Gstaad (/ˈʃtɑːd/ or /ɡəˈʃtɑːd/; Alemannic German: [kʃtaːd̥]) is a village in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Berne in southwestern Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Saanen and is known as a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst the high society and the international jet set. The winter campus of the Institute Le Rosey is located in Gstaad.
Population: 9,200
Latitude: 46° 28' 19.74" N
Longitude: 7° 17' 12.66" E
Gstaad (/ˈʃtɑːd/ or /ɡəˈʃtɑːd/; locally: [kʃtaːd̥]) is a bilingual village in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Saanen and is known as a major ski resort and a popular de…
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Saanenmöser (el.
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Col des Mosses (el.
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