Powder Byrne unveils exclusive Alpine Summer Experience | News
Alpine specialists Powder Byrne have unveiled a range of exclusive summer experiences as part of their Client for Life programme, which can be booked now. From wellness-focused escapes for women in the Swiss Alps to immersive adventures exploring Japan’s volcanoes, and plenty of family-oriented active trips, each trip has been carefully curated to deliver unforgettable moments throughout the summer. Drawing on more than four decades of expertise and insight, Powder Byrne combines exceptional service with unique destinations to create experiences that stay with guests long after the journey ends.
These unique trips, offered exclusively by Powder Byrne, are designed for every occasion, whether it’s a family holiday, a getaway with friends or a solo wellness weekend. They target travelers who value meaningful experiences, lasting memories and impeccable service. Each trip is open to both existing customers and new customers at Powder Byrne and reflects the company’s promise: once you travel with Powder Byrne, you become a customer for life. All Powder Byrne trips come complete not only with a pre-trip concierge, but also with full in-resort services, including children’s activities and programs, high-quality childcare, a dedicated on-site team, curated activities and adventures, and on-site booking or package assistance, meaning customers don’t have to lift a finger during their trip.
With more and more guests looking to escape the increasingly sweltering heat of southern European summers, Powder Byrne has mastered the art of the ‘coolcation’, with a number of hand-picked Alpine destinations available to book in July and August, offering seamless resort services, bespoke childcare, Powder Byrne Mountain Hosts and a dedicated customer concierge:
St. Moritz from July 11 to August 1: Visit the Engadine Valley and enjoy world-famous views, mountain tranquility and the chance to embrace the outdoors, from sailing on pristine lakes to mountain hiking.
Prices from £3,355 per person for 7 nights in a Junior Suite Art Nouveau at Cresta Palace on a B&B basis, including pre-trip concierge and full resort services.
Crans-Montana from July 25 to August 8: High above the Rhône Valley, Crans-Montana has built a reputation for spectacular sunshine balanced with a refreshing mountain climate, offering the ideal combination of nature and cosmopolitan bustle. Both children and adults can enjoy walking, cycling and golfing.
Prices from £3,965 per person for 7 nights in Alpina Deluxe Room in Crans Ambassador on a B&B basis, including pre-trip concierge and full resort services.
Arosa from August 8 to 29: Arosa is tucked away at the end of a high alpine valley and surrounded by dramatic peaks. With its fresh mountain air, crystal clear lakes and peaceful atmosphere, this is the perfect setting for quality time with the whole family.
Prices from £3,485 per person for 7 nights in a two-bedroom apartment at the Valsana Hotel on a B&B basis, including pre-trip concierge and full resort services.
In addition, Powder Byrne has created a range of bookable themed trips on specific dates, showcasing their expertise in adventure, wellness and activity holidays, with something to suit every type of traveller:
For adventure seekers: explore Japan’s lesser-known volcanic south
Powder Byrne is not only known for its renowned ski excursions to Japan, but also offers summer adventures. Based on 25 years of experience in the country, their privately guided Kyushu tour explores the lesser-known volcanic south, with breathtaking landscapes of steaming mountain peaks and iconic onsen towns. Guests also enjoy authentic cultural experiences at ancient shrines and the chance to delve into Japan’s rich feudal history.
Prices from £10,485 per person for 7 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, including excursions, road transfers and expert guides. Each Kyushu trip is seamlessly arranged, privately guided and tailored to each individual client.
Available April – November
For families: learn mountain biking together in Arosa
For active families looking to learn a new skill while spending quality time together, Powder Byrne’s Learn Together program offers the perfect mountain experience. Set against the picturesque green hills of Arosa, the program offers adults and children the opportunity to learn from Powder Byrne’s expert team, with guided morning activities designed for children of all ages. While the kids stay active and engaged, adults can join in, relaxing in their hotel or exploring the mountains on their own adventures.
Prices from £14,405 for a family of 4, including 7 nights’ accommodation in a 2-bedroom apartment at the Valsana Hotel on a B&B basis, pre-trip concierge and full resort services.
Available between August 8 and 29
For the golf enthusiast: tee off surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Crans-Montana
Here, guests can enjoy a sophisticated mix of Alpine activity and tranquility, as they tee off against some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking mountain panoramas. Designed for groups of avid golfers, the trip offers the opportunity to play on one of the country’s most prestigious courses, home to the Omega European Masters. Away from the fairways, guests can enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, relax in luxurious resort facilities and unwind in the fresh mountain air, combining sport with an unforgettable Alpine holiday.
Prices from £2,745 per person for 4 nights in an Alpina Deluxe Room in the Crans Ambassador on a B&B basis, including pre-travel concierge, full resort services and an active golf itinerary including play on the championship course and lessons on the driving range.
Available between July 25 and August 1
For the ultimate wellness for women: Alpine Wellness Retreats
Arosa offers the ideal mountain getaway in the Swiss Alps, with breathtaking views, natural beauty and truly fresh air. Created in partnership with Byrne Pilates, Powder Byrne’s wellness and pilates retreats for women combine tranquility with adventure, allowing guests to reconnect with nature while enjoying expert-led outdoor yoga, guided walks and mindful activities. Led by instructor Emma Byrne and the Powder Byrne team in Arosa, the retreat is designed to energize, restore and recharge ahead of the long summer holidays. The days are balanced with opportunities to relax and recharge at the spa and during Moving Mountains dinners and indulgent treatments, alongside an actively guided route of morning run clubs, refreshing cold-water swims, socially guided walks and HIIT sessions, ensuring a restorative experience that nurtures both body and mind amid some of Switzerland’s most stunning landscapes.
Prices from £2,550 for one person for single occupancy, or from £2,105 per person for shared room, and include three nights half board at the Valsana Hotel, an active and healthy travel program and full Powder Byrne services.
Available between June 25 and 28
Additionally, Powder Byrne introduced its brand new loyalty program this summer as a way to recognize and thank their customers. All Powder Byrne customers now earn points toward experiential rewards that can be redeemed for future travel, including spa treatments, private transfers, additional private guiding and even exclusive Powder Byrne customer trips, from a week in Polo Valley to a private jet trip.
