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much a sport as anything that occurs
on the slopes.
ome to five star superior hotels,
St. Moritz features some of the
finest accommodations in all of
Europe. Formerly known as Pension
Faller, the Klum Hotel St. Moritz
dates to
and was the first
luxury hotel in the Alps. Opened
in 1896, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
combines tradition and luxury
in a spectacular setting. Recently
celebrating its 100th anniversary,
the Carlton Hotel is an impressive
boutique hotel located a short walk
from the village center. During
the 2007 restoration, state-ofthe-art technology was melded
with contemporary colors and
design, while keeping the original
exterior, stunning stairway, stone
walls, fire places and decorative
ceiling stucco work. With 60 suites
all overlooking Lake St. Moritz,
guests are afforded sweeping views
across the valley. Guests also enjoy
the nearly 13,000 square foot spa
specialties of grilled meats, fondue
and an impressive wine list in a
traditional, cozy hut.
that spans three oors.
Epicureans are spoilt for choice in
St. Moritz. With one out of ten
restaurants holding a gourmet
certificate, four ichelin starred
restaurants and 266 Gault Millau
points, St. Moritz is gastronomically
impressive. Annually, the Gourmet
Festival showcases the area’s
culinary talent, along with some of
the top chefs from around the globe.
At the Carlton Hotel, brothers
Enrico and Roberto Carea bring their
expertise (and three Michelin stars)
from their Italian country estate to
Restaurant Da Vittorio-St. Moritz
during the winter season. For typical
regional dishes, Lej da Sta offers an
elegantly rustic atmosphere next to
the picturesque Lake Staz in St.
Moritz-Celerina.
At just over 8,000 feet above sea
level is Panorama restaurant in
Muottas Muragl. With a 360-degree
view, the restaurant specializes in
fish, red meat, soups and pastas.
Here skiers can drink in the views
and glasses of wine on the terrace
at lunch or enjoy the romantic
atmosphere at dinner.
Sitting at the top terminal on
Corviglia at 8,156 feet above sea
level is athis ood ffairs. With
its seven gastronomic eateries,
including the new Caviar House
& Prunier Seafood Bar, the familyowned athis ood ffairs caters
to skiers with discerning tastes.
Perhaps the most posh place in the
resort is the see-and-be-seen La
Marmite. In the relaxed dining room,
chef Reto Mathis personally shaves
black tru es atop ammkuchen for
his famished Fendi-clad patrons, and
Fine food isn’t just relegated to
the three surrounding villages that
comprise St Moritz. Located on the
Chastelets slope and open for lunch,
Restorant Alpetta serves area
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the only thing that rivals the view
of the Swiss mountains are his
dishes of red deer, duck liver and
ahi tuna.
Variety is the spice of life for Devil’s
Place, the bar found in Waldhaus
am See. Devil’s Place has over 2,500
kinds of Scotch and holds the record
for the largest selection in the
world. Wine lovers won’t be
disappointed in their 42-page menu
that contains more than 1,300 wine
listings. At Pavarotti & Friends in
the center of St. Moritz, patrons
not only enjoy extensive wine and
hampagne offerings, but also
impromptu arias from the owner
and Pavarotti look-alike.
For 150 years, St. Moritz has
beckoned a uent cold weather
lovers for its idyllic location,
weather and luxurious offerings.
Today that tradition continues
in a way that would likely surpass
Johannes Badrutt’s wildest
expectations.