Brand new, Switzerland’s Whitepod resort has just opened. Featuring 15 private geodesic pods that resemble igloos anchored on wooden platforms, a recently built spa, a central chalet and private skiing for the guests, it’s wintertime glamping at its finest.
Whitepod Ski Resort Igloos
The 15 Luxury Igloo Pods
Inside the pods:
Each pod has a large double bed for 2 people. Five of the pods are equipped with mezzanines that can hold 2 extra beds. However, the mezzanine beds are not intended for adults, they are more appropriate for children from 8 to 16 years old.
All pods are equipped electricity, a floor lamp, wood-burning stoves and organic luxury bedding. The bathrooms are heated with an electric heater and equipped with fully fitted bathrooms; shower, sink, toilet, hairdryer, towels and amenities. And each pod has two pairs of Crocs™ (plastic clogs) at your disposal, lol!
The Central Chalet (chalet Les Cerniers)
At the center of the 15 pods, stands a charming early 1800s wooden chalet where guests meet for breakfast in the morning or gather in the evening around its central fireplace for evening drinks and socializing.
Pampering and Wellness:
Whitepod offers two different wellness areas.
The Relaxation area, which is inside the Pod-house, at the center of the pods, has: One Finnish sauna, One Japanese bath, Changing rooms, Showers, Open every day from 15:00 to 20:00 or on request
The Treatment area, which is on the first floor of the chalet Les Cerniers, holds: Two massage rooms and One massage room with a double bath
Skiing:
The Whitepod ski estate is made of 7 km of ski pistes with 700m altitude difference and caters for beginner and intermediate levels. The two private lift installations can be opened from 11 am to 3 pm upon demand and ensure the guests benefit from a perfectly maintained and safe skiing experience.
The domain also has excellent snow conditions from December through to March.
The Whitepod Welcome kit:
Whitepod is located in Switzerland, in the canton of Valais, in the village of Les Cerniers, at the foot of the Dents-du-Midi mountain range (the beginning of the Swiss Alps), and faces the international ski resort Villars.
Included in the price (subject to change): Buffet breakfast at the Pod-house, Access to the relaxation area, All equipment necessary for the stay – back bag, headlights, snowshoes, sledge. Access to private ski slopes, Free WIFI at the Pod-house, Tea-Time – afternoon tea & pastries served everyday, Parking and All taxes
images courtesy of Whitepod, Photographer: Vincent Hofer | Jean-Marc Palisse – Designer: Angelique Buisson
Whitepod
Switzerland