Perched boldly at 3,000 metres above the Tortin glacier, Cabane Tortin redefines what a luxury alpine retreat can be. High above the villages of Verbier and Nendaz in Switzerland’s Valais region, this exclusive chalet-style hideaway offers an extraordinary escape: sweeping mountain vistas, full personal service, and direct access to one of Europe’s greatest ski domains. From the moment you arrive — whether by private gondola, skiing down from the Mont Fort station or via the snow-vehicle escort from the valley — the mood is set: total immersion in alpine grandeur and refined comfort.
This is a sanctuary of just one exclusive booking at a time: the entire cabane is yours and yours alone. Inside, the architecture honours the wild surroundings. A mix of locally sourced stone, timber and expansive glass frames the dramatic peaks beyond, while interiors are crisp, inviting and subtly luxurious. On the main floor you’ll find three double bedrooms, each with plush bedding, down duvets and rich fabrics. Two of the rooms share a bathroom; one enjoys an ensuite. Ascend to the upper level and you’ll discover a loft-style pod room: twin or double beds, ideal for four young adults or a group of friends seeking a more playful sleeping experience.
The common spaces are designed for gathering and relaxing. After a day of skiing or snow-shoeing through the 4-Vallées, ease into the living area beside the log fireplace, sink into the sofa and watch the sky blush in mountain sunset. The floor-to-ceiling windows draw the landscape inside. A private chef orchestrates each day’s dining: breakfast begins the day, a lunch either on-mountain or packed for you, and dinner is a refined, multi-course affair tailored around local produce and your preferences. Guardian staff pour cocktails, serve canapés and attend to the smallest details, whilst mountain guides plan your ski tours, heli-ski options, snowshoe excursions or even paragliding flights.
Facilities remain elegantly simple: you won’t find a sprawling spa or giant gym, but you will find a wood-fired sauna and a space to relax and recover after high-altitude adventure. The sense of being ‘above the world’ is palpable. Water is harvested from a mountain spring, the heating and power system is built for the environment, and the spirit is one of responsible luxury. At the same time, the setting places you at the heart of the action — pristine powder fields on your doorstep, the lift-system of Verbier/Nendaz within reach.
Cabane Tortin is not about crowds or standard hotel routines. It’s for those who crave something rare: a bespoke high-alpine experience, the silence of the peaks, the service of a private house, the adrenaline of skiing untouched slopes, and the comfort of refined interiors. Each stay becomes a story: dawn shimmering over the glacier, the hush of evening among the peaks, the warmth of the sauna as the wind howls outdoors. With every detail curated and every moment feeling personal, your holiday here becomes less about staying somewhere and more about belonging somewhere extraordinary. Speak to your Scott Dunn travel specialist today and let us tailor this dramatic mountain escape exclusively for you.
