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hotel
Chetzeron
Crans-Montana
Securing a booking at this intimate, sky-high hotel is as
difficult as staying upright on the Lauberhorn descent, and with
very good reason: the architecturally striking 16-room property has
set a new tone for Swiss ski stays. A former cable car station
capping a vertiginous peak overlooking the dramatic Rhône Valley,
Chetzeron has been transformed into sleek and sophisticated ski-in,
ski-out accommodation. There are no cow bells here: it’s all
concrete porticos, original stone walls and natural oak panelling.
The spa is the hotel’s hub, pairing mountain vistas with
state-of-the-art equipment. Soak in the heated outdoor pool, sweat
out après-ski indulgences in the steam room and sauna, or loosen
sore muscles with a massage provided by a MA-URI Healing Arts
graduate. The relaxation room – like many of the suites – offers
swoon-worthy views of both the Matterhorn’s pyramidal peak and Mont
Blanc’s brooding silhouette. For those looking to refuel, the chic
Chetzeron Restaurant offers pitch-perfect alpine cuisine and a
superb wine list that favours Valais-based viticulturalists. To top
it all off, the hotel’s eco credentials are on point: the water is
heated through solar panels and power is produced with the help of
photovoltaics.