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The benchmark for a ski holiday - Switzerland (part I)
The benchmark for a ski holiday - Switzerland (part I)
Verbier, Switzerland
The picturesque Swiss Alps with flawless snow cover are considered the best place in the world for ski holidays, mountaineering and snowboarding. Ski resorts in Switzerland are distinguished by an exceptional level of service and excellent slope preparation. The skiing season in the resorts lasts from November to April, and on some alpine glaciers - even in the summer.
The ski resort of Verbier is located 175 kilometers from Geneva and is one of the most popular in the world. The triangular-roofed timber-framed houses are reminiscent of old Swiss chalets and give the resort the feel of a picturesque mountain village. The total length of the ski slopes of the resort is 410 kilometers. In addition, there are three dozen kilometers of trails for flat skiing, amusement parks and a halfpipe for snowboarding.
Verbier, Switzerland
The resort of Verbier will be equally comfortable for both beginner skiers and professionals. A lot of entertainment awaits vacationers, and fans of extreme sports - paragliding, hang-gliding and high-mountain skiing tours. Also, the resort hosts a variety of international competitions and music festivals, as well as art galleries and exhibitions.
The luxurious ski resort of Gstaad hosts the heads of major corporations, hereditary aristocrats, members of royal families and celebrities from all over the world. The chic and elegant resort is famous for its clean air, picturesque valleys, colorful landscapes, interesting entertainment events and, of course, excellent conditions for skiing.
Gstaad, Switzerland
The total length of high-quality ski slopes, laid near the resort, exceeds 250 kilometers, and on the Diablare glacier the ski season continues even in summer. There is a kindergarten and a children's ski school here, so the resort is popular with fans of family vacations.
Gstaad, Switzerland
On the slopes of various difficulty levels of the famous mountain climatic Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, you can ride all year round. The local air is considered the cleanest in Europe, and hiking along the picturesque paths does not leave any tourist indifferent. The total length of the slopes in the resort is 160 kilometers. There are 50 km of trails for flat skiing and 1 toboggan run.
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
In addition, Crans-Montana is equipped with trails for beginners (60 km), intermediate (80 km) and difficult (20 km), as well as fun parks and half-pipes for snowboarding. Guests of the resort can go on exciting hikes, go paragliding, curling, shopping, etc.
The topic is continued in our next article.