SWITZERLAND
Heritage, tradition and tranquillity
SWITZERLAND
Heritage, tradition and tranquillity
Home of the legendary Lauberhorn
Wengen is a charming little pedestrian village just below the Eiger, accessible only by train.
Whether you take the Männlichen cable car or the Kleine Scheidegg cogwheel railway, you’ll have easy access to the surrounding ski areas of Grindelwald, Mürren and Wengen.
Every January, Wengen hosts the spectacular Lauberhorn races, the longest World Cup descent of the season.
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• 1,025 m the difference in altitude on the famous Lauberhorn.
• 007 the famous descent of the Mürren-Schilthorn by secret agent James Bond.
• 15 km the length of the toboggan run.
• 100 km of trails for winter trail running.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – The wall of the Lauberhorn slalom run, very steep.
2 – The sunny terrace of the Hotel Caprice facing the snow-capped peaks.
3 – Test your speed on the Austrian schuss on the way home.
A change of scenery at the foot of the giants
One of Europe’s most impressive mountain landscapes is waiting to be discovered. This mountain village is characterised by the extraordinary contrast it reveals between the charm of a gentle valley and the power of the vertiginous rock faces of the Bernese Alps.
Ideal for authentic, easy skiing, as well as discovering the high mountains with the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch.
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• 3454 m, Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfrau.
• 128 km2 for the Aletsch glacier, the largest in Europe and accessible by train.
• 15 km is the length of the longest toboggan run in the world.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – Eiger Express and Männlichen, the 2 new ultra-modern lifts departing from the resort.
2 – Enjoy a game of curling with friends or family.
3 – The incredible Jungfrau train crossing the Eiger wall.
4 – Skiing between farms and the sweet smell of manure, unique.
Swiss hospitality in its purest form
Situated at an altitude of 1350m in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, the resorts of Adelboden and Lenk are two magnificent villages of traditional chalets.
You’ll also find plenty of mountain restaurants, authentic mountain huts and trendy snow bars that add a touch of charm to the landscape.
Hospitality is part of the tradition in this region.
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• 3244 m The magnificent Wildstrubel.
• 210 km of pistes and 72 ski lifts.
• 60% of the ski area is covered by artificial snow.
• Located 2 hours 20 minutes from GVA and LYS airports and 1 hour 45 minutes from Lausanne train station.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – The 350-year-old Lenkerhof***** is a charming hotel with an exceptional spa.
2 – A dinner at the Wallegg-Stubbe with a night-time toboggan run down to Lenk, an unforgettable experience.
3 – The Chuenisbärgli, the Giant Slalom World Cup piste in Adelboden, surely the most beautiful of all.
4 – Enjoy a beer with friends at the Tipi in Lenk.
Off-piste and nature skiing
Verbier is renowned for its large ski area dotted with signposted itineraries, but above all for its sporty off-piste runs. The most famous freeride race is held here on the Bec des Rosses.
Situated on a sunny plateau, it’s a very charming village that welcomes enthusiasts from all over the world every year.
The resort is also renowned for its lively, festive evenings.
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• 3330 m highest point in the ski area.
• 4 Vallées for wild, sporty skiing with 410 km of pistes.
• 28 editions of the Xtrem Freeride World Tour.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – The ‘Back Mont-Fort’ as far as Lac de Cleuson (off-piste).
2 – The ‘Vallée perdue’ in the Tsoumaz sector (off-piste).
3 – The ‘piste de l’Ours’ to Veysonnaz, to carve out the curve.
4 – Dinner at ‘Chez Dany’ and night-time tobogganing.
Excellence and myth
A sumptuous village, a unique and even omnipresent mountain, a sporty ski area and top-notch services: all the ingredients are there to make this our favourite spot in Europe.
Accessible only by little train, it’s the perfect resort for a holiday with friends or family.
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• 4478 m altitude of the Matterhorn.
• 16:35 record time to get from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Haute Route.
• Zermatt is surrounded by 38 peaks over 4000m.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – The idea of going to Cervinia for lunch in Italy and coming back without a passport.
2 – The view from Gornergratt, accessible by train for non-skiers.
3 – ‘Chez Vrony’, a traditional, atmospheric restaurant right on the slopes.
4 – Climbing the Breithorn, a 4000m peak for beginner mountaineers.
An incredible site for a historic resort!
The surrounding mountains and frozen lake make Saint Moritz a unique place… and cold. Which guarantees top-quality snow. The huge palaces and luxury shops give a timeless style to the pearl of Graubünden.
The resort has hosted the Olympic Games twice and the World Ski Championships five times, so it’s home to some incredible sporting venues.
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• 1834 Creation of winter tourism in St Moritz.
• 1897 was the year the Bobsleigh run was created.
• 200 km of cross-country ski trails in the Engadin.
• 350 km of downhill ski runs with modern facilities.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – A ski trip from Corvatsch to Sils Maria, an indecent panorama.
2 – A mountain evening at Kuhstall, with a pistenbully finish.
3 – The polo tournament on the frozen lake is a great spectacle.
4 – Lunch on the slopes at Paradise, then dinner in town at Hato’s, finishing at King’s Club.
A resort for all seasons
Set on a sun-drenched plateau overlooking the Rhone Valley, Crans-Montana is one of the Valais’ top tourist destinations.
With impressive views of the series of peaks stretching from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, it promises breathtaking panoramas in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Part idyllic mountain village, part Alpine town, Crans-Montana combines the conveniences of a modern holiday resort with the benefits of nature. All year round!
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• 140 kilometres of pistes for all abilities, including 17 blue, 20 red and 4 black runs.
• 90 restaurants in the resorts and mountains, offering a wide range of quality dishes.
• More than 200 hectares of vineyards and 4 grape varieties make Crans-Montana an exceptional wine destination.
• 1911: construction of the brand-new funicular railway linking Sierre and Crans-Montana in less than 15 minutes, every 20 minutes.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – Taste the chocolate of the 2016 Swiss chocolatier champion, David Pasquiet, from l’Instant David Chocolat, an absolute delight.
2 – Chetzeron, an unusual hotel at an altitude of 2112m in the heart of nature, with 4 panoramic terraces and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
3 – The magical Plaine Morte cross-country ski run, perched on the peaks at 3000m.