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Municipality in Bern, Switzerland
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Gstaad is a mountain resort in the Bernese Highlands (Berner Oberland) in Switzerland. The village is at 1050 m altitude, with local skiing only up to 2200 m, but it's linked by ski-lift to the higher areas of Les Diablerets.
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220 km in winter, 153 lifts
Unlike other ski areas, this resort is spread out over several villages and not all lifts are linked.
25 km in winter, 10 lifts
This ski area has its base station outside of the village, towards Les Diablerets. Highlights of this ski resorts are the alpine coaster and a suspended bridge between two peaks.
Upscale rôtisserie.
Italian and typical Mediterranean food in a "Casual fine dining" atmosphere. Only open during winter season.
Swiss specialties. Open winter season only.
International cuisine. Saturday formal buffet. Jacket required in evening. Reservations recommended.
International cuisine.
Stop in to sample some of the local pastries
A much cheaper option: good beer, great food, and frequented by locals, ski instructors and backpackers.
Landmark hotel featuring a spa and healthclub with indoor and heated outdoor pool, one squash court and 4 outdoor tennis courts.
Distance to Gstaad is approx. 15 km.
Four star hotel in typical Swiss chalet style located only 0.5 km from the railway station in the center of the charming village. There is a free shuttle service from the station to the hotel. Two different restaurants and a great wellness area. The ski lifts are reachable by foot in a few minutes. Single room Fr. 154 Double room from Fr. 392 (low season 2009).
Gstaad is in the MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois) railway line which runs from Montreux to Zweisimmen. Some of the trains are Golden Pass Panoramic or Classic trains, which cost no more but are worth getting.
Read in the guideIn the winter there are ski buses, some of which (the grey minibuses) are free for everyone, while the fare on others in included in your lift pass.
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