Elevated

ESTD. 1926

We sit at 1,050 metres in Gstaad, surrounded by centuries-old spruce forests and meadows that bloom wild in summer and hold deep snow in winter.

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Our Story

Built Stone by Stone

Alphaus was raised in 1926 by stonemasons from this valley, stone by stone, facing the glacier they had walked their whole lives. What has kept it standing since isn’t a name passed down — it’s the people who choose to stay

Some of our staff have been here for thirty years. They know which window catches the morning light, and which guests like their coffee before they’ve asked for it.

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Every Room, Its Own View

Each room is oriented to frame a different aspect of the massif — the seracs at first light, the larch forest at dusk, the valley spread below.

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Rooms & Suites

Every Room, Its Own View

Each room is oriented to frame a different aspect of the massif — the seracs at first light, the larch forest at dusk, the valley spread below.

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Alphaus Signature Suite

96 m²

Max 4 Guests

Panoramic Summit View

Starting at

$680

/night

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Panorama Room

48 m²

Max 2 Guests

Panoramic Alpine View

Starting at

$680

/night

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Signature Experiences

More than a stay

From the fire at The Stube to the forest at dawn — the valley, shaped into days by the people who live here.

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Signature Experiences

More than a stay

From the fire at The Stube to the forest at dawn — the valley, shaped into days by the people who live here.

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Candlelit table set for dinner with wine glasses

A Fireside Dinner at The Stube

Eight courses by the fire, written each week from what the valley gives — and an aged Gruyère course that has never left the menu.

Steam rising from hot stones in a wooden sauna

The Thermal Circuit at La Pierre

Steam cave, cold plunge, thermal pool and sauna — the full ritual, in the spa carved into the mountain’s granite.

Private Skiing with a Local Guide

A day on the mountain with a guide who grew up here — first lifts, quiet runs and the right table for lunch.

Snowshoer walking through a snowy larch forest

Dawn Snowshoe Above the Valley

Leave from the front door before sunrise and walk the larch forest as the first light reaches the peaks.

Wild mushrooms growing on a mossy forest log

Foraging with Our Botanist

Wild garlic in spring, chanterelles in autumn — walk the slopes with our botanist and bring the basket back to the kitchen.

Cheesemaker slicing a wheel of aged cheese

A Morning at the Cheese Cellar

Twelve minutes down the valley road, the Rey family has aged Gruyère in a hillside cellar for three generations.

A Fireside Dinner at The Stube

Eight courses by the fire, written each week from what the valley gives — and an aged Gruyère course that has never left the menu.

The Thermal Circuit at La Pierre

Steam cave, cold plunge, thermal pool and sauna — the full ritual, in the spa carved into the mountain’s granite.

Private Skiing with a Local Guide

A day on the mountain with a guide who grew up here — first lifts, quiet runs and the right table for lunch.

Dawn Snowshoe Above the Valley

Leave from the front door before sunrise and walk the larch forest as the first light reaches the peaks.

Foraging with Our Botanist

Wild garlic in spring, chanterelles in autumn — walk the slopes with our botanist and bring the basket back to the kitchen.

A Morning at the Cheese Cellar

Twelve minutes down the valley road, the Rey family has aged Gruyère in a hillside cellar for three generations.

Dining & Bar

The table at the mountain’s edge

11/3

The Stube Restaurant

TUE - SUN

19:00 – 22:30

Michelin

Our kitchen team works with what the valley gives each week. Wild garlic in spring, chanterelles through autumn, and an aged Gruyère course that has appeared on every menu since the restaurant opened.

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11/3

The Stube Restaurant

TUE - SUN

19:00 – 22:30

Michelin

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11/3

Le Refuge Bar

DAILY

17:00 - 01:00

Our bartenders work with Swiss alpine botanicals, aged Rye from the Bernese distilleries, and seasonal syrups made in-house.

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Le Refuge Bar

DAILY

17:00 - 01:00

Our bartenders work with Swiss alpine botanicals, aged Rye from the Bernese distilleries, and seasonal syrups made in-house.

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Spa & Wellness

La Pierre Spa

La Pierre sits fourteen metres below the hotel, carved directly into the mountain’s granite — steam, cold water, heat and rest in one quiet circuit.

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Spa & Wellness

La Pierre Spa

La Pierre sits fourteen metres below the hotel, carved directly into the mountain’s granite — steam, cold water, heat and rest in one quiet circuit.

Discover the Spa

Hands holding a smooth warm stone over a bowl of petals

Guest receiving a facial with a cooling clay mask

Therapist giving a hot stone back massage

Candles and dried flowers on a spa side table

Treatments

Massage

Grounded in the phytotherapy tradition of the Swiss Jura and modernised by our eight therapists — deep tissue, hot stone or a slow full-body ritual.

Facial

Mineral and botanical facials built around the skin’s response to altitude, cold and sun, finished with a cooling clay mask.

Body Ritual

Scrub, wrap and massage in one unhurried sequence, using larch, pine and herbs gathered in the valley.

Treatments

Massage

Grounded in the phytotherapy tradition of the Swiss Jura and modernised by our eight therapists — deep tissue, hot stone or a slow full-body ritual.

Facial

Mineral and botanical facials built around the skin’s response to altitude, cold and sun, finished with a cooling clay mask.

Body Ritual

Scrub, wrap and massage in one unhurried sequence, using larch, pine and herbs gathered in the valley.

