Elegance and
adrenalin on ice
A snowy backdrop to the ‘Sport of Kings’
Nights: 3
Season: Winter 2020
Highlight: St Moritz Polo
Client: Private – Family
Group size: 5
Day 1
16:00 Arrival from Paris into Zurich
16:20 Chauffeur meet and greet with executive transfer (Mercedes E-Class) to the Baur au Lac Hotel
20:00 Executive transfer from Baur au Lac Hotel to Maison Manesse for a 20:20 reservation
22:15 Executive transfer from Maison Manesse to Baur au Lac Hotel
Day 2
10:30 Complimentary buffet breakfast at the hotel – Executive transfer from Baur au Lac Hotel to Private chalet in St. Moritz
12:15 Welcome drinks and check in to private chalet
13:00 Free afternoon in St. Moritz
20:30 Gourmet dinner served by private chef in chalet
Day 3
10:00 Continental breakfast laid on by the private chef
12:00 Short walk to Badrutt’s Palace Hotel where the hospitality takes place
12:30 Hospitality begins
14:00 Polo begins
16:00 Polo finishes
17:30 Hospitality finishes
18:00 Post event drinks within the resort at a few different bars
21:00 Gourmet dinner served by private chef
22:30 Relaxed evening within chalets various amenities
Day 4
09:00 Private chef cooked breakfast
11:00 Executive transfer from the chalet to Zurich Airport
15:30 Flight from Zurich to Paris
The crash of hooves on the ice, snow flying as the mallet hits; the pop of champagne, cool from the Alpine air. Polo is always an elegant affair, but paired with the snowy scenes of one of Switzerland’s most exclusive resorts, it takes on new heights.
Every year, four teams, sponsored by Cartier, Maserati, Badrutt’s Palace and Azerbaijan, fly in to battle it out on the frozen lake of St Moritz in the world’s only high goal tournament played on the ice. Our guests were a group of French polo enthusiasts, keen to see this unique spectacle, and enjoy the legendary scene of St Moritz.
The resort is located in Switzerland’s upper Engadin valley, a hidden winter wonderland accessed via a scenic and winding alpine pass, but just two and a half hours from Zürich airport. Guests arrived into Zürich in the evening, and spent the night at the Baur au Lac hotel, a beautiful historic setting on the edge of the lake. Dinner was served at Maison Manesse, a contemporary restaurant focussed on local produce from farmers in the region.
The next morning, the guests took a leisurely transfer to St Moritz, enjoying the stunning Swiss scenery as they drove the two and a half hours south towards to Engadin. On arrival, they were welcomed into a private chalet five minutes from the lake, complete with private swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and elevator. The well-equipped kitchen was the domain of the private chef, hired to delight the group with local and seasonal specialties before and after their equine adventures.
VIP passes included an invitation to the exclusive lounge in Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, the most prestigious address in St Moritz. Lunch was accompanied by spectacular views of the matches on the lake, as well as fine wine and cigars. If the group preferred to be closer to the action, seats in the grandstand were provided, with a glass of champagne and a blanket.
After the Badrutt’s Palace team collected their trophy, the group took the short walk back to the chalet, for an exclusive private dinner, via several of the town’s high-end VIP après ski bars. They were back in time for an aperitif, before enjoying the chef’s fine culinary creations.
If you are interested in attending next years’ St. Moritz Polo, get in touch with Blend Group’s team.
