SWITZERLAND
The Swiss Alps seem higher, more dramatic and more spectacular than other ski areas. You’ll enjoy the queue-free lifts, high altitude snow and wide uncrowded runs. Unlike new ski villages, Swiss resorts are authentic. The mountain restaurants, friendly cafes and Victorian-style hotels make you feel like you’ve experienced true Switzerland. A lot of the resorts are traffic-free, peaceful and
incredibly scenic.
Switzerland is full of life’s finer things – cheese, chocolate, good wine, high end shopping & gorgeous restaurants. You can try different regional dishes. There is raclette and melted cheese in the Valais region, dumplings wrapped in chard leaves in Graubunden or buttery fried potatoes in Bern.
A firm favourite of ours is the Jungfrau region. Quite stunning mountains, including the Eiger, surround you as far as you can see. The runs from the top vary in length and difficulty so all abilities can enjoy the areas beauty. The atmospheric and traditional villages of Grindelwald, Wengen and Murren are perfect for accessing this area. If you’re a beginner, Wengen’s open gentle nursery slopes are
great, as an intermediate you will find plenty in all three resorts. If you’re experienced you won’t want to miss a chance to ski two of the world’s longest downhill race runs in Wengen & Murren. Nearby sanwiched between them is the Lauterbrunnen valley -one of the most beautiful in the world, the sheer cliff faces are unique to Switzerland – you can’t get enough pictures.
At the top of Mount Schilthorn take in the views at the 360 মbsp;revolving James Bond restaurant – all ages love it here. You can’t be in the Jungfrau region without visiting Junfraujoch – Europe’s highest railway station. At 3,454m explore the observation deck, shopping, ice palace and Lindt chocolate heaven. The views over the Aletsch glacier (the largest glacier in the Alps) are incredible, so
save this for a clear day. Or if you feel like you’ve done enough skiing, head to Grindelwald where you can try one of the longest toboggan runs in the Alps.It really is a perfect choice for both skiers and non skiers alike.
The peak of the stunning Matterhorn is impressively pointed, it’s clear why this is a world-famous mountain. Beneath it is the town of Zermatt with romantic buildings, narrow streets and chocolate box chalets. You’ll have modern lifts, a few beginner runs and plenty of intermediate and advanced skiing including off-piste options. If lively après after a daring ski run is your forte you’ll be at home here. Partying in Hennu Stall with a view of the famous Matterhorn never gets old. Highly recommended too.
Saas Fee is known as the ‘pearl of the alps’ due to it’s thrilling glacier skiing, ice pavilion and wild terrain. You’ll have eighteen mountain peaks, one of Europe’s best snow records and well-groomed slopes. It is a great all round resort with lots for families, a large beginner area but still plenty for intermediate and advanced skiers. In resort you’ll find gourmet food and varied nightlife.Very snow sure so ideal for late and early season skiing.
Davos & Klosters are neighboring towns in the Prättigau valley. Both give access to world-class ski slopes suited for all abilities. Davos is a lively town with shopping, cosy bars and restaurants serving comfort food. While Klosters is a quieter more traditional village with convenient access to the lifts. With early bird skiing you can leave your mark on the morning snow while the sun rises over the Grison Mountains.
In the quiet Engadine valley is the luxurious and upmarket, St. Moritz – all hotels are 4/5 star and above and the slopes are well groomed. You can reach five separate ski areas, whether its beginner runs, well-mapped out intermediate routes or off piste glacier skiing there is a bit of everything here. From vintage car events, to gourmet festivals and polo on snow – there is always classy entertainment.