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The Concept COMFORT We aim to make you feel comfortable in body and mind. From the quality of our mattresses to the generosity of our free inclusions to the absence of dress codes – we want you to be comfortable from the moment you walk in our door.

TASTE We aim at the highest quality in everything – as much in the tastefulness of our décor as in the tastiness of the food served in our restaurants. Our aim is gratify your sense of taste in all that we offer.

The Founders 6-7

Evening Entertainment 26-27

Le Lobby & Le Bar 14-19

La Piscine, Spa & Gym 46-55

The Room 34-39

Group, Corporate & Conference Facilities 56-57

La Vue Restaurant 40-45

Winter Activities 9, 12 -13, 70-77

ADVENTURE

We do all we can to help you have happy and memorable adventures in the mountains that surround us. To this end we include the following services as standard in our room prices:

La Terrasse & Les Igloos 28-29

Le Chalet HÜÜSLI 30-31 La Cave 32-33 The Living room 20 - 25

Summer Activities 11, 66-69

Culture & Events 58

Kids Club 60-63

Welcome to the

HUUS GSTAAD HOTEL HUUS MEANS “HOME” IN SWISS-GERMAN. OUR AIM IS BE YOUR HOME IN THE SWISS ALPS. COMFORT, TASTE (DESIGN & FOOD), ADVENTURE. THESE ARE OUR GUIDING STARS. VALUE, GENEROSITY, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, FUN, COMFORTABLE, EASY, MODERN, CONVENIENT, UNIQUE.... YOU WILL WANT TO COME BACK. The mountain sat upon the plain In his eternal chair, His observation omnifold, His inquest everywhere. The seasons prayed around his knees, Like children round a sire: Grandfather of the days is he, Of dawn the ancestor. Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

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Founders

Passionate Hoteliers ... Complementary Partners

The Founders Creating a great hotel requires an imaginative concept and manic attention to details. Comfort, Taste (food and design) & Adventure. These three words were our guiding principles in terms of concept. We also wanted to be generous, we wanted to provide great value, we are family friendly, we are pet friendly, we care about the environment, we are casual and elegant with impeccable attention to style and details. HUUS Gstaad has the best views in the Gstaad / Saanen area. We acquired the property with the objective of creating a unique concept. We launched a design competition. Norwegian-Swedish designer Eric Johannson won the competition. Together we created the idiosyncratically-luxurious, award-winning interior you see today. All three of us want you to have an incredible experience at HUUS Gstaad Hotel. Günter Weilguni - CEO Mirka Czybik- General Manager Marwan Naja - Chairman

INCLUDED WINTER ACTIVITIES HUUS Gstaad offers a large selection of winter activities for you and your family. Many of the activities are included in your room rate. The HUUS Ski Center provides world-class ski equipment. You can also borrow a pair of hiking boots, ski equipment, a mountain bike, Nordic walking poles or anything else you need to kick-start your adventure – we’ve got it covered. CHILDREN’S SKI SCHOOL For children under ten, free ski passes, free equipment rentals and free ski school in group lessons. One free adventure activity daily. A comprehensive menu of Alpine activities with our adventure partner, Alpinzentrum. GUIDED SKI TOURING AND OFF–PISTE SKIING Ski across vast, open countryside, trek uphill on skis and round it all off by taking on one of the Swiss Alps’ many breath-taking descents. Our guides will ensure you have a safe and an unforgettable ski touring experience that’s guaranteed to set your pulse racing. GUIDED SNOW SHOE HIKING Journey across the Swiss Alps in snowshoes and become completely immersed in the nature around you. Our outdoor guides know the most beautiful places and the region’s best kept secrets where visitors can relax and reflect in peace, surrounded by nature. GUIDED WINTER HIKING Discover breathtaking winter hiking routes with a warm welcome and expert guides. Our enthusiastic team will help you plan and prepare everything you need, from boots to restaurants en route, before you set off to explore the wonder and beauty the snow-covered forests and mountains. GUIDED CROSS COUNTRY SKIING As one of the top cross-country ski areas in Switzerland, there’s so much choice. Discover the beauty of nature on one of Gstaad’s superb cross-country tracks. Our guides will show you all there is to see and make sure you get the most out of your adventure.

