Alpine hillside sanctuary
Guests arrive via a mountain tunnel lift to find a serene alpine refuge perched directly above Zermatt.
What it’s good at
Notable
Private mountain lift arrivals, personalized sommelier cellar guidance, and attentive ski-chalet service with Matterhorn balconies.
Notable
A two-level spa featuring a heated outdoor infinity pool and a panoramic Finnish sauna facing the Matterhorn.
Notable
Family hospitality anchored by Valais game, regional cuisine, and local vintages from the Metry family vineyards.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the hillside above town, the chalet sits a five-minute walk from the village station and Sunnegga ski lift.
The rooms
Local stone and warm timber frame views across the valley, where private balconies look out toward the iconic peak.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool looks straight toward the Matterhorn, joined by an indoor pool and whirlpools.
The spa
Treatment rooms offer targeted massages, alongside a Finnish sauna, steam hammam, and quiet relaxation spaces.
Restaurant Saveurs
Tables dressed in white linens overlook the Matterhorn, serving regional Valais cuisine and seasonal game.
At the table
The open-air terrace serves cocktails and Metry family wines with unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks.
How it began
Three generations of the Metry family have guided the chalet, carving a private mountain elevator directly through the rock below.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.