Swiss Alps
Switzerland is a skiers' fairytale, and this season is a magical snow globe having received plentiful powder. Picture yourself in the story book Alps, riding ski trains and trams up thousands of vertical feet, and skiing to Swiss flag-flying alphine chalets serving fondue and raclette. A Swiss ski trip must be on every skiers "to do" list ! A natural first ski stop is the legendary Zermatt.
A 12,500-foot-high cable car carries skiers and snowboarders to the vista at the top of Klein Matterhorn. From there, you can cross a ridge (and the border) and ski down Italy’s Cervinia. Advanced skiers can enjoy expert terrain in the Sunnegga and Gornergrat areas as well as the moguls on Stockhorn and Rote Nasse. The off-trail options are virtually endless, an outdoor playground equipped with high cliffs and deep powder.Take the Sunnegga chairlift to the first stop, and take a short hike to Findlerhof for lunch. Located in the quaint village of Findeln, the Swiss classic menu offers dishes like quiche with leeks, onion and cheese for 25 francs. Reservations strongly recommended.The popular Hotel Alex is home to the polished basement restaurant, Alex Grill, where chefs create Swiss entrees prepared with market-fresh ingredients.For a festive après-ski scene, head to Papperla Pub, where drinks are served against a backdrop of live bands belting classic-rock tunes. Raucous revealers often dress up in costumes, adding to the party atmosphere.
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