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Behold, the long, watchful line of the ice-pale Alps stands like a row of angels with flaming swords in the distance, barring us from the paradise of the South. D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)

SUMMER ACTIVITIES HUUS Gstaad Hotel offers a huge selection of all-inclusive summer activities for some unforgettable experiences. Go rafting, climbing, abseiling, canyoning, biking or even on an Indiana Jones adventure. So, come and discover the magnificent natural surroundings of the Gstaad - Saanenland. GUIDED HIKING Let us take you to another world, where more than 30 routes meander through hills and mountains igniting your imagination and uplifting your spirit. Since we know you need more than your spirits filled, our chef packs a tasty HUUS selection of culinary delights including fruit, sausages, fresh bread and drinks. RIVER RAFTING Follow the rivers Saane and Simme through some quiet passages and wild stretches - the perfect conditions to challenge yourself with some river rafting in a unique and stunning setting. Your guide will provide you with the all equipment and training you need to tackle these thrilling rapids. GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE AND ELECTRIC BIKE TOURS Whether you’re a professional cyclist or a first-time biker, the 140km-network of mountain bike trails in the region has something for everyone. Join our local mountain bike guides who will take you on a journey that traverses rolling hills, winds through beautiful flower meadows and passes beneath the canopies of young forests, set amid the beautiful landscape of the Saanenland. INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE Free your inner Indy as you head to the Hornberg, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Saanenland. Once you arrive in this alpine haven, your expert guide will prepare you for your Indiana Jones experience. Climb the mountain, take on the via ferrata and soar on the flying fox (a tyrolean zip-wire) before abseiling back to the ground. CANYONING Move over water slides. Go canyoning in the Rivers Saane and Simme for a real exhilarating ride. Walk, scramble and climb before you leap into the clear waters. Follow the path as you race down beautiful rock slides, abseil and swim through crystal pools. We will provide you with all the equipment you need and a guide, all you need is your incredible sense of adventure.

Mon ami, j’ai besoin de toi comme d’un sommet où l’on respire! My friend, I need you like a summit where we breathe!

HIGH ROPE PARK The trees of the Obersimmental make fine pillars for wobbly cable bridges, swaying rope ladders, crazy Tyrolean zip-wires, daring leaps and high-speed downhill runs. Secured to a climbing rope, our groups dare to perform the tightrope walk of a lifetime, leap into the void and move hand over hand from one rope to the next.

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Sei mir gegrüßt, mein Berg mit dem rötlich strahlenden Gipfel! Greetings, my mountain with the redly radiant summit! Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805)

Впереди нас темно-синие вершины гор, изрытые морщинами, покрытые слоями снега, рисовались на бледном небосклоне, еще сохранявшем последний отблеск зари. На темном небе начинали мелькать звезды, и странно, мне показалось, что оно гораздо выше, чем у нас на севере. In front of us stood the dark-blue mountain summits, trenched with furrows, covered with layers of snow, drawn against the pale horizon, which still retained the last glow of dusk. In the dark sky stars were beginning to twinkle, and strangely it seemed to me that they were far higher than in our northern homeland. 12

The HUUS Lobby

HUUS Lobby, La Terrasse & Le Bar The lounge, with its adjacent library, is the warm and relaxing heart of the hotel. Like the HUUS Gstaad is designed around a central area comprising the lobby, bar, living room, recepguest rooms, it is furnished in natural, traditional materials and rich, organic colours. In adtion and shop, which acts as the communal living room – or village square – of the hotel. dition to deep, inviting sofas and a large fireplace, it features personal touches, like the muHere people arrive, check in, meet for Kaffee und Kuchen, browse art books, have a pre-pransical instruments and hundreds of hand- picked books and magazines. The effect is somedial gin and tonic, have a post-prandial brandy, listen to the DJ, party into the night… thing like a living room right on the mountainside — a perfect mix of comfort and adventure. We hope that you will spend some time here and will have some wonderful encounters.

Auf einem hohen nackten Gipfel sitzend und eine weite Gegend überschauend, kann ich mir sagen: Hier ruhst du unmittelbar auf einem Grunde, der bis zu den tiefsten Orten der Erde hinreicht. Sitting on a high, bare summit, and looking over a wide expanse, I can say to myself: here you are sitting directly on a ground that extends downwards as far as the deepest places on earth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1823) 19

The Library The mere physical elevation of a league above the sea level seems to raise one by moments to a sphere above the petty interests of everyday life. Why that should be so … I leave to philosophers to explain. Leslie Stephen (1832-1904)

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Evening Entertainment From the perspective of our staff and entertainers, it’s all about creating an atmosphere of a home with warmth, affection and true friendships. Various artists will be appearing such as an international rotation of DJ’s, solo musicians and bands. While each is individually unique, the aim will always remain the same: to give the crowd what they want and to make the HUUS feel like a true home.

