As summer travel planning picks up, new lifestyle hotel brand Miiro offers a refined alpine retreat at The Mansard in Gstaad– reimagining the Swiss Alps as an ideal warm-weather destination filled with scenic adventure, cultural charm, and effortless relaxation. Set high in the Bernese Alps, Gstaad offers a cooler, more comfortable alternative to other popular European summer destinations, with milder days, crisp evenings, and a slower pace that’s perfect for outdoor exploration and mountain serenity.
The Mansard, Gstaad
The Mansard is a warm and inviting boutique hotel in the heart of Gstaad, where traditional Alpine architecture meets contemporary chalet design. Perfectly positioned for both outdoor exploration and village life, it offers a seamless balance of adventure and relaxation.
With the hotel as home base, guests can experience Gstaad’s summer highlights, including:
- Lauenensee Roundtrip Hike: an easy walk along the Louibach stream leading to a serene alpine lake, ideal for a refreshing swim
- Fondue Caquelon Trail: a scenic hike to a giant fondue pot– perfect for a unique alpine picnic, with fondue backpacks available via the hotel
- Arnensee Roundtrip Trail: a relaxed lakeside walk with opportunities for swimming, boating, and barbecuing
- Golf Course Gstaad-Saanenland: an 18-hole course set within a peaceful alpine nature reserve with sweeping mountain views
- Summer events and cultural highlights, including Beach Volleyball, the Tennis Open Gstaad, Polo Cup Gstaad, and the traditional Gstaad Züglete
- Local culinary experiences, from hot chocolate at Charly’s Gstaad and meringue at Wasserngrat to traditional fondue at Posthotel Rössli and visits to the cheese grotto
- Cultural experiences, including Studio Naegeli, the Saanen Museum, and the Swiss Paper Cutting Center & Museum
- Swiss chocolate immersion at Maison Cailler chocolate factory
- Wellness and leisure, including the Mansard sauna, Le Grand Spa, and the Gstaad Sports Center
Back at the hotel, guests can retreat to thoughtfully designed rooms with private balconies and sweeping mountain views, dine on Swiss classics in the vibrant brasserie, or gather for cocktails at the Mansard Rooftop– Gstaad’s only rooftop bar– overlooking the village’s famed promenade.
With its blend of alpine charm, contemporary style, and a distinctly social atmosphere, The Mansard offers a refined yet relaxed summer escape in the Swiss Alps.
