Part 2 :Best Ski Resorts in Switzerland
If you wish to ski in Switzerland, why not get acquainted with the customary Swiss way of enjoying skiing? The hard working Swiss are leisurely skiers. The Swiss look at skiing as an enjoyment break after a hard week’s work rather than calculating the vertical height and the ski miles. The Swiss like to extend their relaxation hours by unwinding at a long lunch followed by skiing in the afternoon. The lunch is the main meal and consists of numerous courses, beer, schnapps and coffee. The afternoon skiing is generally followed by a restrained celebration at the bars and a late coffee. Also, it is important to know before going to ski in Switzerland that the Swiss did not participate in the euro currency and the preferred mode of payment in Switzerland is Swiss Franc and not Euro.
Okay, so much so about the traditions of skiing in Switzerland. Here is a list of best ski resorts in Switzerland.
• St. Moritz: This scenic resort is the primary skiing centre in eastern Switzerland. Skiing is the St. Moritz region is classified into distinct regions according to the expertise of the skiers. The St. Moritz resort is more accustomed to advanced and intermediate skiers rather than new skiers. The Corviglia region on the mountains above St.Moritz is the most popular ski destination among other regions. Adventurous skiers usually head to the satellite resort of Sils Maria (Corvastch) and to the slopes atop the nearby village of Pontresina (Diavolezza). Intermediate level skiers generally enjoy the cable car ride from St. Moritz-Dorf to the top of Piz Corvatsch, 3,451 meter above sea level. From Pir Corvatsch you can ski a network of trails leading all the way down to the resort’s lake. The resort has one of the most dependable annual snowfall in Switzerland.
• Arosa: Arosa is supposedly the newest entrant in the ski scenario in Switzerland and is a huge draw among young crowd. The town is more contemporary than archaic and offers good swiss dining experience to the skiers. The resort has ample annual snowfall and broad alpine meadows to offer a liberating skiing experience. Arosa is also for intermediate as well as advanced skiers. Arosa is a relatively isolated eastern Swiss location.
• Verbier: The key ski resort of French speaking Switzerland, verbier offers a fun filled skiing experience. However, if you do not speak French, don’t feel uncomfortable as the town is interspersed with English pubs alongside French cafes. Verbier is especially for advanced athletes for its dramatic slopes. The resort is at the centre of a network of cable cars and gondolas that connect you to relatively unknown satellite resorts of Veysonnaz and La Tzoumaz.
• Zermatt: Located at the foot of the most photographed mountain in Switzerland, mount Matterhorn, this is a charmingly archaic resort. The towns is characterized by archaic buildings and almost complete lack of traffic. Zermatt has been always known as a great party destination over the Alps and the revelry can continue up to early hours in the morning. Skiers of varied expertise level can enjoy superb skiing in Zermatt.
