Winter ski resorts are the ideal choice for anyone looking for a vacation option that combines peace and quiet, along with hundreds of luxury goods. People of high society who are attracted by danger and adrenaline all make appointments on the white slopes of the Alps, shared by Switzerland, Austria, France and Italy. They go shopping, organize parties – not anymore – and sometimes ski on the fresh and soft snow on the various slopes.
Cortina d’ Ampezzo, Italy
Surrounded by the rose cliffs of the Dolomites, the sunny Cortina is Italian to the core. In the city that looks like a medieval fairy tale, life revolves around the glamorous boutiques of Corso Italia: the traditional “passegiata” takes place in the afternoon and is actually a choreography by wealthy Italians. They wear Gucci clothes and speak loudly, passing down the houses’ wooden verandas with the pink, yellow and orange planters. Most do not have time for skiing because they bring city jobs with them. Proof that the small town’s slopes – from the hills of Socrepes to the long, difficult routes to Tofana – are usually empty.
Kitzbuhel, Austria
The well-preserved medieval village with its sturdy walls, 14th-century houses with colourful facades, elegant hotels and vibrant nightlife has recently gained another fanatical audience: high gastronomy enthusiasts flocking to the area’s award-winningrestaurants with Michelin stars. As the creme de la creme ski descends Strief – the most impressive and difficult track in the world – and indulges in a night slalom in Jochberg, lovers of worldly life find their paradise in brand new five-star hotels, which open one after the other, gourmet restaurants, sought after nightclubs, casinos, galleries and exclusive fashion shows. The manicured sidewalks are filled with people looking at the stunning shop windows while sipping hot Gluhwein to relax after swimming at the pools and hammams of the aqua parks. If this isn’t the life you’ve been dreaming about, then what is it?
Courchevel, France
In the dictionary of high society’s vanity, Courchevelis at the top. Courchevel became a way of life, a point of reference for glamour and a testament to high taste. The largest and most cosmopolitan of the Trois Vallees is a district of villages named after the altitude at which they are located. The village of Courchevel 1850, the tallest and most arrogant of the four, in addition to the amphitheatre ski slopes, offers many other adrenaline-fueled activities:● Ice climbing● Night sledging from village to village● Shopping in its boutiques’ shopping center Espace Diamant.
Leaving behind St. Moritz’s city-style, today’s luxury fans prefer a more idyllic aspect of the lifestyle in the picturesque alleys of St. Bon and in the medieval aesthetic bistro of Rutte de Nogentil. The Courchevelregion may be a choice for the rich and affluent, but that does not mean that you are not allowed to spend your vacation in the dream resort, at reasonable prices and without being deprived of a single pleasure. Trusting the company Erna Low, you can choose from dozens of accommodation packages, which also cover any additional activities in the place you choose, at the lowest and most beneficial prices on the market.
Zermatt, Switzerland
The low profile alpine village of 5,000 inhabitants does not look at all like the glittering St. Moritz. Here you will not see a gleaming Lamborghini. In fact, you will not see any cars except for the few battery-powered and completely silent ones used by the locals. This is due to their concern that the exhaust gas could pollute the atmosphere and prevent them from admiring their favourite mountain, the Matterhorn, which reaches a height of 4,500 meters and stands above the village in the shape of an almost perfect pyramid. Favourite resort for those who love the adventurous adventure in a setting with beautiful wooden houses and sleighs that drag horses. The resort’s 71 lifts connect three ski areas to Rothorn, Stockhorn and Klein Matterhorn.
