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The Lodge
Verbier, Switzerland · Virgin Limited Edition · Grand Luxury
The Lodge is Sir Richard Branson's mountain retreat in Verbier, a member of Leading Hotels of the World that backs directly onto one of the resort's ski runs, 250 meters from the Médran lift station. Depending on the week, guests can book the entire nine-bedroom chalet exclusively or reserve just a single room, with an indoor pool and both indoor and outdoor hot tubs open year-round for apres-ski in winter and alpine hiking breaks in summer.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Rooms from 183 sq ft (17 m²)
- Architect: Sophie Mourad and Patrice Coupy
- Interiors: Fiona Barratt
About The Lodge
- Sir Richard Branson's private alpine chalet in Verbier, built of hand-hewn timber in traditional blockhouse style at 1,500 metres, just above the village near the Medran lift station.
- Opened as a Virgin Limited Edition property in January 2008 after a refurbishment reported at 3.7 million pounds.
- The nine-bedroom chalet sleeps up to eighteen adults plus a children's bunkroom, with architecture by Sophie Mourad and Patrice Coupy and interiors by Fiona Barratt.
- Entry-level rooms start at 183 sq ft (17 m²).
History
The Lodge is Sir Richard Branson's private alpine chalet in Verbier, in the Valais region of the Swiss Alps, and part of his Virgin Limited Edition collection of retreats. Built of hand-hewn timber in traditional blockhouse style, it sits at 1,500 metres just above the village, moments from the Médran lift station.
After a refurbishment reported at £3.7 million, The Lodge opened as a Virgin Limited Edition property in January 2008. The nine-bedroom chalet sleeps up to eighteen adults, with an additional children's bunkroom, and features an indoor pool and indoor and outdoor hot tubs. Its eco-oriented construction was overseen by architects Sophie Mourad and Patrice Coupy, with interiors by designer Fiona Barratt.
Experiences
- Exclusive-use summer stay — Exclusive use of all nine bedrooms for up to 18 guests, fully catered all-inclusive chalet experience.
- Ski gear and lift pass service — Ski equipment fitted and ready, lift passes organised, and gear brought to guests with transfer to the lift station.
- The Lodge x Cabane Tortin itinerary — A combined one-week April itinerary starting at The Lodge in Verbier village and continuing to Cabane Tortin, a high-alpine retreat at 3,000 metres.
- Heli-skiing and off-piste — Access to legendary off-piste terrain, itinerary-only routes and heli-skiing across the Four Valleys.
- Ski instruction with European Snowsport — Expert ski instructors from European Snowsport cater to all levels, with video analysis and personalised feedback back at The Lodge.
- Tandem paragliding — Tandem paragliding flights with views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Ski-in / ski-out
- All-inclusive
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