Virgin Limited Edition: Accommodations Above 3,000 Meters


Cabane Tortin imagery courtesy of @albrechtvoss

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Virgin Limited Edition teams up with Cabane Tortin to offer a dual-destination stay in Verbier, Switzerland.

The offering targets private groups of eight to ten guests and will be marketed throughout April 2027, with additional dates possible during the winter season, subject to availability.


The program is built on alternating between The Lodge, a private chalet situated in the Verbier resort, and Cabane Tortin, an independent shelter perched at 3,000 meters near the Tortin glacier.

One of the key selling points of this collaboration is access to the domain outside the regular lift hours. Guests staying at Cabane Tortin can reach the slopes directly from the refuge and ski before opening or after the lifts close.

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By way of illustration, the Mont Fort lift operates from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The 3,000-meter location of Cabane Tortin is also expected to allow for favorable snow conditions in April, a period highlighted as the refuge’s peak season.


All-Inclusive Package for Small Groups

The experience centers on personalized support throughout the stay. Guests can notably keep the same ski instructor and mountain guide from one accommodation to the other.

The arrangement also covers private transfers, porters, accommodation, and full-board meals.

At The Lodge, the offering notably includes a private chef, premium beverages, a 24-hour car service, and a spa therapist. At Cabane Tortin, guests benefit from a private chef and a Swiss wine cellar.

The Verbier chalet additionally features an indoor pool, hot tubs, and wellness spaces, while Cabane Tortin emphasizes its high-mountain setting and its views over the surrounding peaks and glaciers.


Amelia Brille Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor
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Ski Resort Installs a Giant Swing at Over 2,000 Meters


Villars-Gryon-Diablerets inaugure une balançoire géante au Grand Chamossaire, Balanc’AIR, photo de Villars-Gryon-Diablerets

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Swinging high above 2,000 meters in altitude, with an unobstructed view of Lake Geneva, is the new quirky experience awaiting visitors in the canton of Vaud.

By inaugurating Switzerland’s very first giant swing, the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets resort gives itself a fresh appeal to attract thrill-seekers, even in the height of summer.

Located at the top of the Grand Chamossaire chairlift, on the heights of the Villars-sur-Ollon area, this new attraction can accommodate up to three people at once.

The mechanism pulls the structure backward until it reaches a 90° angle before releasing it, delivering a natural tilting motion above the Chablais plain, with a panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alpine summits.


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Accessible with the Magic Pass or the ski lift pass, the experience lasts between two and three minutes and has already drawn 500 visitors during its opening weekend.

This infrastructure meets an economic need for the resort, which currently generates 95% of its revenue between December and March.

Facing the uncertainty of winter snowfall below 1,600 meters, management aims to raise the share of summer revenues to 20% in the coming years.

Balanc’AIR is accessible every day from 10:20 to 16:40 until October 25, with a valid ski-pass or a Magic Pass.

The choice of this infrastructure is part of a measured and thoughtful development approach.

The project leaders favored the swing for its simple technical operation, with a winch pulling the suspension, and its very low impact on the ground as well as on the surrounding landscape.

The attraction was installed in a mountain area already developed for tourism, which houses existing tourist infrastructures and a telecommunications antenna. This integration leverages already exploited sites without multiplying constructions at altitude.