It turns out that things you attempt as a drunken bet is a national sport in other parts of the world. Bentley’s Continental range carved a trail along Switzerland’s Alpine passes recently with a taste of four-wheel driving in the extreme conditions around Gstaad.They had on hand Ski joring expert Franco Moro, world champion 16 times with 27 years experience to demonstrate this Alpine sport, which usually involves strapping on skis and being pulled behind a horse.

Deep in the stunning Saanenland region, with its 240km of ski slopes, guests put their winter driving skills to the test in the state-of-the-art Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur. The all-wheel drive system ensured the safe yet dynamic performance, sports car handling, style and practicality for which the three models are renowned even in the harshest weather conditions. Bentley’s ski partner zai offered more exhilaration on the piste. With innovative technology, durability and high performance at minimal weight the skis offer outstanding manoeuvrability to complement the sheer responsiveness and handling abilities of Bentley’s spirited Continental range.

As for Moro, he notched up another first, this time around a track below the Videmanette lift in Rougemont, on a pair of zai for Bentley skis, attached to the back of a Continental GT. He was pulled along by a 567bhp Continental GT with a 6-litre W12 engine and four-wheel drive. His advice to first-timers: ‘Hold on tight!’

Thanks, Franco.

info for the vehicles can be found at www.bentley.co.uk while information on Zai skis can be found at www.zai.ch