Welcome to The Lodge

The Lodge is Sir Richard Branson's stunning 9-bedroom mountain retreat, high in the Swiss Alps in the world-famous resort of Verbier. The Lodge is open year-round and is the ideal base from which to explore the Alps in summer and in winter.

In winter let’s face it: you’re here for the skiing, and with over 400km of on-piste skiable terrain, Verbier is a skier (or snowboarder’s) paradise. In the summer months there's just as much to do, with glorious weather so you can discover the Alps at a more relaxed pace.

The team of friendly and experienced staff at The Lodge includes a General Manager, spa therapist and three chefs. Each one is dedicated to tailor-making each guest experience. People may arrive as guests but often leave as friends.

The Lodge is part of Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's collection of unique retreats.

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When the weather is glorious it’s more than likely you’ll be spending plenty of time on the mountain, but when you get back to The Lodge there’s still plenty to do. Pull off those ski or hiking boots and relax in the lounge with a cool drink curled up on a comfy sofa. Or if your muscles ache, take a dip in the indoor heated pool, or warm yourself up in the indoor or outdoor hot tubs.

The Lodge also has a fully equipped gym, a steam room and a party area. You can shoot pool or dance the night away all underneath a twinkling disco ball. If you want to take it easy, we can pop on a film for you and your friends or family on the large plasma screen while you enjoy a few drinks from the bar.

Party Time

Partying at The Lodge is a serious business. The bar never closes, and just when you think the party’s peaked, the infamous ‘shot ski’ is likely to make an appearance – you have been warned. The party room also features a pool table that transforms into a ping pong table and there’s even a disco ball so you can relive those Saturday Night Fever moments.

Sustainability at The Lodge

Taking care of the environment and giving back is high on our agenda. The Lodge is committed to sustainable development and to supporting local community and group-wide global charitable initiatives.

Here are some fast facts about some of our sustainability initiatives at The Lodge:

Apricots, strawberry and peaches are in abundance in Verbier during the summer months so the kitchen team makes batches of jam to last throughout the winter season
All the meat we serve is sourced locally in the neighbouring town of Le Châble, and 95% of it is from Switzerland
Most of the cheeses we serve are sourced locally from cheesemakers Roger and Marc Dubosson, who make the famous Raclette cheese from the Valais region. The milk comes from the cows that graze on the mountains during the summer months
Other protected Swiss food products made in the Valais area are viande séchée (dried beef), pain de seigle (rye bread) and the local eau-de vie (pear flavoured liqueur)
95% of the wine produced in Switzerland is not exported, so we recommend you try some during your next stay
During the summer months 50% of the herbs used in our dishes are sourced from our very own herb garden
During the summer months 2-3 dishes a week use strawberries, blueberries or elderflower which are hand-picked by our chefs straight from the mountain
Our drinking water is fresh from the Alps and we’ve partnered with an initiative called ‘Give me Tap’ to eliminate the use of plastic bottles
In aid of the Make-a-Wish foundation Switzerland, we have devised a series of treatments whereby 15% of the treatment cost is donated to this worthy cause

Preparing for your stay

What’s the weather like?

As you’d imagine, the scenery in the Alps varies enormously. No one can predict exactly when the snows will descend, but the average daytime temperature in winter hovers around -3°C/27°F with the coldest month in January, while temperatures in summer can average a balmy 26°C/79°F in July.

During the months of June, July, August and September you'll enjoy pleasant weather with nice average temperatures - perfect for hiking and cycling the Alps.

What to pack

The Lodge is your home from home, so go comfortable with your daywear. In the evening, you may choose to go smart-casual to dinner. A jacket and tie are never needed, but feel free to dress up if you wish!

Keeping warm in the winter means wearing layers. Start with your outer layer such as a waterproof ski jacket and ski trousers, a mid-layer which ideally should be a fleece jumper and finally thermals for your base layer. Make sure you pack a winter hat, wool socks, ski gloves, ski goggles and a neck warmer or scarf. It’s also a good idea to bring along waterproof walking boots – they’ll feel fantastically comfortable at the end of the day when changing out of your ski boots.

Your summer attire will depend somewhat on what kind of activities you have planned, but definitely pack sunglasses, a hat to keep the sun off and a sturdy pair of hiking boots. Temperatures can vary at altitude, and it’s best to be prepared for all eventualities, so a backpack to carry water and an extra layer.

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