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Welcome to Kurhaus - Arolla

A place out of time

Breathe

The pure Alpine air

Take it all in

Customise your experience

Relax & Recharge

With outstanding mountain views

Proud to be part of the prestigious Swiss Historic Hotel label, the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus welcomes you in all seasons for your next mountains adventure at the high altitudes of the magnificent Val d’Hérens: a preserved valley of the Swiss Alps. lost in time,

With its heritage cachet the village of Arolla, the hotel is nestled at an altitude of 2070 meters in the heart of an ancient forest of larches and arolle trees. In its mountain setting, the hotel with its grand wood and stone facade is surrounded by majestic high altitude peaks that have shaped Arolla’s reputation over the centuries: Mont Chaillon the high altitude peaks of, Aiguille de la Tsa, the Pigne d’Arolla, and the Mont-Collon… evoke the conquest of the peaks in the “belle epoque’s: early mountaineering pioneers”

What if you stayed at the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus d’Arolla to relive the epic 19th century mountain experience of the Swiss Alps ?

THE HISTORY

A labour of love

Opened in 1896, the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus was a magestic presence in the Evolène valley. For founders Honorine and her husband Jean-Baptiste Gaspoz, the hotel was a labour of love: love for hosting adventures from all over the world, love of the Swiss Alps and enabling mountain discovery for their guests

The hotel was constructed from stone carved from the mountains and it’s wooden frame from surrounding Arolla trees..

Jean-Baptiste passed away before the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus was complete. Honorine forged ahead and established a formidable enterprise, the vision and spirit of which remain today. Newer establishments have opened over the years, but none rival the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus’s charm, setting and heritage.

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The Hotel

La Grande Dame of Arolla

Set in an exceptional mountain setting, the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus has stood the test of time while preserving its heritage and historical character. When you stay at the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus, you are entering a hotel with character like no other, where old-fashioned charm, conviviality and authenticity are combined.

Imagine a typical Swiss mountain hotel, with simple yet comfortable rooms overlooking the mountains, a large garden in the shade of hundred-year-old larch trees, a sunny terrace facing Mont-Collon, a vast panorama of the surrounding peaks, historic salons, wood panneled restaurants rooms and the charm of yesteryear. Imagine… and treat yourself to a trip back in time in the spirit of ‘slow travel’. Far from the crowds and close to nature.

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The Location

Exploration and relaxation

Nestled between Verbier and Zermatt, the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus offers unparalleled access to ancient forest, glaciers, mountains and the Veisivi meadows, but remains uncrowded and unspoilt.

The snow-dusted summits of Aiguille de la Tza, Mont Collon, and Pigne d’Arolla can all be seen from the hotel.

The Kurhaus was so-called for a reason, and follows Switzerland’s history as a destination for rest and recuperation.

Arolla trees and their oil have traditionally been used to aid sleep and relaxation, and due to the hotel’s original construction, these remain in the very foundations of the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING…

……at the hotel and in the Evolène Valley

September 13, 2022

Le TOP 5 des plus belles découvertes à Arolla

On vous a déjà parlé de l’automne à Arolla ! La plus belle saison des Alpes diront certains. Des côteaux de vigne au forêt de mélèzes des fonds de vallée, l’automne du Valais déploie ses couleurs jusqu’à l’arrivée des premières neiges. Baigné par le généreux soleil du Valais, il joue les prolongations …

August 03, 2022

La traditionnelle fête de la mi-été à Evolène

2 années successives d’absence, que l’attente fut longue ! Elle revient, enfin, la traditionnelle fête de la mi-été ! Après l’ambiance festive et conviviale de notre brunch du 1er Août dans les jardins de l’hôtel, votre prochain grand rendez-vous est le … 15 AOÛT ! Tandis que chez nos voisins transalpins, la …

THIS IS WHY…

…our guests keep coming back

The hotel is charming in every way and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.The location is unbeatable for skiing and touring locally in the Arolla valley…

Welcoming historic hotel – blissfully quiet, with an occasional chorus of cow bells. Hiking right from the hotel is spectacular…

This place appeared like an oasis at the end of a long trek, right off the hiking trail. Staff were incredibly friendly and the hotel was gorgeous…

For my first visit to the Valais, I had the chance to stay at the Grand Hotel Kurhaus. The magic of the place works quickly, combined with a warm and attentive service…"

I stopped by chance and discovered an enchanting terrace! The view is spectacular. In addition the food was excellent and the service attentive…

In the middle of nature, great view, historic hotel, warm welcome, far from the daily stress, ski in, ski out, good map. Enjoy the charm of the building…

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST!

 

Seasonal Closure

After a wonderful winter season, our hotel is now closed for the off-season. A heartfelt thank you to all our guests for the amazing moments we shared! We look forward to welcoming you back from May 29 for a new summer chapter.

If you need to reach us, feel free to use the contact form on our website. See you very soon!

The Grand Hotel & Kurhaus Arolla SA Team