Seasonal Experiences

Absolutely. The hotel’s in-house ski shop provides equipment rental and manages all the practicalities of a ski stay with precision. Dedicated shuttle transfers ensure guests reach the slopes without friction. Our concierge team coordinates everything from lift passes to private instruction.

The nearest ski lifts are just minutes away by hotel shuttle. While Le Grand Bellevue is not ski-in ski-out, the transfer is seamless and brief – and the reward of returning to a warm fireplace, and enjoying  Le Grand Spa more than compensates.

Certainly. Private ski instructors for all levels, off-piste mountain guides, and fully bespoke Alpine experiences can be arranged. Nothing is too ambitious.

Winter activities available through the concierge team:

• Private ski instruction and off-piste mountain guides
• Horse-drawn carriage rides through the snow-covered Saanenland
• Hot air balloon flights over Gstaad and the surrounding Alps
• Paragliding and snowshoeing
• Private sleigh rides
• Helicopter excursions over the Bernese Oberland
• Night skiing and full-moon sledging runs
• Ice skating at the Gstaad or Saanenmöser rinks
• Cultural events: Christmas Market in Saanen, Gstaad New Year Music Festival, Classic Car Auction, Festival International de Ballons in Château-d’Œex, Les Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, MAZE Art Gstaad, Caprice Festival

Gstaad is one of the world’s most refined Alpine destinations – a place where skiing, culture, gastronomy, and discretion coexist effortlessly. It attracts a discerning international clientele that values authenticity and privacy over spectacle. Le Grand Bellevue is a natural expression of that spirit.

Very much so. Summer in Gstaad is increasingly sought after. The crowds thin, the light is extraordinary, and the landscape opens into one of the most beautiful walking and cycling territories in Switzerland. Le Grand Bellevue in summer offers a pace and serenity that winter cannot quite replicate.

Summer in Gstaad offers a wide range of activities:

• Hiking – trails of all levels begin directly from the village
• Golf – 18-hole Saanenmöser Golf Course, a short drive from the hotel
• Mountain biking and electric bike hire
• Wild swimming, rafting, and paragliding
• Tennis – including the Swiss Open centre court
• Hot air ballooning from nearby Château d’Œx
• Helicopter excursions over the Bernese Oberland
• Cultural events: Menuhin Festival, EFG Swiss Open Tennis, Polo Cup, Züglete Cow Parade, Country Night Gstaad

Yes – trails begin virtually at the hotel’s doorstep, ranging from gentle valley walks to demanding Alpine ascents. The surrounding Saanenland offers some of the finest hiking terrain in Switzerland. Our concierge team can recommend routes tailored to fitness level, duration, and scenery preference.

Absolutely. Private mountain guides, selected hiking programmes, and fully bespoke Alpine days can be arranged – from meditative walks through Alpine meadows to demanding high-altitude ascents.

Yes. The Saanenmöser Golf Course – an 18-hole course set amid the Alpine landscape – is a short drive from the hotel. Our concierge team can arrange tee times and transfers.

Yes. Gstaad offers an extensive network of mountain biking trails, from scenic cross-country routes to technically demanding tracks. Electric bikes are available for those who wish to cover greater distances with ease.

The summer calendar is genuinely exceptional. Major events include the Menuhin Festival, the EFG Swiss Open Tennis, the Gstaad Polo Cup, the Züglete Cow Parade, and Country Night Gstaad. Our concierge team can arrange tickets, VIP access, and private hospitality for any event.

Yes. Several Menuhin Festival concerts take place within comfortable walking distance of the hotel, making it the natural base for guests attending the festival.

Of course. Our events team can arrange exclusive access, private hospitality, and bespoke experiences around any event in the Gstaad summer calendar.

Entirely. Summer at Le Grand Bellevue combines the restorative power of the Alpine environment with the depth of Le Grand Spa. Selected wellness retreats blending treatments, fitness, nutrition, and outdoor experiences are available throughout the summer season.

Yes. Alfresco lunches, garden lounge dinners, cocktails on the terrace, and shisha evenings under the summer sky are all part of the summer experience at Le Grand Bellevue.

The hotel is seasonal, operating during the winter season (mid-December to late March/early April) and the summer season (mid-June to early October). Exact opening dates are published on the hotel website.

That depends entirely on your rhythm. Winter brings snow-dusted elegance, world-class skiing, and the particular magic of an Alpine life. Summer offers sunlit serenity, extraordinary hiking, a rich cultural calendar, and a slower, more contemplative pace. Both seasons are exceptional at Le Grand Bellevue.

Yes. Helicopter tours, private mountain picnics, vineyard excursions, cultural experiences, and entirely bespoke day programmes can be arranged at any time of year. Our concierge team specialises in creating the unrepeatable.

Yes. Le Grand Bellevue has an in-house ski shop offering wide equipment rental – skis and boards, boots, poles, and helmets – for guests of all levels, removing all logistical friction from the ski day.

Yes. Secure ski storage is available, with boot warmers to ensure equipment is ready for an early morning departure to the slopes.

Yes. Our concierge team can arrange ski passes for the Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad ski area, covering over 200 kilometres of slopes across the region.

Yes. The winter destination Gstaad includes a good range of gentle slopes suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, alongside more demanding terrain for advanced guests. Private ski instruction can be arranged through the concierge team.

Le Grand Bellevue is, in many ways, the finest après-ski destination in Gstaad. After a day on the mountain, guests return to the warmth of The Bar, the depth of Le Grand Spa, and the cuisine of Leonard’s. A perfect end to any ski day.