Le Grand Bellevue In Gstaad To Reopen Its Doors For The Summer Season
On Friday 3 July, Gstaad’s chicest boutique hotel, Le Grand Bellevue, will reopen its doors for room, spa and restaurant reservations. During the hotel’s seasonal closure, Le Grand Bellevue has spent time innovating its operations and refining its curated guest experiences - from hiking to wild swimming, mountain top yoga to al fresco private dining and new health and safety protocol - to ensure that the hotel’s guests enjoy a spoiling summer in the Swiss Alps which is safe, secluded and special.
Safe haven - social distancing, enhanced safety protocol & new hotel app
Le Grand Bellevue has long taken pride in offering guests as much space and privacy as possible with just 57 guest rooms spread out across three spacious buildings but with the facilities of a considerably larger hotel including four restaurants, a vast 3,000sqm Le Grand Spa, expansive gardens and within walking distance of the village and mountain trails. Nonetheless, Le Grand Bellevue has implemented rigorous new health and safety protocol to ensure both guests and staff feel protected and supported throughout their stay, for example: providing hygiene kits for guests, daily temperature checks on arrival for all staff, high-tech cleaning methods and extra protective equipment for staff. Please see the full Covid-19 protocol document on their website here. The new Le Grand Bellevue App allows for contactless restaurant, spa and activity reservations and a direct chat service with their concierge.
Nature-based escape - restorative mountain pursuits and wellness experiences
Complementing the lakes and mountains, Le Grand Spa is one of the largest in the region allowing for ample space between guests. Firm believers in the meditative powers of nature, Le Grand Spa always encourages guests to seek relaxation and restoration in the natural beauty found on the hotel’s doorstep. Guests can experience the lush peaks from above on a helicopter flight through the mountains or take a hot air balloon ride over Gstaad at sunrise. They can go for a bracing wild swim in one of Gstaad’s picturesque mountain lakes, cycle or e-bike along the region’s extensive network of vertiginous trails, and trail run through the verdant hills of the Bernese Oberland, all accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Athletic pursuits can be followed by mountainside massages and yoga sessions to ease aching muscles, or by retreating to Le Grand Spa which offers 17 unique wellness experiences, including a Hay Sauna, Ice Fountain and Infrared Sauna, plus Himalayan Salt Grotto, Finnish Sauna and Laconium. Recognising the importance of preventative wellness, Le Grand Spa’s team of experts have also carefully curated a series of immune-boosting programmes ranging from half day to full day retreats that combine movement, nutrition and detoxifying treatments; for example, mindful forest walks, rejuvenating rascal rituals, lymphatic drainage, mineral body wraps, superfood smoothies, and plant based cuisine. The exclusive Swiss partner of organic British brand, Bamford, Le Grand Spa offers a wide variety of pampering treatments, as well as high-tech facial and body treatments from renowned skincare specialist Dr Barbara Sturm and Swiss-made Cellcosmet.
Distanced dining - new gastronomic experiences
The hotel boasts a multitude of dining spots including much-loved restaurants and bars - LEONARD’s, Le Petit Chalet, The Lounge, The Sushi Bar and new Swiss Gondola and Krug Pergola – to allow for appropriate distancing whilst bespoke playlists and live music will ensure the convivial atmosphere remains. With the care and expertise of Le Grand Bellevue’s culinary concierge service, guests can immerse themselves in the best gastronomic experiences Gstaad has to offer, without encountering another soul. They can take to the trails for a gourmet mountain picnic prepared by the talented chefs at LEONARD’s and lunch by the evergreen Lake Arnen. They can enjoy a locally sourced farm-to-fork dinner nestled in the forest in the hotel grounds, or take a horse-drawn carriage to a secluded mountain hut for a sublime Alpine lunch of regional meats, cheeses, and delicately seasoned fondue, with views of the lake, waterfalls and peaks beyond.
