Davos, St. Moritz, Gstaad: the 2027 winter of the ultra-wealthy, orchestrated with discretion

A tight calendar, an exceptional audience

What sets the Swiss Alpine winter apart is its density. In less than three weeks, three gatherings bring together business leaders, investors, collectors and prominent international families. Availability is scarce, chalets are booked long in advance and flight slots are limited. This is exactly where a private concierge makes the difference: anticipating what others will discover too late.

Davos — World Economic Forum, 18–22 January 2027

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place at the Davos Congress Centre. For five days, the Graubünden resort welcomes heads of state, chief executives and investors. Accommodation becomes the central challenge: hotels are full, chalets are taken over by delegations and movements are subject to heightened security. For a family or an executive, what matters most happens outside the official programme — private dinners, one-to-one meetings, discreet salons away from the cameras.

St. Moritz — Snow Polo World Cup, 22–24 January 2027

On the frozen lake of St. Moritz, the 42nd Snow Polo World Cup gathers the elite of international polo. The programme opens on 21 January with practice matches and the first private evenings; on 23 January, the traditional Schlitteda sleigh parade and the Snow Polo Night Gala mark the social highlight. The same weekend, St. Moritz also hosts a Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup event — exceptional demand that makes early booking of chalets, tables and transfers essential.

Gstaad — the most confidential winter in the Alps

Gstaad cultivates a legendary discretion. From 29 January to 6 February 2027, the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad present classical concerts in the churches of Gstaad, Saanen and Rougemont. A few kilometres away, the International Balloon Festival of Château-d’Œx colours the sky at the end of January. Here, exclusivity is never displayed: it is lived in private chalets, at insiders’ tables and on the slopes at first light.

What a family office actually entrusts to us

When a family office engages AC PRIVATE for the Alpine winter, it is not asking for a booking: it is delegating an entire stay, often for several generations and several residences.

• Accommodation: private chalets with household staff, selected away from public platforms through our private chalet sourcing.
• Aviation: private flights to Samedan (Engadin), Zurich or Geneva airports, followed by helicopter or chauffeured transfers — see our private aviation service.
• Security: close protection, route reconnaissance and coordination with official arrangements during the Forum, through our private security team.
• Access: tables, private evenings, boxes and dinners that appear on no public programme.
• Continuity: a single point of contact, available day and night, who already knows each family member’s habits.

The natural link with Geneva

Geneva remains the wealth-management anchor for many families spending the winter in the Alps. Private banking, asset management, legal counsel: Alpine stays often extend into a few days on the shores of Lake Geneva. Our Geneva family office team and our Swiss concierge service ensure seamless continuity from resort to city. For the permanent stewardship of an Alpine residence, discover our Alps family office.

The Off-Market Circle: chalets and properties never listed

Some of the finest Alpine properties are never advertised. They are presented, under a non-disclosure agreement, to members of our Off-Market Circle. Once your admission is approved, the detailed property sheets become available in your client area — and only there.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Davos Forum 2027?

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place from 18 to 22 January 2027 at the Davos Congress Centre, in the canton of Graubünden.

When is the 2027 St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup?

The 42nd edition runs from 22 to 24 January 2027 on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, with private evenings from 21 January and the Snow Polo Night Gala on 23 January.

Why book a chalet so early?

Because these events follow one another within a few weeks and attract the same international clientele. Staffed chalets and flight slots are often reserved several months ahead.

Can AC PRIVATE organise a stay combining Davos, St. Moritz and Gstaad?

Yes. We coordinate everything — accommodation, transfers, security, access and staff — through a single point of contact, in complete confidentiality. Write to us at [email protected].