Gstaad, Essential Facts

• is a world-famous, traffic-free chalet village

• Renowned for its top hotels, gourmet restaurants & luxury chalets

• 2 hours 15mins from Geneva airport

• At an altitude of 1,050m

• 220km of pistes up to 3000m

• Long ski season from October to early May

• Many villages link into the Gstaad ski area including Rougemont and Chateau d’Oex Resort information Getting there German-speaking Gstaad is located in the valley of By Plane: The nearest international airport is Geneva the River Saane in the western , in which is 2 1/2 hours by train, and 2 hours by car. The southwestern Switzerland on the border of the French- -Belp Airport, is around one hour by car and speaking region. Saanenmoeser, Schoenried, , there’s a regional airport in Saanen for small, private Feutersoey, Gsteig, Turbach, , Ablaendschen airplanes. and Gstaad itself all belong to the Saanenland region. By Train: Trains to Gstaad either connect through This area is popular with a charming mix of visitors; Montreux when coming from the west (e.g. Geneva), or while the chalet village of Gstaad attracts countless through Spiez when coming from all other directions. stars and starlets, the smaller villages offer attractive Travel the scenic Golden Pass route from Lucerne or options for families with children. All villages in the Montreux to make the most of your journey. area offer stunning scenery and a charming Swiss village atmosphere.

In both summer and winter, neighbouring Château- d’Oex and Rougemont present a diverse range of holiday experiences and sporting activities. Wonderful mountain scenes and old decorated chalets are typical for the villages of the Pays-d’Enhaut. Winter Gstaad has one of the largest areas of skiing and snowboarding in Switzerland. The Bernese Oberland’s only glacial ski area is suitable for winter sports from mid-October to early May. There are 220km of pistes, 57 ski lifts, and 60% of the main slopes are covered with artifical snow.

The ski area is ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers, with blue runs covering over half of the ski area, and plenty of reds and blacks for more adventurous skiers. Gstaad is connected to a large number of additional skiing areas such as the La Braye ski region of Château d’Oex, while Rougemont has a direct connection to the ski area of Gstaad thanks to the Videmanette cable car.

The high plateau of Les Mosses – La Lécherette is very popular with cross-country skiers, with trails leading through snow-covered fields and forests. Further activities and facilities include snow-shoe treks, toboggan runs and winter walking trails. Apres Ski There are an enormous range of restaurant options in Gstaad, from award-winning Gault Millau restaurants to piste-side pizzerias, high-tech restaurants to cosy and original mountain huts. Those looking for a night out will find lots of lively bars and live music to dance to in Gstaad.

Wellness It’s no surprise that Gstaad and its hotels have been officially awarded the title of “Wellness Destination”; it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind while still enjoying the excellent slopes on offer.

There are numerous hotels offering luxurious wellness and spa facilities, as well as a sports centre with an indoor pool, and various lakes and conservation areas, like the beautiful nature reserve by Lake Lauenen. Summer With more than 300km of signposted and well maintained trails and paths, Gstaad is a fantastic summer destinationm with a network of hiking trails that is easily accessible via cable car.

Alongside the usual Alpine summer activities such as biking, golfing, swimming, river rafting and volleyball, visitors who want something a little more unique can go ballooning, Nordic walking or trekking with lamas

Golf The Gstaad–Saanenland Golf Course was built in 1960/61 and is considered one of the most beautiful 18-hole courses in the . Set in the stunning mountainscape of the Bernese Oberland, the course adjoins a nature reserve and fens, it offers peace and tranquility in a stunning Alpine setting. Viewing Company Profile We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski and whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, chalets and apartments in Switzerland, Austria & or bringing the whole family we can suggest the . We have over 20 years experience and an perfect place to stay. Simply let us know which dates unrivalled knowledge of well established and up and you have in mind and we will arrange for one of our coming ski resorts. We will provide expert advice and representatives to meet you and show you around. professional guidance through every step of your All you need to do is book your flight and organise a purchase. If you have any questions or need general hire car and we can help organise everything else for advice please do not hesitate to contact us. you. FAQs Contact For everything you need to know about buying ski Simon Malster – Investors in Property property in Switzerland, please take a look at the Tel: +44 (0)20 8905 5511 FAQs on our website. [email protected]

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