By midday, skis are clipped off, sunglasses go on, and suddenly I found myself dancing on tables while DJs, live musicians and cabaret-style performers wearing flamboyant attire brought full festival energy to the mountains. It’s loud, joyful and unapologetically extra — and that’s exactly the point.

Molitor has also found its way onto screens, appearing in Emily in Paris, where its art deco curves and sparkling water served as the backdrop to some of the show’s most glamorous scenes — proof that its allure translates just as well to film as it does in real life.