There’s no time like snow time — and if your idea of a grand winter escape means swooshing, shredding or schussing down a faraway slope and then relaxing in luxury, Andermatt, Switzerland, is the ideal destination. Located in the Urseren Valley and offering luxury lodging, Michelin-starred dining experiences and plenty of ski options, this corner of the central Andermatt Swiss Alps may just be the perfect winter season address.
Thanks to a happy blend of altitude, north-facing slopes and consistent weather patterns, Andermatt boasts a ski season that’s arguably longer and more reliable than many other locations in the Alps. A model for weather adaptation, the resort has an established Gurschen Glacier fleece program that is instrumental in helping preserve an impressive 75 percent of covered snowpack.
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There are plenty of places to enjoy all of that frosty white: Andermatt has Central Switzerland’s largest and most state-of-the-art ski arenas on offer, with more than 111 miles of slopes. Guests can enjoy a variety of groomed runs, access to back-country skiing, freeride terrain, and the steep couloirs and vertical drops found at Gemsstock Mountain. The resort is also part of the Epic Pass network of ski destinations.
After a day in the grand outdoors, enjoy dining in a region that’s been awarded six Michelin stars. Among the honored restaurants are The Japanese at The Chedi Andermatt, where an impressive wine and sake menu complements modern Omakase dishes that can be enjoyed in a seven-course or Japanese Full Experience. Traditional Swiss fare stars at IGNIV Andermatt, while locally sourced ingredients augment the menu at Gütsch by Markus Neff (where tea time features homemade apfelstrudel served with bourbon ice cream and whipped cream).
© Andermatt Swiss Alps
Stay at The Chedi Andermatt, where an expansive spa and wellness center is ready to address any post-ski needs; or Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen, Andermatt, where the modern Swiss chalet vibe includes an 82-meter indoor pool, spa and dining with views of alpine peaks.
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