Luxe Switzerland hotel lets you ski down its zig-zagged face

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Ski from the roof to the slopes at this epic new Swiss lodge.

Currently under construction, the new 7,000 square metre Hôtel des Horlogers is nestled within Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux, and features a five-level external ski path you’re encouraged to meander down.

The luxury hotel has been designed by Copenhagen’s Bjarke Ingels Group for Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, in the village of Le Brassus, where the brand’s workshop is located.

Once the hotel’s complete, you’ll be able to ski down five levels of the building’s exterior, using a topographically suited path that leads to local ski trails at the foot. Alternatively, you can ski right into a spa or bar on different levels, which is definitely more my style. Read more…

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