Switzerland
Luxury hotels, insider access, and bespoke itineraries
The Destination
Switzerland invented Alpine tourism, and it still does the mountains with a precision no one else matches — ski villages linked by flawless rail, lakes ringed by belle-époque promenades, and the scenic train journeys (the Glacier Express above all) that turn mere transfers into the trip itself.
The modern reason to come is Six Senses Crans-Montana, which brought resort-grade wellness to 1,500 metres on a sunny balcony above the Rhône Valley: ski-in access in winter, a vast spa with altitude-adapted treatments and biohacking programmes, and summer hiking from the door. It is the rare Alpine hotel that is equally compelling in February and July.
Switzerland rewards combining altitudes — a lakeside city bookend (Geneva or Zurich), the mountains at the centre, and a panoramic rail leg between them. We plan the connections to the minute, arrange ski passes, guides and mountain restaurants, and add preferred-partner benefits to every stay.
Best Time to Visit
December through March for skiing, with January and March the connoisseur's quieter windows either side of the holiday peaks. June through September is the Alps' second summer season — wildflowers, hiking, biking and long blue days — while the lakes are at their best. The shoulder months (May, November) are when mountain hotels traditionally close.
Insider Tips
Build the Glacier Express — or one of its panoramic siblings — into the routing rather than flying between regions; it is among the world's great rail journeys. At Six Senses Crans-Montana, arrive a day early for altitude acclimatisation before starting the wellness programmes, and ask us for the valley-view rooms facing the Rhône.
Frequently Asked
What is the best luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps?
For a wellness-led Alpine stay, Six Senses Crans-Montana — ski-in access, a vast spa with altitude-adapted and biohacking programmes, and a sun-facing balcony position above the Rhône Valley. It is one of the few Alpine addresses equally worth booking in ski season and high summer.
When should I visit Switzerland — winter or summer?
Both are genuinely first-rate, which is unusual for the Alps. December–March is ski season (January and March are quieter than the holiday peaks); June–September brings hiking, wildflowers and the lakes at their finest. The scenic trains run year-round and are spectacular in either season.
Is the Glacier Express worth doing?
Yes — it is the benchmark scenic rail journey in Europe, crossing 291 bridges between Zermatt and St. Moritz through the high Alps. We book Excellence Class seats and often use one leg of it as the transfer between a lake city and the mountains, so no day is 'lost' to travel.
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