Tucked into woodland outside Saas-Fee, this property promises a peaceful retreat as well as sumptuous dining.

Offering conscious escapism on a forested slope just outside Saas-Fee, Waldhotel Fletschhorn combines the seclusion of a mountain hut with the ambiance of a good friend’s home

With wide corridors decorated with driftwood lamps and colourful rugs, it feels more cottage than hotel. It is certainly not easy to stumble across, and as long as not having amenities nearby doesn’t bother you, it’s a romantic spot to while away an evening or two. Served in a wood-panelled room with gentle spotlighting and cosy corners, the hotel’s menus are complemented by an award-winning wine cellar.

For a more intimate stay this is the hotel for you. Perched in the valley above Saas-Fee, Waldhotel Fletschhorn offers a quality hotel experience. Rooms are cosy and comfortable with fantastic views. A quiet alpine escape.

Surrounded by four-thousanders (peaks measuring in at more than 4,000 meters), Saas-Fee calls to some of the most adventurous skiers and snowboarders. At the resort, cruise down some of the highest mountains in the Swiss Alps. To replenish all of those burned calories, order some of the best cuisine in Switzerland from Waldhotel Fletschhorn.

The team of the Waldhotel Fletschhorn sees tourism as an important initiator of sustainable development in the region and the hotel is well-positioned for a green future. The hotel continues to advance its green initiatives in terms of water, energy and waste management, is socially engaged in the region and focuses its culinary concept on organic, regional and seasonal food.

Set in a forest glade with dramatic mountain views, Fletschhorn is one of the Valais's top addresses.

Mercifully, the pace here is slow and breakfast is not served before 8am.

Voted by the NZZ newspaper as one of the 50 best 4* hotels in Switzerland, the Waldhotel Fletschhorn is a magical place in the middle of nature with a magnificent view, only a short walk from Saas-Fee.

If popular ski resort Saas-Fee buzzes with holidaymakers and sounds of après ski, you don’t have to travel far for escapism. Waldhotel Fletschhorn lies hidden in woodland overlooking the Michabel group of mountains.