The majesty of the mountains goes far beyond picturesque landscapes; it offers a true treasure trove of benefits for both physical and mental health. Today we share a deeper dive into the multiple advantages that these majestic peaks can bring to your well-being.

1. Deep breathing and optimal lung health.

When you breathe in mountain air, you inhale a purity that goes beyond the ordinary. Rich in oxygen, this fresh air promotes deep breathing, stimulates your lungs, improves blood circulation, and contributes to optimal oxygenation of all cells in your body.

2. Boosts your Immune system.

Mountains are teeming with unique biodiversity, and this diversity can be your ally in strengthening your immune system. Natural particles in mountain air can stimulate your defenses, creating a natural barrier against infections.

 3. Stress management, find balance.

The escape offered by the mountains is more than just a break from your daily routine. It represents a retreat to tranquility and peace, reducing accumulated stress and soothing mental and physical tension.

4. Get walking, stay active and Healthy.

The mountain is a natural playground that promotes an active lifestyle. The combined effect of physical activity and a stimulating environment contributes to maintaining your overall physical fitness.

 5. Mental Balance, a natural apothecary for your health.

 The mountain offers a sanctuary for the mind, allowing complete disconnection from the turmoil of daily life. This mental break promotes clarity of mind, deep reflection, and can even stimulate creativity.  Mountains are more than just a picturesque backdrop. They are a natural apothecary for your health. 

 

OUR FAVOURITE ALPINE HOTELS TO RECHARGE THIS SUMMER.

We have selected our favorite destinations where you can enjoy a range of wellness experiences such as outdoor pools with snowy peaks in the backdrop, day beds offering panoramic views, rejuvenating caves, rooftop plunge pools, and of course, complete relaxation.

Hotel Arlberg, Austria

 

Located in the resort of Lech, Hotel Arlberg offers a blend of modern luxury and traditional alpine charm. This family-run hotel, managed by three generations of the Schneider family, provides a perfect mix of comfort, warmth, and elegance. The hotel's extraordinary spa, takes the experience to another level, it is the first in the world to offer a full range of multi-sensory water experiences from German bath specialists Dornbracht. 

The spa area is adorned with blue-green Vals quartzite from the Swiss Alps, located just around a hundred miles away, which adds depth and a captivating pattern with its color and mica particles.  This creates an incredibly relaxing and beautiful space that is hard to find not only in the Austrian Alps but also anywhere else.  We also love the outdoor pool, one of the best we have seen in the alps.

 

Forsthofgut, Leogang, Austria

 

Nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by the stunning Leogang mountains, this resort is the perfect escape for nature lovers. Originally a farmhouse and stables, this family-run eco-friendly hotel now offers 109 rooms featuring a blend of rustic Alpine charm and modern luxuries, along with the waldSPA meTIME massage and exclusive relaxation spaces. 

The pools alone are worth the trip and run by Christina and Christoph Schmuck, it is world class, personal hospitality.

Vals 7132, Vals, Switzerland

This luxury hotel sets a new standard for discreet spa retreats, offering suites with stunning views of the Alps. The hotel is a favourite for many of our customers and is renowned for its Peter Zumthor-designed thermal baths made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite, providing a unique and sensual bathing experience in the natural hot springs of the Swiss region.

 

Miramonti, Italy

Located on a sunny plateau in Hafling in the Dolomites, the boutique Miramonti Hotel & Spa offers captivating views of Alto Adige and the surrounding nature. The hotel, which dates back to 1932, seamlessly combines classic Alpine wellness accentuated by vintage pieces that add a nostalgic charm to the place. So relaxing!!

 

Hotel Weißes Kreuz, Burgusio, Italy

 

This boutique hotel, along with its sibling Hotel Mansion zum Löwen, is a blend of modern design and rich history. With parts dating back to the 13th century, these renovated hotels exude heritage, featuring timbers of walnut, birch, and smoked oak, the scents alone help us to relax.

Hotel Milla Montis

Hotel Milla Montis in Burgusio, Italy is one of our favourite retreats, offerng a serene experience in nature with panoramic views of the Dolomites.  Lead architects Peter Pichler Architektur designed the hotel to bring nature into the man-made structure, creating a space that respects the surroundings. The hotel features a breathtaking swimming pool, summer wellness offerings, day beds with panoramic views, subterranean caves, and rooftop plunge pools that we couldn't leave.