French resort company Club Med has announced plans to build an all-inclusive mountain resort at Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville. The property is scheduled to open in December 2024 and will be Club Med’s first-ever Exclusive Collection (5-Star) resort in the U.S. as well as its first new resort in the U.S. in more than 20 years, a company release said. Club Med has more than 20 all-inclusive mountain resort properties across Canada, Europe and Asia.
The announcement of the Utah property was made during the inauguration ceremony of Club Med Québec by Henri Giscard D’Estaing, the brand’s president and CEO.
“Our pioneering spirit has allowed us to successfully introduce our distinctive all-inclusive model to ski destinations worldwide and reshape what a traditional ski vacation looks like,” said d’Estaing. “Looking ahead, we are delighted to bring Snowbasin their very first lodging property and introduce the spectacular region to travelers from all over the world.”
Club Med said the Snowbasin resort’s design will be influenced by the surrounding region. The 320-room resort will combine American luxury with Club Med’s renowned French savoir faire, along with architecture and design touches that integrate elements from Utah and its history.
With direct ski-in/ski-out access to surrounding slopes, Club Med Utah will include two-bedroom deluxe rooms and family suites, while private penthouse suites will also be available. Club Med will offer its children’s clubs for ages four months to 17 years for families seeking a more tailored, family experience. In addition to all-day dining available at the resort’s restaurants and lounges, guests will also be offered group ski and snowboard lessons, lift tickets and a heated swimming pool during the ski season. During the warmer months, there will be opportunity to explore more than 3,000 acres of surrounding mountains and valleys through guided activities like hiking programs, mountain biking and Club Med’s trademark circus activities.
Club Med Utah is expected to bring an estimated 400 jobs to the local economy.
The Club Med project is part of a larger master plan recently announced by Snowbasin for the mountain, which also includes additional beginner ski domains, new lift infrastructure and retail and lodging areas at the base.
“Club Med will bring distinctive high-quality development to Snowbasin, building on a superlative ski experience and decades of careful stewardship and investment into Snowbasin from our owners,” said Bruce Fery, CEO of Snowbasin owner Grand America Hotels and Resorts. “Club Med will showcase the beauty and excellence of Snowbasin to a largely international clientele, which will benefit the entire region.”