Season: Dec - May
Average Snowfall: 8.5m
Elevation: 1050m above sea level
Ski Runs: 50 Blue, 35 Red, 11 Black
Total Piste: 220km
Off Piste: Yes
Snow Park: Yes
Tourist Office: www.gstaad.ch
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This Swiss resort offers great powder, lots of snow, as well as other activities such as winter walking and cross country skiing. Ski jobs in Gstaad generally involve working in luxurious chalets so be prepared to work and play hard during you winter season.
The resort is in one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, but also very close to the Glacier 3000 ski area, where you will find the longest downhill run in the entire region. What makes this resort different from others is the number of international tourist that flock here for the winter ski season. This is a great opportunity for you to spread your wings and lap up European culture at its best.
On your days off besides skiing or boarding you can also try your hand at curling, airboarding or paragliding. So whether you love to ski, board, or try something different, Gstaad is the place for you.
The resort has lively après ski bars and the centre has a few busy venues. Richi’s Pub is a long standing favourite meeting point and the Stall-Bar, Chlösterli and La Cave are also worth checking out. There are also several late night drinking spots, typically open until 4am or 5am, including the exclusive GreenGo nightclub in The Palace Hotel.
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