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Perched on the south side of the Matterhorn in Breuil-Cervinia, Italy, the Hermitage Hotel & Spa is a Relais & Châteaux property within the Cervinia ski resort, one of Europe's highest. This family-run chalet-style property offers 38 rooms and suites alongside year-round mountain activities, from winter skiing to summer hiking and adventure sports.
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The hotel occupies the south side of the Matterhorn in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy. The Cervinia ski resort, where the property sits, reaches 4,000 metres altitude, making it one of Europe's highest ski resorts. The location is one of the few to cross the Italian-Swiss border, providing access to slopes and trails in both countries. The property preserves traditional mountain architecture with warm wood interiors throughout.
The property accommodates guests in 38 rooms and suites across five categories, plus the Whymper Suite, a private chalet with Matterhorn views. Classic Rooms range from 25 to 30 square metres, Deluxe Rooms from 30 to 40 square metres (many with balcony or terrace), and Junior Suites from 40 to 45 square metres. Suite Prestige occupies 45 to 50 square metres, while the Master Suite spans 70 to 80 square metres. All suites feature balconies or terraces.
The hotel operates a spa centre with Turkish steam bath, sauna, hammam, and hot tub. Guests have access to a heated indoor pool, fitness room, beauty centre, and solarium. The property provides room service, secure parking with garage facilities, and electric charging stations for vehicles. Meeting and event space accommodates up to 25 guests.
Winter activities centre on the Cervinia ski resort's slopes, with opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and helicopter skiing on the Matterhorn (4,478 metres). Dog-sledding and snowshoeing are also available. In warmer months, guests can pursue mountain biking (including heli-biking and electric bikes), hiking with guided tours, ice climbing, canyoning, and via ferrata. The property arranges wine tastings and wine cellar dinners. An 18-hole golf course is nearby; fishing, horse riding, hunting, and rafting are available in the area.
The hotel explicitly welcomes families, offering baby-sitting, connecting rooms, family suites, kids' menus, early dinner service, and high chairs. Skiers and snowboarders are drawn to the year-round Cervinia resort and helicopter skiing access. Couples and adventure enthusiasts find appeal in the range of guided mountain activities, from climbing and biking to wine experiences.
Editorial verification: Hermitage Hotel & Spa is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel sits on the south side of the Matterhorn in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy, within the Cervinia ski resort.
It is a member of Relais & Châteaux, the association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
The property offers 38 rooms and suites: Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Suite Prestige, Master Suites, and the Whymper Suite, a private chalet.
The hotel features a spa centre with Turkish steam bath, sauna, hammam, and hot tub, as well as a heated indoor pool, fitness room, beauty centre, and solarium.
Winter activities include skiing, cross-country skiing, helicopter skiing, snowboarding, and dog-sledding. Summer pursuits include mountain biking, guided hiking, ice climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, and wine tastings.
Yes, the hotel offers dedicated family amenities including baby-sitting, family suites, connecting rooms, kids' menus, and high chairs.
Reservations can be made through the official Relais & Châteaux website at relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hermitage-hotel-spa/ or by contacting the property directly.
Hermitage Hotel & Spa is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hermitage Hotel & Spa is in Valtournenche, Italy. Address: Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy.
| Location | Valtournenche, Italy |
|---|---|
| Address | Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hermitage-hotel-spa/
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