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These Luxurious Eco-Savvy Alpine Pods are a Must-Visit

If you’re on the lookout for a unique twist on the traditional ski-lodge vacation, we’ve found the perfect alternative. Tucked away on the edge of the Swiss Alps is a collection of ultra-modern pods offering gorgeous, environmentally-intimate accommodation. Whitepod Hotel‘s individual dome-shaped lodges are open-concept, with stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped mountain ranges and deep, pine tree-lined valley. While the clear surface on one side of the pod will have you feeling up-close and personal with the fluffy blanket of snow, first-rate amenities and energy-efficient heating will protect you from the elements just as any luxury chalet would.

Image courtesy of Whitepod Hotel.
Image courtesy of Whitepod Hotel.

While seemingly simplistic in design, these pods are created with careful consideration of the pristine, natural environment they are nestled within. The geometric surface structures and supporting elements are cleverly curved to ensure the lowest energy expenditure is needed to keep the inside air circulating and warm. On-site cuisine maintains a delicious menu of locally-sourced ingredients, all waste is recycled, and the hotel goes as far as to encourage staff to live close by—a walk to work helps reduce motorized transportation in the surrounding area. Enjoy a breakfast brought straight to your pod in the morning, then venture outdoors for a daily communal tea-time gathering, an individually prepared picnic, and finally an intimate dinner paired with wine or champagne from the on-staff sommelier.

Image courtesy of Whitepod Hotel.
Image courtesy of Whitepod Hotel.

During the winter, you can keep busy by skiing the Whitepod Hotel’s private slopes, dogsledding through the trails or embarking on a scenic snowshoe hike. In warmer weather, the area is ideal for stunning nature treks, games of tennis or badminton, paragliding over the mountains or visiting the nearby thermal baths, touring the mines, and exploring the charming Chillon Castle perched on the shore of nearby Lake Léman. The pods are seasonal chameleons, too, and while their exteriors are a snowy-white in the wintertime, green tarps will keep them camouflaged during the warm summer months—the goal is for this hotel to assimilate (never contrast) the aesthetic of its beautiful natural environment.

Image by Micha Riechsteiner.
Image by Micha Riechsteiner.

For more information and bookings, visit whitepod.com. Bon voyage!

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