staad, Switzerland
Another Swiss playground for the rich and famous, Gstaad is a glamorous ski resort located in the Canton of Bern. Although better known for its fashionable crowd, high-class vibe, and fine classical music than for its skiing, the town prides itself with one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, providing 172 kilometers of cross country ski trails, over 100 pistes for beginners and intermediates, as well as 3 lovely terrain parks for snowboarders.
Gstaad Ski Resort
Add to all these a charming promenade lined with all kinds of fashion boutiques, upscale restaurants and art galleries, and a picturesque mountainous background scattered with traditional alpine chalets and you’ll soon understand why Time magazine once called it “The Place”.