Why Gstaad remains the Alps’ most quietly glamorous escape

To burn off all that dairy, the next day we drive to Glacier 3000, a simply stunning landscape of glittering snow and alpine peaks. I opt out of skiing and go for a walk instead, enjoying the crunch of snow underfoot and the awe-inspiring views that make you feel, with a sudden jolt, the glory of being alive. That feeling is surely the reason so many of us flock to the Alps year after year.

No visit to the winter wonderland is complete without walking the bridge that gives the place its name:…