May 2023 – Once the mountain resorts have shed their winter coat, they take on an entirely new feel, which few people have experienced. This is why Ultima Collection is encouraging guests to discover their alpine properties during the Summer.

Picture slopes erupting with flowers and inviting blue lakes perfect for swimming. The Alps is a place like no other, and that's before stepping inside one of Ultima Collections' secluded escapes.

Come to Ultima Gstaad in the summer, the only 5-star superior hotel and fine dining restaurant in the area to remain open all year round. Embrace a slower pace at Ultima Crans-Montana, with a heavenly spa covering 1,000m², and an outdoor swimming pool that mirrors the mountains beyond. Discover a new side to Ultima Megève, where everything has been designed to seamlessly blend indoor-outdoor spaces. But away from these properties, the resorts have so much to offer.

Heli-sightseeing and wine-tasting in Crans-Montana to rafting and mountain biking in Megève, these activities allow visitors to see a new side of the mountains. Alongside this, many alpine destinations have a packed calendar of events over the warmer months. In Crans-Montana, guests come to marvel at the professionals at the OMEGA European Master Golf Tour and enjoy a week of world-class golf. The iconic ESF Swiss Open Gstaad draws in visitors from around the world, whilst the international Polo Gold Cup sees some of the top-ranking players compete for world-ranking points. It is not just winter events that attract visitors anymore.

There is no denying the health benefits of alpine settings. The pure mountain air makes visitors feel revitalised no matter how long or short their stay is. Ultima Collection has incorporated the alpine benefits with their new wellness programmes, which encompass physical and cutting-edge techniques for breathing, sleeping and nutrition, as well as beauty and relaxation. Guests can create their own wellness retreat, where every element is designed to cater to what their bodies are craving, whilst in an idyllic setting.

Creating tailor-made experiences that guests wouldn’t find elsewhere is key for Ultima Collection. And spring and summer in the mountains lend themselves to more intimate moments. Whether guests want a sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Gstaad before champagne breakfast in a secluded meadow, a private vineyard tour in Crans-Montana with tastings of premium Valaisian wines, or a chance to play at the iconic Mont D'arbois Golf Course away from the crowds, Ultima Collection can deliver highly personalised service enjoyed in utter solitude.

For more information, please get in touch with our Group Communications & Marketing Director, Ricardo Gato, at r.gato@ultimamanagement.com, and Group Communications & Marketing Manager, Annabel Hunter, at a.hunter@ultimamanagement.com.