A trip to the mountains with Marina Paoletti Volpi and Giulia Pautelli, two friends very much into fashion and the glam lifestyle. Together they have created the “Le Sartù” blog where they share what they discover while traveling the globe. Irresistible inside info on art cities, luxury resorts, rare handicrafts and more. P.S, for those of you who don’t know, “sartù” is a wonderfully rich and distinctive Italian dish, a favorite of the Prince of Salina, the protagonist of the Leopard. Looking for a breathtaking panorama and a glamorous environment? St . Mor i tz i s the place to go for relaxation, fun, shopping and sports, all in one.

WHERE TO STAY
The famous Hotel Palace, with towers overlooking the valley and mirrored in the lake, offers the ultimate dream

accommodations. This is a majestic hotel where the 100- plus rooms have served the needs of international jet-setters with traditional elegance for years and years (www.badruttspalace.com). If you prefer something cozier, the VillaFlor is for you. It’s a house with seven rooms furnished in different styles, all halfway between vintage and modern thanks to the many recherché touches. But according to the latest, the wait list is very long. Book now at www.villaflor.ch!

BORNTO SHOP
Gung-ho shoppers will surely head straight for the JetSetboutique (ViaMaistra28) – the name says it all – while those who generally opt for classic style will go to Bernie (Via Maistra 16), another popular destination. If what you’re after is pure relaxation, you’ll

find the answer at one of the finest wellness centers in town. Both the Hotel Palace and the Hotel Kulm (www.kulmhotelstmoritz. ch/spa) have fabulous spas. Here’s another tip: it’s “forbidden” to leave St. Moritz without first taking an excursion to the big food co-op to stock up onherbal teas, special sauces, rösti andother localdelicacies. For true habitués of this wonderful Swiss mountain resort, there’s the exclusive CorvigliaClub, founded back inthe 1930s by the likes ofCocoChanel and JacquesCartier (www.corvigliaclub.ch ). Another must is a late-night stop by the private Dracula Club, where people of all generations groove to the music (www.dracs.ch).

FOOD DIRECTORY
Skiers won’t want to miss a trip to the mountain-top Salastrains chalet

restaurant to soak up some rays and enjoy the view while stretched out on a chaise lounge under a warm blanket with a hot drink in hand (www.salastrains.ch). If you have a sweet tooth, the place to go is Hanselmann -- where the walnut cake is one of the best in the world (www.hanselmann.ch). As for pure magic, nothing beats a starry night horse-drawn sleigh ride up to the Val Di Fex. Once you get there, extend the enchantingly romantic mood by trying the delicious wines and typical mountain di shes at the Cras ta (www.pensiuncrasta.ch) or at the Hotel Fex restaurant (www.hotelfex.ch).

Lastly, absolutely do not bypass a gourmet dinner of Engandin specialities at the BellaVista hotel restaurant, such as: fine wild game, polenta with gorgonzola cheese and black truffle

shavings, a potato raclette and “spatzli” dumplings, only to be savored in an authentic Swiss chalet (www.bellavista.ch).