| Switzerland might be known for its luxurious | | | | The Whitepod resort is situated in the heart of |
| wooden chalets, haute cuisine and "chocolate box" | | | | the Swiss Alps and was created to provide a |
| alpine villages, but for those looking for the | | | | completely different winter holiday whilst |
| ultimate green skiing experience, there is a new | | | | minimising negative impact on the local |
| player on the piste map. | | | | environment and utilising local resources where |
| Whitepod is a company that offers an | | | | possible. Not for the night owls - you'll find no |
| eco-friendly alternative to the traditional ski chalet | | | | noisy bars, no busy streets and no crowds. |
| experience. A funky winter retreat offering snow | | | | Instead, visitors can just enjoy the solitude of the |
| sports, massages, clean green living and local | | | | camp and the incredible setting. |
| cuisine, the Whitepod resort is only accessible by | | | | However, just because the Whitepod is far from |
| skis or snowshoes. At the heart of the Whitepod | | | | the bustle indicative of ski resort towns, it doesn't |
| experience is the Whitepod Camp consisting of | | | | mean you won't eat well. Traditional food is |
| nine dome shaped pod-like tents pitched on | | | | prepared by resident chefs, who use local |
| wooden platforms at an altitude of 1400m at the | | | | produce to whip up fantastic dishes. And you can |
| foot of the Dents du Midi, a range with peaks | | | | forget queuing for busy pistes because the |
| over 3000 meters tall. | | | | Whitepod Camp has its own ski private ski resort, |
| There are three types of pod to cater for | | | | serviced by two ski lifts which offer 600m of |
| different group sizes and tastes. The expedition | | | | descent - night and day. |
| pod is a 25 square meter canvas abode which | | | | Those wishing to experience the Whitepod way |
| sleeps up to 2 guests in a double bed. A wood | | | | can take flights to Geneva and from there catch |
| burning stove combined with the latest in insulation | | | | a local train, bus or arrange a private transfer |
| technology keeps the living space nice and cosy, | | | | with the Whitepod company. |
| and clear glass windows allow views of the night | | | | So, if you're looking for a green winter trip or a |
| sky whilst you're snuggled up in the organic | | | | snow sports holiday which is totally different from |
| bedding. There is even a terrace with lounge | | | | any other, Switzerland's Whitepod resort is the |
| chairs for you to take in the stunning views. | | | | cool place to head this winter season. |