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Whitepod Original

Les Cerniers
Rated 8.9 in 428 reviews

Whitepod Original, nestled in the serene alpine setting of Monthey, Switzerland, offers a unique retreat experience that harmonizes luxury with nature. As a boutique hotel, Whitepod Original distinguishes itself through innovative design and sustainable practices. The hotel's accommodations are crafted as individual geodesic domes, or "pods," each providing an intimate and cozy retreat with stunning views of the surrounding Swiss Alps.

Every pod features a comfortable and elegant interior, designed to offer warmth and relaxation. Equipped with wood-burning stoves, ensuite bathrooms, and plush bedding, these pods ensure a comfortable stay while embracing the natural surroundings. The minimalist design complements the natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for eco-conscious travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility.

Guests at Whitepod Original can indulge in a variety of activities tailored to the season. In the winter, the hotel offers access to private ski slopes and trails perfect for snowshoeing or husky sledding. During the summer months, hiking and mountain biking dominate the landscape. The focus on sustainability is evident in every aspect, from the use of renewable energy sources to the carefully curated locally-sourced dining experiences at the hotel’s restaurant.

A stay at Whitepod Original is more than just a getaway; it’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature responsibly. The careful attention to sustainability, combined with the luxurious yet understated elegance of the pods, makes Whitepod Original a remarkable destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps while enjoying the comforts of a boutique hotel.

Climate and Weather

January
 5°
 -3°
 2°
 2
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 7°
 -2°
 3°
 3
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
March
 11°
 1°
 5°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
April
 15°
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 8°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
May
 19°
 8°
 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
June
 23°
 12°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 18
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July
 26°
 14°
 19°
 9
Sun hours / day
 21
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August
 25°
 13°
 18°
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 22
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September
 21°
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Sun hours / day
 21
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October
 15°
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 12°
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 19
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November
 9°
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 17
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December
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 18
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Michelin Restaurants in Monthey and near Whitepod Original

Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
6th century territorial abbey immediately subject to the Holy See in Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Fort du Scex
Fort du Scex
Military museum
3.5km / 2.2mi
Château-Vieux
Château-Vieux
Castle in ruins in Monthey, Switzerland
3km / 1.9mi
Tour Dufour
3.8km / 2.4mi
Roman mosaic (in the Café du Caveau Romain)
Roman mosaic (in the Café du Caveau Romain)
Mosaic in Massongex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
Church buildings in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, tower and rectory
Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, tower and rectory
Church building in Massongex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Saint-Sylvestre church and rectory
Saint-Sylvestre church and rectory
Church building in Monthey, Switzerland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Monthey Protestant Church
Monthey Protestant Church
Church building in Monthey, Switzerland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Fontaine de La Vièze en furie
2.9km / 1.8mi
Notre-Dame du Pont chapel
Notre-Dame du Pont chapel
Chapel in Monthey in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church
Church building in Troistorrents in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
2.7km / 1.7mi
Arbignon château
Arbignon château
Church building in Collombey in the municipality of Collombey-Muraz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
4.9km / 3mi
Château Feuillet
Château Feuillet
5.5km / 3.4mi
Du Fay de Lavallaz Castle
Du Fay de Lavallaz Castle
Du Fay de Lavallaz castle in Collembey in Switzerland
4.8km / 3mi
Pierre aux Armes des Veillon
Pierre aux Armes des Veillon
Commemorative stone referring to the Veillon family located in Bex
5.8km / 3.6mi
Batterie de l'Arzillier
Batterie de l'Arzillier
Dufour fortifications at Bex, Switzerland
4km / 2.5mi
Dufour fortifications
Dufour fortifications
Group of fortifications located between the Vaud municipality of Bex and the Valais municipalities of Saint-Maurice and Vérossaz in Switzerland.
4km / 2.5mi
Fornet Memorial
Memorial in Bex, Switzerland
5.8km / 3.6mi
Catholic church of Bex
Catholic church of Bex
Church building in Bex in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Ancienne église libre
Ancienne église libre
5.4km / 3.4mi
Former Hôtel des Bains
Former Hôtel des Bains
Hotel building in Bex in the canon of Vaud, Switzerland
5.5km / 3.4mi
Capuchin convent and church
Capuchin convent and church
Church buildings in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
4.1km / 2.5mi
Saint-Maurice church and  clock tower
Saint-Maurice church and clock tower
Church building with tower in Val-d'Illiez in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
5.1km / 3.1mi
Portes du Soleil
Portes du Soleil
French-Swiss ski area
6.2km / 3.9mi
Fort de Dailly
Fort de Dailly
Fortification in Switzerland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Ergnau Castle
Ruin located in the municipality of Bex, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Former house of the director of the saltworks
Former house of the director of the saltworks
House in Bex in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Protestant Chapel
Church building in Champéry in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.9mi
Église Saint-Laurent de Châtel
Église Saint-Laurent de Châtel
Church located in Haute-Savoie, in France
9.9km / 6.2mi
Saint-Triphon Tower
Saint-Triphon Tower
Dungeon of a vanished medieval castle at Saint-Triphon
8.1km / 5mi
Château de la Roche
Château de la Roche
Château in Ollon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
8.8km / 5.4mi
St Blaise Chapel
St Blaise Chapel
Medieval chapel at Saint-Triphon, Switzerland
8.2km / 5.1mi
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Saint-Bernard-et-Saint-Martin de Vonnes
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Saint-Bernard-et-Saint-Martin de Vonnes
Chapel located in Haute-Savoie, in France
9.5km / 5.9mi
Museum of the salt mine of Bex
Museum of the salt mine of Bex
Museum in Bex in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Church building in Huémoz in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
9.5km / 5.9mi
Reformed church Saint-Victor
Reformed church Saint-Victor
Church building in Ollon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
8.8km / 5.4mi
Chapelle d'Illarsaz
Church building in Collombey-Muraz, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Galerie Défago
Galerie Défago
8.8km / 5.5mi
Eglise catholique de Champéry
Church building in Champéry, Switzerland
8.1km / 5.1mi
Aigle Castle
Aigle Castle
Castle in Aigle in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Saint-Maurice d'Aigle church
Saint-Maurice d'Aigle church
Protestant church Saint-Maurice in Aigle
10.4km / 6.5mi
Chapelle de l'Essert
Chapelle de l'Essert
Chapel located in Haute-Savoie, in France
11.4km / 7.1mi
Saint-Jean reformed church
Saint-Jean reformed church
Church building in Gryon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
10.1km / 6.3mi

