Moving Mountains lifestyle program

Inspired by the history and beauty of the mountains, the Tschuggen Hotel Group has created a lifestyle program to promote vitality, reconnect with nature and celebrate joy.

Hotels:
Tschuggen Grand Hotel 5*S, Arosa"
Valsana Hotel & Appartements 4*, Arosa
Eden Roc 5*, Ascona
Carlton Hotel 5*S, St. Moritz

Divided into 5 pillars, Moving Mountains can be experienced by every guest at the hotel, partly free of charge and voluntarily.

"MOVE"

Personalized classes in the gym or outdoors; yoga kit in the room.

Working with expert advisors and practitioners the Tschuggen Hotel Group has developed a functional fitness and yoga offering that meets the guests’ needs and prepares them for the many outdoor pursuits on offer at the Tschuggen Hotel Group hotels.

Moving our bodies is essential to restoring physical vitality while also allowing us to clear our minds and immerse ourselves in nature.

The Tschuggen Hotel Group is working with expert advisors and practitioners to meet the guests needs and optimally prepare them for the many outdoor pursuits on offer. Personal trainers will guide you through bespoke one-to-one or small group classes in the state-of-the-art gyms or in the great outdoors. At the same time, the team has created a world-class yoga offering featuring expert-led retreats, quality on-site tuition and a specially commissioned in-room yoga programme.

This program includes:

• Customized training by Matt Gleed
• Sport at 1,800 metres

Customized training by Matt Gleed
People often think that customised training simply means that training is tailored to what a person can and wants to achieve. But there is a lot more to customised training than that. Mobility, agility, variety, balance, nutrition and motivation are all integral parts of any particular concept. As part of Moving Mountains pillar Move, matt advise us on how to create customised workouts. He is known worldwide for the holistic approach to his workouts and the success certainly speaks for itself. He has trained all kinds of people ¿ from Hollywood greats through football stars to Formula 1 drivers - helping them to reach their individual goals.
Customised training is about the person and making the training the right balance of what they can do in movement, with the right amount of intensity, the right amount of attention like motivation or encouragement to keep them safe but challenged.

Sport at 1,800 metres
The inspiration for Moving Mountains comes from the breath-taking natural scenery that surrounds the Tschuggen Hotel Group. Whether as a source of divine inspiration, as a formidable physical challenge or as a refuge in times of strife; through the ages mountains have filled us with a sense of awe and wonder. But what effect do they have on our bodies? Altitude can be powerful and is not to be underestimated. Tschuggen Hotel Group promotes movement and play as two key pillars of the Moving Mountains program.
When you’re hiking or ski touring at altitude, it’s not just the incline that’s making you puff. Other factors are working against you. The higher we go, the lower the air pressure. The knock-on effect of this is a decrease in oxygen in the blood. In turn that means less oxygen for the muscles, which is exactly why the body starts producing more red blood cells at altitude, making you quickly feel tired and weak. Doing sport at altitude thus takes more out of our bodies. We get out of breath sooner and our heart rate increases at a quicker rate.
At an altitude of around 1800 metres, it takes somewhere between 2 to 4 days for the body to acclimatise and produce sufficient red blood cells for enough oxygen to actually reach the muscles. In these first few days, you should take it easy because the body is acclimatising and getting used to the changes taking place. If you do sport during this stage, it’s critical you make sure you have plenty to drink and take regular breaks to let your heart rate rest.

"PLAY"

This program includes:

• Empowering Expeditions
  Empowering Expeditions give you the chance to challenge yourself physically or master a new skill, while immersing you in the surrounding nature.
• Curated Adventures
  Curated Adventures are about discovering the regions around the Tschuggen Group hotels and the local artisans, producers and characters that make its locations so special. This is an opportunity for you to leave everyday life behind and delve into the local traditions and cultures.
• Play Activities

