2016 was a big year for health and wellness spas. With four weight loss spas ranked in the top ten out of Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2016, the growth of the industry has expanded to some of the most popular travel destinations in the world. This fall, The Chedi Andermatt has teamed up with the #1 weight-loss spa in France, Les Thermes De Brides-Les-Bains, to create a revolutionary Slimming Lifestyle Retreat, a renewal program for guests of the exclusive Swiss property.

Traditionally, this award-winning wellness program attracts 18,000 participants each year to Brides-Les-Bains in the French Alps. This will be the first year it will be held in the Swiss Alps from Sunday, October 29 to November 12, 2017.

Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, just two hours from Zurich, The Chedi Andermatt provides an idyllic mountain setting for a truly memorable well-being getaway, far from the day-to-day stresses. Already a firm favorite destination for spa & wellness, guests  have  access  to  the  award-winning Spa &  Health Club. Covering 2,400 square meters, it features a 35-meter indoor pool, a 12-meter outdoor pool with views over the surrounding Alpine scenery, 10 Deluxe Spa Suites and a Tibetan Relaxation Lounge inspired by Asian design.

Based on the Brides-Les-Bains acclaimed methodology, the program focuses on nutrition, physical activity, therapeutic rituals and the wholesome power of the clean Alpine air and fresh mountain water.

Choose between a seven-day or 14-day bespoke program that combines specialized treatments, a range of physical activities, informative group workshops and nutritional workshops and cookery classes under the guidance of the Chef and Dietician of Brides-les-Bains.

Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation to develop your personal health plan and goals to help you maintain a healthy regime long after you leave the resort.

The Slimming Lifestyle Retreat includes:

  • Choice between 7 or 14 nights in chosen room category
  • Welcome Drink with a nutritional twist on arrival
  • Bespoke full board dietetic and perfectly balanced cuisine
  • 1 Individual Consultation with the Dietician
  • 6 Algae Wraps
  • 4 Slimming Therapeutic Massages
  • 2 Chedi Signature Massages
  • 2 Traditional Thai Foot Reflexology
  • 2 Head, Neck & Shoulder Massages
  • 2 Sublime Aquaflores Rituals
  • 1 Cooking Class with our Chef and Dietician
  • 5 Group Workshops with the Dietician
  • Access to the daily Physical Activity Schedule
  • 1 Departure Consultation with the Dietician
  • Unlimited access to the award-winning Spa & Health Club
  • Daily Newspaper and Wi-Fi access in the room and public areas

The Slimming Lifestyle Retreat starts from CHF 5,050 (around $5,200 USD) for the 7-night program and CHF 10,440 for the 14-night program.  The prices are per person, and based on a stay in a Deluxe Room (double occupancy). Single occupancy has a surcharge of CHF 180 per night.

For more information on booking, visit their Special Offers page here.