Blue-lit indoor pool with rippling water

Outdoor cold-water tub overlooking a glacier valley

Condensation running down a steamed glass wall

Candlelit steam room carved from dark stone

The Thermal Circuit

Steam Cave

Start here. Carved from rough granite and held at about 45°C, the steam opens the pores and loosens the muscles — ten to fifteen minutes is enough.

Cold Plunge

Thirty to sixty seconds at 10–12°C, all year round. The contrast with the steam is the step most guests skip once — and never again.

Thermal Pool

Mineral water at 36°C, where most guests settle for twenty to thirty minutes beneath the granite vault.

The Thermal Circuit

Steam Cave

Start here. Carved from rough granite and held at about 45°C, the steam opens the pores and loosens the muscles — ten to fifteen minutes is enough.

Cold Plunge

Thirty to sixty seconds at 10–12°C, all year round. The contrast with the steam is the step most guests skip once — and never again.

Thermal Pool

Mineral water at 36°C, where most guests settle for twenty to thirty minutes beneath the granite vault.

Heated stone loungers beside the spa pool

Wood-lined sauna with a stove and a forest view

Relaxation room with loungers facing tall windows

Heat & Rest

Larch Sauna

A dry sauna at 85°C, lined in larch from the valley — the circuit’s last heat before rest.

Relaxation Room

Heated stone loungers and a single rule: no talking. Stay as long as you like.

Spa Access

Complimentary for hotel guests, daily 8:00 – 20:00. Treatments run 9:00 – 19:00 and can be booked at the front desk.

Heat & Rest

Larch Sauna

A dry sauna at 85°C, lined in larch from the valley — the circuit’s last heat before rest.

Relaxation Room

Heated stone loungers and a single rule: no talking. Stay as long as you like.

Spa Access

Complimentary for hotel guests, daily 8:00 – 20:00. Treatments run 9:00 – 19:00 and can be booked at the front desk.

Guest Voices

“The quietest luxury we have ever known.”

“Alphaus gave us something we didn’t know travel could still give: mountain light, slow mornings and a dinner at the Stube we still talk about. Nothing has compared since.”

Ingrid L.

Oslo, Norway

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Any questions? We got you.

Everything you need to know before your arrival. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, our concierge team is always available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Any questions? We got you.

Everything you need to know before your arrival. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, our concierge team is always available.

What is the best time of year to visit Alphaus?

Every season has its regulars. December to March brings skiing, snowshoe walks and long evenings by the fire; June to September brings meadow hikes and warm valley nights. January and the shoulder seasons are the quietest — and often our guests’ favourite.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Yes. Every stay includes breakfast, served 7:30 – 10:30 with bread from the village bakery, honey from the valley and eggs cooked to order. Breakfast in your room is available on request.

How do I reserve a table at The Stube?

Call +41 27 555 0148 or write to stay@alphaus.com. Hotel guests receive priority, and in winter we recommend booking before you arrive. Le Refuge Bar welcomes walk-ins.

Do you offer airport transfers from Geneva or Zurich?

Yes. We can arrange a private car from either airport, or meet you at Gstaad station if you travel by train — about two hours from Zurich or Geneva. Send us your arrival time and we’ll take care of the rest.

What spa facilities are available to hotel guests?

The thermal circuit at La Pierre — steam cave, cold plunge, 36°C mineral pool, larch sauna and relaxation room — is complimentary, daily 8:00 – 20:00. Treatments are booked separately.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation is free up to 14 days before arrival. Within 14 days, one night is charged. Winter stays require 30 days’ notice.

Journal

Notes from the Valley

Guests at a window table looking out over the snowy valley

May 12, 2025

First Time at Alphaus? Here's What to Expect — From the Train to Your Room

Most guests tell us the same thing after their first stay: they wish they'd known a few things before arriving. Here's what the team would tell you if you called us right now.

Wheels of aged Gruyère on wooden cellar shelves

Mar 28, 2025

The Aged Gruyère Course That Has Never Once Left Our Menu — and Why It Never Will

Every few months, the kitchen team at The Stube rebuilds the eight-course menu from scratch. Every single time, the Gruyère course stays exactly where it is.

Freshly baked crusty loaves on a cooling rack

Feb 14, 2025

A Day in the Life: What the Team Does Before You Wake Up

By the time the first guest comes down for breakfast, the team has been here for two hours. Here's what happens before 7:30 am.

May 12, 2025

First Time at Alphaus? Here's What to Expect — From the Train to Your Room

Most guests tell us the same thing after their first stay: they wish they'd known a few things before arriving. Here's what the team would tell you if you called us right now.

Mar 28, 2025

The Aged Gruyère Course That Has Never Once Left Our Menu — and Why It Never Will

Every few months, the kitchen team at The Stube rebuilds the eight-course menu from scratch. Every single time, the Gruyère course stays exactly where it is.

Feb 14, 2025

A Day in the Life: What the Team Does Before You Wake Up

By the time the first guest comes down for breakfast, the team has been here for two hours. Here's what happens before 7:30 am.

Stone loungers beside the indoor thermal pool at La Pierre

Jan 3, 2025

Inside La Pierre: Your Complete Guide to a Full Spa Day at Alphaus

La Pierre Spa sits fourteen metres below the hotel, carved directly into the mountain's granite. This is how to make the most of a full day there — what to use, in what order, and what to book ahead.

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