Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Opened
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
High-altitude gondola depot
Perched at 2,112 metres on the slopes, floor-to-ceiling glass and sheepskin throws frame panoramic views from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.
“The cavernous mouth of the station has been closed off with glass and panelled with oak, to form an airy lounge area with breathtaking views.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Exposed concrete, local oak panelling, and vast glass facades transform a decommissioned 1960s cable car station.
Notable
Preserved concrete porticos and stone masonry retain the industrial character of a 1963 mountain gondola terminal.
Notable
An outdoor rooftop pool heated to 35 degrees overlooks alpine peaks alongside a sauna and hammam.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Once a gondola station, Chetzeron’s ski-in/ski-out location is a dream for those in search of epic runs…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high above Crans-Montana with no road access, the property offers direct ski-in, ski-out slopes in winter and hiking paths in summer.
The rooms
Custom oak carpentry and heated floors define the spaces, where deep bathtubs and wide picture benches look directly onto alpine summits.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated year-round to 35 degrees, the open-air stainless steel pool looks out across the Rhône Valley with built-in hydro-loungers.
The spa and studio
Beyond the oak yoga studio facing the peaks, the wellness area includes a Finnish sauna, hammam, and infrared booth.
Restaurant Chetzeron
Floor-to-ceiling windows and open sun terraces accompany refined Alpine dishes made with local Valais ingredients and homemade bread.
Bar & Fireside Lounge
An open fireplace warms the stone-countered lounge, where bartenders pour regional Valais wines and local craft spirits.
How it began
Built in 1963 as a cable car terminal, the concrete and stone structure was decommissioned in 2003 before reopening as a hotel in 2014.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
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.