BelArosa Chalet – Alpine heritage and high-altitude elegance

Rooted in the pristine air and pine-fringed slopes of Arosa, Switzerland, BelArosa Chalet is a contemporary hideaway perched at 1,800 metres above sea level. At once raw and refined, this all-suite property shelters lodgings that meld luxury, design and authenticity, distils a new expression of Alpine luxury – one where spatial poetry, elemental design and reclaimed materials converge within the cultural folds of Graubünden.

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Built on the bones of the former Hotel Alpina, the chalet complex takes form as ten self-contained mountain residences, five of which are crowned with cantilevered Sky Infinity Pools that hover over the dramatic landscape. Conceptualised by Martin Mattersberger of Passion M and realised by architect Jürg Kunz, BelArosa combines sustainable innovation with the timeless soul of Neu Grisons heritage.

Each of the chalet-apartments, ranging from 95 to 210  square metres, was designed to foster independence, comfort and immersion—framing sweeping Alpine vistas through six-metre-high windows and vaulted ceilings.

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A masterclass in craftsmanship, the structure itself is built from ancient spruce and 200-year-old oak, with eaves carved from antique doors and fireplaces framed in 15th-century church stones. Every gesture honours tradition, from clinker bricks sourced along the Baltic Sea to the blacksmith-forged house signs by Thomas Lambert.

Local artisans – from ceramicists and carpenters to glassblowers – have shaped every detail, anchoring the project deeply to its place. Inside, the aesthetic leans toward quiet tactility and purpose. Interiors by Passion M blend raw textures, sculptural forms and earth-drawn palettes with bespoke furnishings by Italian atelier Villevenete. A constellation of 81 hand-blown STARGLOW lights by ELOA shimmer like alpine embers, while artworks – including surrealist busts by Gerard Mas – punctuate the space with subtle irony and character.

Each of the ten chalets offers the experience of a private residence, with fully equipped kitchens, Finnish saunas, Aosta stone bathrooms, and artisan soaps by local maker Beat Urech. The experience is deeply sensory – from the handmade ceramics by Jordan Keramik to the curated glassware by Ichendorf Milano and Guaxs.

BelArosa’s culinary offering centres on intimacy and customisation. An à la carte Alpine breakfast of over 100 items is delivered to your chalet on fine linens with fresh flowers, while in-chalet dining – ranging from foraged snacks to seasonal multi-course menus – follows your rhythm entirely. A private chef is available on request, and the wine cellar houses rare vintages from Jörg Bucherer’s collection.

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Situated just above the heart of Arosa, the property enjoys a serene, south-facing rise, connected to the village, yet cocooned in stillness. Arrival by train offers a cinematic approach, tracing meadows and ravines across the Langwieser Viaduct via the Rhaetian Railway. Whether by rail, road or private airfield, the journey sets the tone: one of silence, elevation and pure elemental presence. More than just a place to stay, BelArosa Chalet is a sanctuary of story, material memory and design-led retreat in the high altitudes of the Swiss Alps.

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