Monthey, SwitzerlandLes Giettes
Whitepod Original
Geodesic alpine camp
Les Giettes Monthey, Switzerland
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Geodesic alpine camp
Guests trade traditional chalets for an isolated mountain camp, connected only by footpaths winding through alpine pastures.
“Its 19 geodesic domes, called pods, offer fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and valley below.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Outdoor wood-fired Scandinavian baths and a panoramic sauna overlook the Valais alpine peaks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
In this boutique ‘glampsite’ most guests spend the night in energy-efficient, low-impact geodesic pods, all set on a serene stretch of land.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Twenty-five kilometers of marked trails wind through the surrounding pastures, with the jagged Dents-du-Midi peaks towering overhead.
The rooms
Each dome opens onto a private wooden terrace, with knotty timber interiors and clear panels facing the peaks.
The saunas and baths
Stepped benches inside the saunas look out onto snowy chalets, and wood-fired Scandinavian tubs steam on the timber decks.
The spa and gym
A curved treadmill faces snowy chalets in the run room. Three timber rooms at La Tsijiri host bodywork treatments.
At the table
Brasserie Les Cerniers serves regional Valais recipes around a central fireplace, with ingredients sourced within fifty kilometers.
How it began
Sofia de Meyer started the camp in 2004 with just three tents, completely off-grid without electricity or running water.
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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.