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La Terrasse The Living Room and La Vue Restaurant both give out onto our wonderful 70-metre terrace, with its stunning view of the Bernese Alps. The western-facing terrace is nearly always full in good weather – of diners, drinkers, shisha smokers, and those who have just come to sit and contemplate the view. The sunset view from this terrasse is magical.

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Le Chalet Le Chalet – our very cosy chalet in the garden—everything revolves around cheese. Cheese of the finest quality and, of course, some that are exclusively from the local region. Savor some classic Swiss fondue and raclette by the crackle of the open fire in this extremely welcoming environment. It’s hard to imagine anything more Swiss, anything that will give you more of a relaxing feeling or even anything more indulgent. And in the warmer seasons, we grill all kinds of local specialties at our lovely outdoor barbecue party in front of the chalet. Bon appetit! 31

La Cave Of course, you will have to find our hidden cave. Lying behind a heavy iron door, steps take you down to our “Grotto” and into the unique feel of an old mine. It is the perfect setting for aperitifs for up to 200 people, for your “Swiss Grotto Evening” including culinary specialties from Saanenland or for your after-dinner party. Our resident DJ is also available — naturally. Anything but business as usual! 32

Cocooning in Your Nest Lay Down and Relax

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Rooms

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Rooms

Single, Double, Suites All of HUUS Gstaad’s 136 rooms and suites have been designed with the surrounding Alpine location center stage. The idea was to open the rooms up to face the magnificent windows, thus putting the focus onto the mountain views. Rooms have been furnished with large, inviting beds by Swedish brand Hästens. Natural woolen blankets and warm pendulum lights add to the cosy chalet-like atmosphere. The four room categories each feature a balcony or terrace with either north-facing or south-facing views so guests can sit and soak up the mountain scape. Specially crafted storage units have been installed in each room and feature a mirror, ample storage and a mini bar. Backpacks from climbing stalwarts, Mammut, have all been provided so guests are ready to explore their new home. Bathrooms are fitted with oak shelves, 36

slate-black hexagonal tiles and grey pebbles, offsetting the copper fixtures and fittings. A window, positioned for views out to the room and through to the surrounding woodland, allows natural light inside. The hotel’s own brand of amenities have been carefully selected to complement the aroma of the local flora. Mixing blends of premium organic essential oils and mineral extracts with natural fruit acids, the products radiate a fresh, zesty fragrance. Each room also comes with its own SuitePad Samsung tablet, which features more than 150 complimentary newspapers and magazines.

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Taste, Comfort & Adventure Our single rooms are the ultimate base for the intrepid explorer. Unwind and recharge your batteries in a cosy and carefree environment after an adrenaline charged day outdoors. A Grand Lit bed, complete with the comfiest mattress Hästens has to offer, will ensure a pefect night’s sleep in a room that’s designed to integrate nature in all the right places. This is classic HUUS.

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The crowning alpine retreat for couples and families alike, our suites might be spacious, but they’re snug for the soul. The HUUSsuite is a one-of-a-kind secluded escape for those who seek a few extra comforts and a little extra space in which to enjoy them. Your very own lounge area is complete with plush sofas and soft blankets provides the ultimate gathering space for groups and soak up the HUUS atmosphere.

Suitable for travel savvy couples or families of four, our double rooms are ideal hideaways to revive the soles of your feet after a day spent unearthing Gstaad’s secrets. Crafted with nature at heart and finished with a series of modern Swiss twists, we’ve transported nature into your personal alpine lodge. The majesty of the mountains lies at your doorstep — enjoy the view!

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La Vue La Vue is our 90-seat à la carte gastronomic restaurant. It serves contemporary Swiss and Italian dishes, including hand-rolled pastas and regional meats. There is an emphasis on sharing dishes – so that guests can sample as much of the menu in one sitting as their appetites will allow. The wine list includes excellent local Swiss whites, the finest Italian reds and an array of the finest wine makers. The interior combines unpolished raw materials with decorative fretwork panels. The partially-open kitchen allows a glimpse into Head Chef Giuseppe Colella’s culinary world. The restaurant has panoramic views of the landscape; in warm weather guests may choose to dine on La Terrace.

