Gstaad is one of the prime destinations for Switzerland's wealthy and has many famous residents who escape there to experience the fresh mountain air and Alpine ambience. This elegant, traditional Swiss mountain village is very chic with glamorous lounge bars, casinos and haute-cuisine restaurants lining its wide, central promenade. There are several beautiful hotels and a 'Beverly Hills' style enclave with large private estates and typically Swiss-style chalets. Skiing here is varied and probably best suited to relaxed, intermediate family skiing. There is often the opportunity to heli-ski at certain times in the winter too.