Zermatt, Switzerland

A forever classic, Zermatt offers sky-high peaks and quintessentially alpine surroundings for a steady stream of skiers and hikers looking to ride, dine and drink with a dose of old-school elegance.

WHERE TO STAY

The Perfect Moment team favour a stay at Cervo Hotel & Spa. Operating a holistic approach to hospitality, it features multiple restaurants – try Bazaar for middle-easten inspired breakfast, Ferdinand for fondue, or Madre Nostra for delicious pasta using local ingredients – and a spa inspired by Japanese onsens, with jaw-dropping views. If you’re looking for something livelier, they’re après professionals, perfectly located at the bottom of the slope with an always-packed events calendar.

If you’re looking for something a little more typically ‘alpine’, try the Beausite. Originally founded in 1907 it recently had a Wes Anderson-esque makeover, with an Instagram-friendly colour palette framing postcard views of Zermatt’s famous Matterhorn peak. They’re also home to The Grill restaurant, a favourite for a relaxed dinner or lunch.

WHERE TO EAT

If you’re willing to venture further afield for lunch, Chalet Etoile is a must. Sitting at the bottom of the Matterhorn, it’s a ski to dine situation (and probably not a route for first-timers) with the very best views. Running for over 40 years, the menu merges the traditional with the experimental and is ever-changing, but always excellent, served in aesthetically-pleased wood-panelled interior.

WHERE TO APRÈS

Whatever your après preference, there’s a whole lot of options in Zermatt. If you’re a Zermatt regular, you’ll know it’s hard to avoid Hennu Stall, whose specialties are house music and heavy drinking. It’s an experience, to say the least. If you prefer a cosy cocktail by an open fire, the Chämi Bar at Hotel Pollux might be for you.

WHAT TO DO

If you add one thing to your list, make it a trip to Gornergrat. Around a thirty minute train ride away it’s our dream skiing spot with incredible views of the Matterhorn (the best, apparently). It’s an ideal spot if you’ve got a mixed level group of skiers, with wide, gentle runs. Your next stop has to be the Riffelsee lake, it’s another short train journey away, or a three hour hike. There, you can see a beautiful mirror image of the Matterhorn, reflected in the lake’s surface. It’s best at sunrise, if you can handle the early wakeup time.

WHAT TO WEAR

Opt for pieces from our retro-meets-future edit. Think colourful 70s-inspired knitwear made for après and a new Ai-created print of our ‘perfect’ ski resort scene, digitally printed across outerwear, base layers and accessories. You’ll be on-theme and unmissable.