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Very traditional resorts and hence lots of atmosphere.
Another claim for the oldest skiing resort. Plenty of skiing, shopping and tradition for all standards. Split into two, one part has better access to slopes, one to the shops. Popular with the wealthy and heads of state (World Economic Forum). Linked to Klosters.
Getting there: Train to Zurich via Paris (30 min Metro to Gard Lyon), then via Landquart to Davos (2.5 hours). Leave St Pancras on daytime train Saturday 7am, in Zurich by 5pm and resort by 8pm.
The smaller sister resort to Davos, it retains more of the alpine village feel and still cites farming as one of its main sources of income. Some tough runs mixed with some easy ones. Resort has two main areas, with Klosters Platz the main one round the train station. Popular with heirs to the throne.
Getting there: Train to Zurich via Paris (30 min Metro to Gard Lyon), then via Landquart to Klosters (2 hours). Leave St Pancras on daytime train Saturday 7am, in Zurich by 5pm and resort by 8pm.
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Car-free resort hosts the famous Downhill Only Club, one of the earliest British skiing clubs and the Lauberhorn mens downhill course. Good for beginners (except children) and challenging off-piste, but intermediates might struggle. Extremely picturesque with the Eiger as a backdrop. Popular with old-school British. Linked with Grindlewald.
Getting there: Train to Interlaken via Zurich and Paris (30 min Metro to Gard Lyon), then via Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (45 mins from Interlaken). Leave St Pancras on daytime train Saturday 7am, in Zurich by 5pm and resort by 9pm.
Historic climbing town with lashings of Alpine charm and good restaurants. Recently benefited from investment in the lifts and offers skiing for all levels. popular with a celebs. Links with Cervinia in Italy.
Getting there: Train to Bern via Paris (30 min Metro to Gard Lyon), then a new link via Visp (90 minutes from Visp on scenic train). Leave St Pancras on daytime train Saturday 8am, in Bern by 6.30pm and resort by 8.30pm.
Home of British Alpine skiing and the Cresta run, it’s long on tradition for the rich and well connected. Lots of winter activities as well as skiing. Split into two (one lakeside, one mountain side). Popular with the wealthy.
Getting there: Train to Zurich via Paris (30 min Metro to Gard Lyon), then via Chur to St Moritz (3.5 hours / 4 hours on scenic train). Leave St Pancras on daytime train Saturday 7am, in Zurich by 5pm and resort by 9pm.
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