Taste, Comfort & Adventure He wanted only one thing – to come to the further, southern brink of the summit, and look across, across clear space, at that marvelous god-proud aloof pyramid of a peak, flashing its snow-stripes like some snow-beast, and bluing the clear air beyond. D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)

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HUUS Gstaad Restaurant HUUS Gstaad Restaurant is our 200-seat breakfast room, but it is open for lunches and dinners morning, noon and night. Like all mountain people we take breakfast seriously, offering over 200 options including organic and health foods, and a vegan section.

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The menu at the 60-seat restaurant marries Swiss and Italian fare with modern flourishes, offering fresh, simple dishes such as hand rolled pastas and regional meats.

La Piscine, Spa & Gym Whether you have been hiking, snowboarding or caving; biking, canyoning or sledding; you will probably want to relax on your return. So just put on the bath robe and slippers provided for you in your room, and head for the spa. We have a 2000m2 spa and wellness area, including a large indoor pool and a panoramic Finnish sauna with a direct view of the mountains. Massage and beauty treatments, as well as yoga classes, are available. Active guests are invited to our fitness area, which is fitted with the latest Technogym training equipment.

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c’est une impression générale qu’éprouvent tous les hommes … que sur les hautes montagnes, où l’air est pur et subtil, on se sent plus facilité dans la respiration, plus de légèreté dans le corps, plus de sérénité dans l’esprit it is a general impression that all men have … that in the high mountain, where the air is pure and subtle, one breathes more easily, feels lighter of body, and more serene of spirit Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) 48

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‘I never expected the mountains’ ‘You never expected the mountains? Pray, why not? They are always there.’ ‘But I was never there before. I never knew they were there … I didn’t expect it like that.’

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D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)

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Atop the Stork Pavilion Lookout From the pavilion one sees the sun setting behind the mountains, Unrelentingly toward the sea the Yellow River flows; In order to see thousands of miles further afield, To a higher level one must go. Wang Zhihuan (688-742) 52

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Corporate & Private Events

Conferences & Corporate Events HUUS Gstaad offers the best conference facilities in the Gstaad area. We have 7 meeting rooms, ranging from 22-128 m2, and seating up to 250 people. All rooms are equipped with the latest presentation technology, and have the super-fast wifi that characterises the entire hotel. The rooms, which look out onto the alpine landscape, are inspirational settings for board meetings, seminars, conferences, conventions, product presentations and training sessions. We will ensure that everything is working properly, to allow you to accomplish your goals with peace of mind, and get round to relaxing in the hotel’s beautiful facilities sooner. 56

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Kids Club

Kids Corner & Kids Spa The Gstaad region is a massive adventure playground of fun-filled activities for families in summer. From swimming in the mountain lakes, scooter runs, summer tobogganing and the Alpine Coaster to health and fitness for children and alpine cheese-making. While parents can enjoy their own agenda, kids at Huus can play, do some crafts, discover secret passages at an orientation session and much more. After having a child-friendly lunch together, it’s off into the fresh air. Depending on the age of the kids, the weather and whatever tickles their fancy, they can visit the outdoor swimming pool, light a bonfire, visit a petting zoo, discover one of the many playgrounds in the local area, blow bubbles in the air or let off some steam at a trekking event...on the subject of hikes, the children hosts believe that it’s more or less about offering extensive

walks with diverse aims in mind: picnic, campfire, grilling sausages, collecting specific plants and much more Amongst friends, as a family or as a group of colleagues, rafting is a group activity that can be enjoyed by all. The upper Sarine River, and its varying scenery, is one of the most beautiful rafting courses that exists in Switzerland. A gentle start, followed by a more adventurous series of bends and folds, with a scattering of rapids in the Vanel and Gérignoz gorges, the Sarine offers a whole range of emotions to enchant all spectators. Conditions for rafting and canyoning on the Saane and Simme Rivers are nothing if not exhilarating, especially while the snow is melting. But even at the height of the summer a rafting adventure on the cool waters is lots of fun for the young and young at heart.

The Play Room Sichere, trotzige, glückliche Augen, die voll sind von Unternehmungslust, Festigkeit und Lebensmut, schweifen von Gipfel zu Gipfel … Confident, defiant, happy eyes, full of initiative, firmness and life-courage, wander from peak to peak … Thomas Mann (1875-1955)

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HUUS Summer Saanenland is simply an outdoor paradise. The unspoilt natural countryside inspires people to get out and keep fit, whether on the ground, in the air or on wheels. What all sports and activities have in common is pure mountain air. Over the past few years, the region has evolved into a biking mecca, and is also connected to interregional bike routes. No matter whether a flat stretch along a mountain bay or beautiful single trails through the forests — with more than 300 kilometres of GPS tours, Gstaad and the surrounding area offer a variety of choices for beginners or advanced cross-country and mountain riders.