PLAY ACTIVITIES AND EMPOWERING EXPEDITIONS
• Shinrin-Yoku in the forests of Arosa and St. Moritz.
• Talking biking in Arosa with Marco Gisler. At an altitude of 1800 metres.
• On the prowl: get up close with nature in perfect comfort. As you observe, you’ll learn a chance to learn all kinds of interesting titbits about the unique animal world of the Grisons.
• “Serata Ticinese”: Ticino evening with friends. Authentic Ticinese sharing platters, polenta fresh from the fire and regional wines are your companions for atmospheric summer evenings in Ascona.
• A tour of discovery: to the Bolle di Magadino by boat.
• Gliding weightlessly over the water: wakeboarding on Lake Maggiore.
• A culinary excursion: fishing on Lake Maggiore.
• Learning from the best: boccia with local champions.
• Tavolata a Corippo: the first "albergo diffuso" in the Ticino region. While this tiny village no longer has permanent residents, it is now set to accommodate and inspire Ticino holidaymakers.
• Soaring above the clouds: an introduction to paragliding. A short hike leads to the Cardada mountain station on the Cimetta, where experienced tandem pilots are waiting to drift away with you into the Ticino sky.
• A unique photographic subject: wild orchids in Arosa. Here in Arosa, we’re lucky enough to see them bloom in early summer every year.
• At one with nature: on the trail of the ibex and chamois. Start your day with a unique glimpse into the animal kingdom of the high mountains (the mountain station of Gredigs Fürggli – on the Urdenbahn cable car route)
• Between mountains and water: fishing on the Urdensee
• Gifts of the forest: gathering mushrooms and berries
• Time to get creative: baking twist bread on swedish fire logs. After crafting your own Swedish fire logs, you will light them and bake delicious twist bread on an open fire.

"NOURISH"

The star-studded chefs have collaborated with world-renowned nutritionist, Rhaya Jordan, to create plant-based Moving Mountain menus; prepared with an honest respect for nutrient-dense ingredients (carefully selected for their health benefits), rooted in the sense of place of the Swiss mountains and celebrating a truly nourishing and joyous deliciousness.
Moving Mountains dishes are created according to the following principles promoting good health, reducing inflammation and boosting your immune system:

• Inspired by the Swiss Mountains: Whole, fresh, seasonal, nutrient-dense food.
• Rooted in Science: Working with the latest developments in nutritional research.
• Nutrient Density: A plant-based approach to cooking.
• Deliciousness: Taste and flavour govern every decision and underpin this approach.

"REST"

The award-winning spas invite you to relax, with signature Moving Mountains treatments using only organic products and inspired by the surrounding nature. Gentle in-room evening yoga prepares you for true rest and regeneration. Finally, the Hofklinik, a leading sleep centre in Lucerne, has helped to create the optimal sleep experience for the guests – fine bed linen, aromatherapy, special in-room menus and teas all invite you to fall into a blissful night of dreams. For those craving a quiet night, the Dream Butlers are at your disposal to create a luxurious and bespoke pre-sleep ritual in the comfort of your room.

Rest Rituals:

• Dream Butler Experience
  • A calming footbath and relaxing massage. End your day by unwinding in our Spa with a footbath followed by an aroma oil massage.
  • Turn down. While you’re relaxing in the Spa, your Dream Butler will prepare your room with a turn down service that ensures it is set at the perfect humidity, lighting and room temperature for sleep.
  • A dinner designed for sleep. You will be served a delicious, easily digestible meal and offered a selection of teas in the comfort of your room.
• SPA treatments
  • Moving Mountains Immune Recovery Body Ritual.
  A full body massage starting with infused salt inhalation deep breathing to clear the respiratory system. Lemon and Eucalyptus are used to reawaken your senses and enriching oils of Juniper and Fennel encourage detoxification. Following an exfoliating dry body brushing, silicone cups are used to lift the connective tissue and improve blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles to relieve pain, stress and boost the immune system.
  • Moving Mountains Immune Recovery Facial.
  A deeply clearing facial treatment that starts with Himalayan salt inhalation for the lungs and double cleansing for the skin. Over three hundred facial lymph nodes are gently drained with our signature rose crystal massage while a jade massage helps soothe the heart chakra. Gentle cupping then drains all excess fluid from the face and sinuses, revealing bright glowing skin cleared of toxins and puffiness.

"GIVE"

Tschuggen Hotel Group has been climate neutral since 2019. It minimises the CO2 emissions through continuous investment into cutting-edge technology.
Beyond this the Tschuggen Geoup offsets its remaining footprint with carefully selected carbon-credit projects in Switzerland and the developing world.
The Tschuggen Hotels support an array of local initiatives embedding firmly in the communities. In Arosa, The Tschuggen Hotels are passionate supporters of the local ski club, sponsoring the next generation of race skiers. In Ascona they are partnering with local foundations to support artists whose talents are showcased in the very own artists hangout at the Casa Epper.
A central element of the sustainable processes at the Valsana Hotel is the hotel’s ice battery. This incredibly innovative temperature converter is used to power the hotel. Coupled with a sophisticated heat recovery system, the Valsana does not need oil or electric heating.