It’s a surprising addition to Crans-Montana, which is one of the sleepier ... the Italian cashmere emporium Loro Piana, and a Louis Vuitton housed in a refurbished chalet. But there had been ...

When Radovan Vitek invested in Crans-Montana, he was seen as a beacon of hope for the struggling Valais resort – until conflicts arose with the municipalities and the tourism association.

This is perhaps why it is taking me time to get used to relaxed vibe of Crans-Montana, high in the Swiss Alps. It also explains, why it is the destination of choice for Europe's high-flyers who ...