There are mountain hotels, and then there’s Chetzeron: a former gondola station perched at 2,112 metres, high above Crans-Montana, reimagined as a minimalist alpine sanctuary that feels both of-the-moment and out-of-time. Here, the drama is not just in the view—though the panorama of the highest Alpine peaks is nothing short of cinematic—but in how every detail, from the architecture to the kitchen, is a love letter to the mountains. AMBIENCE > Chetzeron’s arrival is part of the adventure. Accessible only by cable car, on foot, by ski, or by the hotel’s own electric Land Rover, the journey sets the tone: you’re leaving the world behind. The building’s concrete bones, a nod to its utilitarian past, are softened by oak, stone, and vast bay windows that frame the peaks like a gallery. The effect is at once stark and cocooning—a blend of Swiss mountain hut and contemporary design hotel, with the ever-changing light and weather as the main attraction. In winter, it’s true ski-in, ski-out; in summer, wildflowers and cows graze outside your window. SLEEP >   Just 16 rooms and suites, each named for a local summit, span three levels and all face the mountains. The design is pared-back but plush—think king-size beds, walk-in showers or bathtubs, window benches for peak-gazing, and a restrained palette that lets the view do the talking. Junior suites are made for families, with sofa beds and space to spread out, while corner rooms offer double-aspect windows over the Southern Alps or Lake Tseuzier. Expect all…