Gstaad Glam book by Assouline

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In the southwest corner of Switzerland, nestled among the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps lies the picturesque and upscale resort town of Gstaad. Brimming with exclusive ski clubs and a fur-coat-clad jet set, Gstaad is the definition of alpine chic, which is evident in the luxurious, family-friendly Gstaad Palace, members-only restaurant The Eagle, and haute boutiques. seams that line the city's main promenade. It is this combination of opulence and calm that has attracted a plethora of celebrities including Madonna, Grace Kelly, Stavros Niarchos and Julie Andrews, to name just a few. While glitz and glamor are in abundance, local tradition and culture are always close by. Whether in the Pinte Bar of the Olden Hotel with its authentic charm or in a farm on the outskirts of the city with its picturesque and bucolic lifestyle, this beautiful volume highlights the elegant traditions and unexpected treasures of Gstaad.

There is no shortage of entertainment in Gstaad. This is nature at its best that yearns to be explored. With 200 km of slopes, visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and sledding in winter and hiking, cycling, polo and golf in summer. Gstaad's calendar is full of events not to be missed, including the Swiss Open, the hot air balloon festival and the Menuhin Festival of music. And after a long day of hitting the slopes and discovering all that Gstaad has to offer, cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate from the decades-old Charly's, the perfect place for people-watching along the the walk.

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