There are also wonderful gathering spaces such as the lounges, each with fireplaces and oversized sofas. The great room promises hours of relaxation by the fire and gazing out to the views. The formal dining room and gourmet kitchen are a treat as well, but each bedroom is also a destination. Located between the second and fourth floors they feature king beds or bunks, luxurious baths, many have sitting areas and balconies as well as two with fireplaces.

With so many amenities and services, The Lodge is the ultimate ski retreat.

Winter Season rates inclusion: Daily breakfast, light lunch served at the chalet for guests not eating on the mountain and afternoon tea, dinner 6 evenings per week. All drinks including top quality wines and house champagne. Daily housekeeping services with bed, bath and pool linen change on request, chauffeured van for unlimited daily use 24/7, dedicated team of 15.

Summer Season rates inclusion: Daily breakfast and light lunch, dinner 6 evenings per week, all drinks including top quality wines and house champagne. Daily housekeeping services with bed, bath and pool linen change on request, dedicated team of 15.

Getting there by plane: Geneva Intl. Airport 2 hrs. Bern Airport 2 hrs 20 mins. Milano Airport 3 hrs 10 mins. Paris CDG Intl. Airport 6 hrs 30 mins.

Getting there by train: Closest station Martigny - 30 mins.

Additional amenities: Full Kitchen, Pool Table

Further details indoors

The Lodge, Sir Richard Branson's Mountain Retreat is located in Verbier, Switzerland. Perched high in the Swiss Alps in a forested area, The Lodge is just a five minute walk from the town of Verbier, and only 250m from the main lift station. The chalet is 1,200m2 in total split over five floors all connected by an elevator. With nine spacious, beautifully designed bedrooms including two Master Suites, The Lodge can accommodate up to 18 guests plus an additional six children in the especially designed Bunkroom.

When the weather is glorious it's more than likely you'll be spending plenty of time on the mountain, but when you get back to The Lodge there's still plenty to do! Pull off those hiking boots and relax in the lounge with a cool drink curled up on a comfy sofa. Or if your muscles ache, take a dip in the indoor heated pool, or warm yourself up in the indoor or outdoor Jacuzzis.

The Lodge also has a fully equipped gym, a steam room and a party area. You can shoot some pool or dance the night away all underneath a twinkling disco ball. If you want to take it easy we can pop on a film for you and your friends or family on the large plasma screen (we've got a great selection of DVDs) while you enjoy a few drinks from the bar.

The food served at The Lodge is one of the highlights of your stay, and we serve a mix of Swiss and international cuisine. Dining can be as formal or informal as you wish, from full four-course gourmet meals to healthy meals with the children. Meals can be themed, traditional or a mix! Ask us for some ideas or give us yours. We also stock a great range of international wines, top quality spirits, international beers and excellent house champagne.

Partying at The Lodge is a serious business! The bar never closes, and just when you think the party's peaked, the infamous shot ski' is likely to make an appearance you have been warned. The party room also features a pool table that transforms into a ping pong (or beer pong) table and there's even a disco ball so you can relive those Saturday Night Fever moments while you enjoy a few drinks from the bar.

After an active day on the mountains there's a good chance your muscles will be aching after all that effort. Relax and unwind with a treatment in the capable hands of our resident beauty therapist. We use products from YonKa and Aromatherapy Associates. Treatments are charged additionally - for a full list please contact us.

Winter Season rates inclusion: Daily breakfast, light lunch served at the chalet for guests not eating on the mountain and afternoon tea, four-course-gourmet dinner 6 evenings per week. All drinks including top quality wines and house champagne. Daily housekeeping services with bed, bath and pool linen change on request, chauffeured van for unlimited daily use 24/7, dedicated team of 15.

Summer Season rates inclusion: Daily breakfast and light lunch, four-course-gourmet dinner 6 evenings per week, all drinks including top quality wines and house champagne. Daily housekeeping services with bed, bath and pool linen change on request, dedicated team of 15.

Getting there by plane: Geneva Intl. Airport 2 hrs. Bern Airport 2 hrs 20 mins. Milano Airport 3 hrs 10 mins. Paris CDG Intl. Airport 6 hrs 30 mins.

Getting there by train: Closest station Martigny - 30 mins.

Additional amenities include: pool table, driver and van included, ipod dock, indoor, private, butler/host, wheelchair accessible, daily turndown service, chef service, cd player, personal concierge, driver, view - mountains, provisions and groceries are not included, lift/elevator, bar, housekeeper(s), heating, disco, laundress, fitness room - private, voltage - 220, property manager on call, chef/cook, bed and bath linens, utilities included, TV - flat-screen, TV - satellite, heated, hammam.