The level of difficulty is set on the day of the hike and according to guest requirements. The hikes are led by a local guide who knows the most beautiful parts of the region. Hikers from ten years of age can enjoy the pristine landscapes and mountain lakes and marvel at the imposing waterfalls without a care — just wonderful for hiking! From Zweisimmen to Pays d’Enhaut, there are numerous climbing routes in the Gstaad region for professionals, families or beginners. With the Alpinzentrum Gstaad you can test your own limits, and maybe even exceed them, while under the safe instruction of a mountain guide. Register now for the next tour at the HUUS!

There is freedom in the mountains! The breath of tombs does not climb into the pure air. Auf den Bergen ist Freiheit! Der Hauch der Grüfte steigt nich hinauf in die reinen Lüfte. Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805)

The mountains, a long rank, were bright in heaven, glittering their snow under the horizon. Villages with white-and-black churches lay in the valley and on the opposite hill-slope. It was a lovely, ringing, morning-bright world … vast and glamorous. The sense of space was an intoxication … D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)

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HUUS Winter 22 ski lifts, ten cable cars, 17 chairlifts, four aerial cableways, 220 kilometres of slopes between 1,000 and 3,000 metres above sea level. Gstaad Mountain Rides is one of the largest, most diverse snow sport areas in Switzerland where snow is virtually guaranteed.

Anyone who didn‘t let their hair down on the slopes during the day has the opportunity to do so at night in the Destination Gstaad. The Rinderberg offers ski and snowboard enthusiasts winter sports fun late into the evening on floodlit slopes.

Thanks to the unique glacierski region in the Bernese Oberland, skiers and snowboarders alike enjoy winter sports here from the end of October until the beginning of May. Fans of ski arenas will find plenty of space on the Rinderberg, Lengebrand, Saanerslochgrat, Hornberg and Horneggli. For epicures it is worth a visit to the region Eggli-La Videmanette. The Tiger Run, the legendary steepest ski slope, is on the Wasserngrat.

After a beautiful winter day, enjoy the Après-Ski, relax in a deck chair, warm the hands with a hot drink and listen to good music. All of this is possible in the numerous snow bars along the slopes of the Destination Gstaad.

The first days passed in an ecstasy of physical motion, sleighing, skiing, skating, moving in an intensity of speed and white light that surpassed life itself, and carried the souls of the human beings beyond … 70

D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)

Der Adler kann nicht vom flachen Boden wegfliegen; er muss mühselig auf einen Fels oder Baumstumpf hüpfen: Von dort aber schwingt er sich zu den Sternen. The eagle cannot take off from flat ground; it has to laboriously hop onto a rock or tree stump: from there, though, it swings itself to the stars. Hugo von Hofmannsthal (1874-1929)

Saanenmöser and the Saanersloch is a great area for beginner, but also offers challenging off-piste for advanced skiers,” the ski school manager knows only too well from his many years of experience. Transport from the hotel to the ski area is handled by HUUS and naturally free of charge. 72

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Are not the mountains, waves, and skies as much a part of me, as I of them? George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

Er ließ sich auch mit seinen Hölzern von der Drahtseilbahn … steil aufheben und trieb sich gemächlich dort oben, zweitausend Meter hoch entführt, auf schimmernden Schrägflächen von Puderschnee herum, die bei sichtigem Wetter einen hehren Weitblick über die Landschaft seiner Abenteuer boten. Er freute sich seiner Errungenschaft, vor welcher die Unzugänglichkeit sich auftat und Hindernisse fast zunichte wurden. He let the cable car lift him and his wooden skis … steeply upwards, and drifted leisurely to the top, abducted two thousand meters high, on shimmering slopes of powder snow, which, when the weather was clear, offered a sublime view over the landscape of his adventures. He rejoiced in his achievement, before which the inaccessibility was opened up and obstacles dwindled to almost nothing. Thomas Mann (1875-1955)

The Earth would die If the sun stopped kissing her. Hafez-e Shirazi (1315-1390)

In the lone glare of day, the snows descend Upon that Mountain; none beholds them there, Nor when the flakes burn in the sinking sun, Or the star-beams dart through them. Winds contend Silently there, and heap the snow with breath Rapid and strong, but silently! Percy Byssche Shelley (1792-1822)

