Other pros of the Alta Peruvian: a very social atmosphere; lots of great facilities including a delightful pool and hot tub; good bargains to be found in the shop; and a happening bar. Being located at one of the best ski resorts in the world is also a huge bonus!

Not all the rooms have a private bathroom and some lodge rooms are reasonably simple and a little squishy. However you don’t stay at the Alta Peruvian to stay in your room. With multiple common areas on offer you won’t want to spend much time in your room.

The Alta Peruvian is up there as one of our best ski lodging experiences ever, so it must be pretty good!
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