Valsana Hotel Arosa: A Sustainably Built Ski Resort in Arosa Exuding a Chic Yet Laid-Back Vibe
The hotel closes in spring and autumn.
If you’re looking to take your recycled polyester salopettes on vacation, head to the snow-dusted peaks of Arosa and ski into Switzerland’s sustainably built-and-run Valsana Hotel. The CO2 neutral and Green Globe-certified property is the latest from the Tschuggen Hotel Group and is everything you’d expect of an alpine chalet. It’s hemmed in by pine-flecked forests, glittering lakes and stately summits laced with 225 kilometers of skiable slopes.
The architecture and décor take their cues from the great outdoors, with oak parquet floors, hand-painted botanical artwork and generous windows and balconies overlooking the unspoiled landscape. Leather armchairs, vintage pieces and a 14th-century French fireplace make the lobby just as cosy as the 40 guest rooms and nine family-size apartments — open year-round — with Aztec throws, kitchenettes and bathtubs. The beds are fitted with 100% natural Elky Natur mattresses, and each room has a mobile phone shield to reduce radiation around the bed.
One of the most innovative features of the hotel is its ice battery — a cutting-edge system that heats the entire complex without any oil or electric heating. Geothermal probes feed energy into a giant 860,000-litre water tank fitted with internal pipes carrying a water-glycol mixture. When the heat pumps draw heavily on this energy, the water freezes into a block of ice; the waste heat recovered from around the hotel is then fed back into the tank to thaw it. If more heat is generated than consumed, the water warms back up to 15°C — ready to start the cycle again. Clean, clever, and fossil-fuel free.
Other earth-friendly practices include complimentary shuttle service for travelers arriving by railway; locally sourced food and wine; and organic body care products in the rooms and spa. Bikes are also free to borrow (EV bikes are available to rent), which are perfect for exploring the charming Swiss scenery in Arosa’s warm weather months.
Restaurant Twist and the Valsana Lounge & Bar open from mid-June to mid-September each season. Make sure you find time to raise a glass in front of the firewood — sometimes with live music, sometimes with a DJ.
The 800-square-metre spa offers panoramic views of mountains and woodland that connect body and mind to nature, with a heated pool, steam bath and saunas gazing out onto the forest. Ask about the bespoke treatments, massages and detox rituals — they are not to be missed. Yoga classes run Tuesday to Sunday, rotating between Morning Flow, Balance Flow, Sunset Flow and Slow Flow, so pick your favourite or try them all.
Right across from the hotel, an indoor tennis centre with two carpet courts awaits. Book a session with a coach on request, or let younger guests loose in the play area, with a trampoline, table tennis and table football.
Beyond the slopes, the hotel's activity programme is designed for guests who stay a full week and never want for something new — each activity is complimentary one day a week, and the team will be happy to share the current schedule with you.
The calendar of events makes the most of every open month. July typically brings the Arosa Village Market, when the village centre transforms into a colourful festival for locals, second-home owners and guests alike. Jazz Days carry the spirit of New Orleans up into the Alps; Swiss National BBQ Day calls for a good apéro and the right soundtrack; and the Arosa Classic Car sees vintage wheels race past the Valsana just metres from where you sit. With 76 curves, 422 metres of altitude difference and 7.3 kilometres of legendary road, expect elegant classic cars and high-octane action infused with cosmopolitan flair.
Sustainability Criteria
- Valsana Hotel and the Tschuggen Group is an equal-opportunity employer
- Community engagement includes a Clean Up Day by staff members, and supporting the charity My Climate
- Valsana buys preferably from local producers
- Valsana Hotel supports Cause We Care, a mountain gorilla project in Africa and is active in rewilding alpine wetland in the Tourbières des Ponts-de-Martel nature reserve
- Valsana Hotel does not emit any CO2
- Energy-saving LED lights and motion sensors
- Valsana Hotel has its own Ice Battery – heat generated by geothermal probes and heat recovery
- Breakfast consists of local products
- The food is sourced sustainably, such as meat from free-range animals and certified fisheries
- The beds are fitted with 100% natural Elky Natur mattresses
- Each room has a mobile phone shield to reduce radiation around beds
- Bathroom amenities are by organic brand FairCosmetics
- The spa uses products by The Organic Pharmacy
Features & Activities
- 24h Room Service
- Bar at Hotel
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Gym at the Hotel
- Hotel in the Mountains
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pool at the Property
- Close to Skiing
- Spa Treatments Available
- Tennis Courts
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
The community of Arosa and its surroundings offer a rich activity program for the summer and winter season. In the winter, the ski resort Arosa-Lenzerheide with 225 km of slopes is ideal for skiers and snowboarders. Other winter activities such as snurfing, snowshoeing and ice bathing can be booked directly at the hotel.
In summer, the region offers a great hiking, lake and activity paradise for all ages.
MOVING MOUNTAINS:
Moving Montains is a holistic program offered by the Tschuggen Hotel Group to promote vitality and the experience of nature. The program offers individual one-on-one and small group classes. Guests can work out in the gym or in nature, participate in excursions, adventures, and wellness experiences – all under the guidance of experienced trainers. The program can be booked on site.
SPA
In the 800sqm wellness area, guests can expect a relaxing pool with mountain views, a steam bath and a sauna world.
Valsana Hotel guests can book massages and cosmetic treatments or take part in a weekly program of relaxation activities that changes daily. These are led by an expert trainer and can also be booked for individuals.
Guests can work out in the gym or relax in the yoga room with panoramic views.
FAMILY
Arosa and the Valsana Hotel offer a rich children and family-friendly program for the winter and summer seasons.
The hotel provides free cribs and baby beds.
Certifications
Location
Valsana Hotel Arosa is about 150 kilometers from Zurich, which is roughly a 2-hour drive by car. The closest major city is Chur, about 30 kilometers away, or a 45-minute drive.