What to do in Monthey and near Whitepod Original

Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
6th century territorial abbey immediately subject to the Holy See in Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
Castle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Fort du Scex
Fort du Scex
Military museum
3.5km / 2.2mi
Château-Vieux
Château-Vieux
Castle in ruins in Monthey, Switzerland
3km / 1.9mi
Tour Dufour
3.8km / 2.4mi
Roman mosaic (in the Café du Caveau Romain)
Roman mosaic (in the Café du Caveau Romain)
Mosaic in Massongex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
Church buildings in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, tower and rectory
Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, tower and rectory
Church building in Massongex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Saint-Sylvestre church and rectory
Saint-Sylvestre church and rectory
Church building in Monthey, Switzerland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Monthey Protestant Church
Monthey Protestant Church
Church building in Monthey, Switzerland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Fontaine de La Vièze en furie
2.9km / 1.8mi
Notre-Dame du Pont chapel
Notre-Dame du Pont chapel
Chapel in Monthey in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church
Church building in Troistorrents in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
2.7km / 1.7mi
Arbignon château
Arbignon château
Church building in Collombey in the municipality of Collombey-Muraz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
4.9km / 3mi
Château Feuillet
Château Feuillet
5.5km / 3.4mi
Du Fay de Lavallaz Castle
Du Fay de Lavallaz Castle
Du Fay de Lavallaz castle in Collembey in Switzerland
4.8km / 3mi
Pierre aux Armes des Veillon
Pierre aux Armes des Veillon
Commemorative stone referring to the Veillon family located in Bex
5.8km / 3.6mi
Batterie de l'Arzillier
Batterie de l'Arzillier
Dufour fortifications at Bex, Switzerland
4km / 2.5mi
Dufour fortifications
Dufour fortifications
Group of fortifications located between the Vaud municipality of Bex and the Valais municipalities of Saint-Maurice and Vérossaz in Switzerland.
4km / 2.5mi
Fornet Memorial
Memorial in Bex, Switzerland
5.8km / 3.6mi
Catholic church of Bex
Catholic church of Bex
Church building in Bex in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Ancienne église libre
Ancienne église libre
5.4km / 3.4mi
Former Hôtel des Bains
Former Hôtel des Bains
Hotel building in Bex in the canon of Vaud, Switzerland
5.5km / 3.4mi
Capuchin convent and church
Capuchin convent and church
Church buildings in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
4.1km / 2.5mi
Saint-Maurice church and  clock tower
Saint-Maurice church and clock tower
Church building with tower in Val-d'Illiez in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
5.1km / 3.1mi
Portes du Soleil
Portes du Soleil
French-Swiss ski area
6.2km / 3.9mi
Fort de Dailly
Fort de Dailly
Fortification in Switzerland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Ergnau Castle
Ruin located in the municipality of Bex, Switzerland
8km / 5mi
Former house of the director of the saltworks
Former house of the director of the saltworks
House in Bex in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
7.2km / 4.5mi
Protestant Chapel
Church building in Champéry in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
7.8km / 4.9mi

About Monthey

Monthey, located in the Valais region of Switzerland, offers a range of activities and attractions that reflect its natural beauty and cultural heritage. One of the key highlights of Monthey is its proximity to the stunning landscapes of the Alps, making it an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking and cycling trails that cater to various skill levels, showcasing the region's picturesque scenery.

In addition to outdoor activities, Monthey is known for its cultural experiences. The town hosts several annual events that celebrate local traditions and arts. The Chablais Museum provides insights into the history and culture of the region, making it a valuable stop for those interested in learning more about the area.

For those looking to relax, the local parks and green spaces offer tranquil spots for picnics or leisurely walks. The town's charming streets are lined with cafés and shops, providing opportunities to sample regional cuisine and purchase local crafts.

Moreover, Monthey's proximity to larger towns and cities such as Chillon and Montreux allows for easy day trips. This accessibility makes it a convenient location for exploring the broader Lake Geneva region while still enjoying the quieter, more relaxed atmosphere of Monthey itself. Overall, Monthey combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and a laid-back ambiance, making it a worthwhile destination.




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