Corviglia is the most accessible option: Every 20 minutes, Kulm Hotel offers a shuttle that takes you into St. Moritz village, where you can catch the funicular that will take you up the mountain. There, you’ll find groomed runs for any level from beginner to advanced, plus lots of places to stop for food or drink. Paradiso—with its spectacular views, expansive outdoor deck (which, on bluebird days, is typically bumping with house music), and high-low offering of oysters, fondue, and burgers—is a popular stop for skiers.

Corvatsch is a bit more of a trek (about a 25-minute drive plus a couple of cable cars) but well worth it. It has steeper, more challenging runs, like the famed nine-kilometer Hahnensee run, and breathtaking views of the Engadin lakes. The only downside is it’s easier to get lost (we did). The Kuhstall is a cozy place to refuel; it’s a former alpine cowshed tucked into a run on the outskirts of the resort, with long candlelit tables and amazing pasta and chocolate cake.

The Omnia’s menu is mainly vegetarian-focused (though you do have the option to add fish or meat to any dish). If you’re looking for something a bit heartier and you’re not opposed to going off-site: Le Chalet da Giuseppe is like walking into your Italian grandpa’s Swiss vacation home—you’re greeted with flutes of champagne, a lively crowd, and tables so close, you’ll end up making friends with your neighbors by the time the dessert cheese arrives.

BOTTOM: RIGHT: Our dessert cheese at Da Giuseppe.

Start up the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise tram early, then make your way down the mountain and cross over to Sunnegga (this will take you a few hours). Break for a leisurely lunch at Chez Vrony, which has majestic views of the Matterhorn. Be sure to take advantage of the sunbeds on the terrace—I suggest curling up with a wool blanket and a hot chocolate—before heading back onto the slopes.

FAR LEFT: My selfie with the Matterhorn. LEFT: The aforementioned views.

If you can afford to tack on an extra day or two, do it for the Dolder Grand. Just 20 minutes from the Zurich airport, the contemporary hotel has two standout factors: the art (I’m talking Takashi Murakami, Mel Ramos, and Duane Hanson pieces from the owner’s personal collection everywhere you look) and the spa. It’s one of the biggest I’ve ever seen, with a large glassy swimming pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, saunas and steam baths, a sanarium, pebble loungers, and a plethora of rooms (meditation, workout, treatment—you name it). It’s the kind of place where you can easily spend a full day—and they’re open late, which is nice if you’re there for only a night.

Last stop before checkout: breakfast. There’s an assortment of healthy juices and smoothies, acai bowls that rival the ones in LA, and chia puddings and yogurts, as well as more savory options—all served in what feels like a modern art gallery with bright daylight streaming in.