Yo nací libre, y para poder vivir libre escogí la soledad de los campos. Los árboles destas montañas son mi compañía, las claras aguas destos arroyos mis espejos; con los árboles y con las aguas comunico mis pensamientos … I was born free, and to be able to live free I chose the solitude of the fields. The trees of the mountains are my company, the clear waters of the brooks are my mirrors; I communicate my thoughts to the trees and waters … Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)

Oggi, spinto dal solo desiderio di vedere un luogo celebre per la sua altezza, sono salito sul più alto monte di questa regione … Da molti anni mi ero proposto questa gita … ho abitato in questi luoghi sino dall’infanzia e questo monte, che a bell'agio si può ammirare da ogni parte, mi è stato quasi sempre negli occhi. Today, driven by the sole desire to see a place famous for its height, I climbed the highest mountain of this region ... For many years I had proposed this trip … I have lived in these places since childhood, and this mountain, which can be easily admired from all sides, has almost always been in my eyes. [Replace with a decent translation by someone whose permission we have!] Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374)

Утро было совершенно ясное. Вдруг он увидал — шагах в двадцати от себя, как ему показалось в первую минуту — чисто-белые громады с их нежными очертаниями и причудливую, отчетливую воздушную линию их вершин и далекого неба. И когда он понял всю даль между ним и горами и небом, всю громадность гор, и когда почувствовалась ему вся бесконечность этой красоты, он испугался, что это призрак, сон. Он встряхнулся, чтобы проснуться, Горы были всё те же. The morning was perfectly clear. Suddenly he saw – about twenty paces from himself, as it seemed to him at first – pure white masses with their gentle outlines, and a bizarre, distinct aerial line of their peaks and the distant sky. And when he understood the distance between himself and the mountains and the sky, the whole vastness of the mountains, and when he felt the infinity of that beauty, he was afraid that it was an apparition, a dream. He shook himself to wake himself up; the mountains were still the same. Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) 89

Nur wo du zu Fuß warst, bist du auch wirklich gewesen. Only where you have been on foot have you ever really been. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1823)

My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing. Aldous Huxley (1894-1963)

Woher kommen die höchsten Berge? So fragte ich einst. Da lernte ich, dass sie aus dem Meere kommen. – Aus dem Tiefsten muss das Höchste zu seiner Höhe kommen. Where do the highest mountains come from? Thus I asked once. I learned that they come from the seas. The highest must reach its heights from out of the deepest. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900)

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Credits

Activities and Services Included In Room Price: Summer Outdoor Activities: • River Rafting, Guided Biking and Hiking Tours, Rock Climbing, Indiana Jones Zipline, Ropes Course and Canyoneering, Winter Outdoor Activities: • Snow biking, Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Off Piste Skiing, Cross country skiing Lessons.

Outdoor Gear: • HUUS Hiking Backpacks, Zeiss Binoculars, Mammut and Danner hiking Boots, Mammut Windbreaker, Nordic Walking-Sticks, Trekking poles, Mountain bike helmets • Mountain bikes, E-Mountain bikes and Snow bikes • Kids club & professional childcare • Samsung SuitePad in the room with daily newspapers and numerous magazines in over 30 languages

Navigating Huus Hotel: Ground Floor: Reception - Lobby - HUUS Bar – Sushi - HUUS Terrace - La Vue Restaurant Fumoir - Conference Rooms – Fondue Igloos (winter) 2nd Floor: Garage with four charging stations for electric cars - Ski and Bike Rental & Shop La Cave

3rd Floor: Fitness Room - Game Room – Billiard Room - Massage Room

4th Floor: HUUS Gstaad Restaurant – Kids Club - Three Children Playrooms

5th Floor: HUUS Spa with Panoramic Sauna - Finnish Sauna - Steam Room - Spa Lounge

6th Floor: Indoor Swimming Pool - Sun Terrace - Garden - Children’s Spa

HUUS Gstaad Schönriedstrasse 74 CH · 3792 Saanen · Gstaad 46°29’35.8”N 7°16’01.9”E

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Photographers: Ryan Field, Melissa Findley, Garrett King, Juuso Hämäläinen, Joel Hyppönen, Daniel Taipale, Hanna Büker. Words: Curated and translated by Catherine Brown & Marwan Naja. Printed by: Valmedia AG in Visp – Switzerland Creation and realisation: Melissa Findley & Ryan Field. Printed on environmentally-friendly paper.

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