The service and kitchen staff work with protective masks and gloves where prescribed.
Our reception has been equipped with a protective glass wall.
We have placed special stands with disinfectant in the restaurant and reception.
Our staff has been trained in detail on social distancing guidelines.
A tested protection concept is used for the breakfast buffet.
The table arrangement in the restaurants has been adapted so that the minimum distance of - 1.5m between tables is guaranteed.
Reservations are recommended for our restaurant, as we have had to reduce capacities considerably.
We thank you for your understanding and support!
FAMILY DESTINATION SEAL OF APPROVAL
WHO WE ARE
We are a Swiss holiday resort that is particularly well suited for family holidays. The tourism service providers gear their offers specifically to the needs of the "family" guest group. We continuously seek to improve the quality of, and pay special attention to the sustainability of our services.
WHAT WE WANT
Our aim is to offer children, together with their parents or accompanying adults, a stay that fully meets their wishes and needs. Family-friendliness is at the heart of our efforts and is supported by all signatory service providers as well as the local population.
HOW WE WANT TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL
We recognise the quality criteria of the FAMILY DESTINATION label, which are binding for all awarded locations and are periodically reviewed by independent experts.
Monday is Kids Day! For our little guests a day in a class of its own with dinner together followed by fun & games in the sports centre Grächen.
Registration: On the same day until 11.00 am at the reception (minimum 5 children)
--- Every Monday,from 5 p.m.
Activities+
Ski school mountain station hannigalp
Snowbiking – sun, fun & more! - with guide
Swap your skis for a snowbike, get a short introduction and off you go!
Olivier - host at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp - accompanies you for 2 hours sitting down through the ski area. Action & snow fun guaranteed!
Registration: By 10am on the same day (minimum 2 persons) Equipment: Warm winter clothes & ski or snowboard boots
Spend an enjoyable evening in the cosy atmosphere of "Le Chalet" in the Family Hotel & Spa Desirée. At Wine & Cheese we serve you the famous "Les Trois Fondue", patented by Donat Ruppen. You will enjoy three selected cheeses accompanied by two glasses of local and selected wine.
Registration: On the same day by 11.00 a.m. at reception (minimum 4 people)
--- Every Wednesday,17.30 - 18.30h
Activities+
Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp
Snowshoe hike - with guide
Experience the unique winter hiking world of Grächen. Through the forest to the most beautiful panoramic views. The hike takes approx. 1.5 hours - snowshoes are provided. Pure nature - simply enjoy.
Registration: Till 20.00 hrs the day before at reception (minimum 2 persons) Equipment: Warm clothes & sturdy walking shoes
--- Every Thursday, 10 - 11.30 a.m.
Activities+
Grächen
Village tour
The village tour is a unique experience for the whole family!
Follow the old village streets and embark on a little adventure. You can enjoy this experience whenever you feel like it, as it is an independent guided tour. In addition to the beautiful pictures, the booklet for the tour also has QR codes that play the tour guide's stories as audio.
Registration: You can pick up the booklet free of charge at our reception and start the tour.
--- Daily
Spa Around+
Spa Around+
Alpine Spa Lodge
Incoming. Feel good. Turn it off. Fill it up. This is the new Alpine SPA Lodge.
On more than 240 square meters, the visitor is offered an ideal oasis of peace and well-being to relax and recuperate - whether after a day of hiking or skiing or a strenuous day at work.
Costs: 50% discount = CHF 10 per person as a guest at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp
Spa Around+
Hannigspa
In the hotel's own 6x12m swimming pool with bubble bath at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp, incidentally the only indoor pool in Grächen, you can take a relaxing dip and simply let everyday life drift away!
Cost of indoor swimming pool: Free for all guests of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels: The pool is open from 8.00 to 16.00.
Spa costs: Local price CHF 35.- for all guests of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels.
Dine Around+
Dine Around+
Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp
Meat skewer «Tom Dooley»
This delicious meat skewer with flambéed beef fillet médaillons is served with a variety of cold sauces, fresh fruit, side dishes of your choice and a salad.
This speciality has been a tradition in the Hotel-Restaurant Hannigalp for many years and is unique in Grächen.
When: Tuesday & Thursday to Sunday on reservation Participants: min. 2 persons Costs: CHF 20.- surcharge for half board
--- 6 - 9.30 p.m.
Dine Around+
Family Hotel & Spa Desirée
Les Trois Fondues
Three different fondues with various ingredients from a specially developed fondue pan patented by Donat Ruppen in the "Le Chalet" restaurant in the Family Hotel & Spa Desirée. Including aperitif and dessert. Super Guet! You simply have to try it.
When: On request Costs: no surcharge on half board
--- Only upon request
Dine Around+
à la Carte Restaurants MVH
10% Discount - à la Carte
On presentation of your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card (received at check-in) you will receive a 10% discount on à la carte food and drinks.
This great offer is valid in the restaurants of both hotels: Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp and Family Hotel & Spa Desirée.
Wenn: on pre-reservation Remark: Minimum charge CHF 50 per room and evening
--- See opening hours per restaurant
Partners
With your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card you receive a 10% discount on hire items (skis, poles, boots & helmet).
At check-in you will receive a voucher worth CHF 20.-, to be redeemed here for a purchase of minimum CHF 100.- per person (excluding items already reduced).
Children receive a voucher worth CHF 10.- to be redeemed here with a purchase of minimum CHF 50.- per child (excluding items already reduced).
Please show both your guest card and your voucher.
With your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card you receive a 10% discount on hire items (skis, poles, boots & helmet).
At check-in you will receive a voucher worth CHF 20.-, to be redeemed here for a purchase of minimum CHF 100.- per person (excluding items already reduced).
Children receive a voucher worth CHF 10.- to be redeemed here with a purchase of minimum CHF 50.- per child (excluding items already reduced).
Please show both your guest card and your voucher.
Do you or your children need group or private lessons? Then the Valais Snowsports School is the right place for you! The qualified instructors will teach you exactly what you need.
Book now!
Please present your guest card when you collect your equipment.
We combine overnight stay, pleasure and experiences.
The hoteliers of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels are not only cordial hosts. They are also passionate adventurers who simply carry their guests away with their good humour and "adventurous" ideas and let them see the world of the mountains through their eyes. Let yourself be carried away into nature and let it inspire you to enjoy, learn a lot of interesting things and spend great holiday times with the "adventurous" hosts of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels!
With its wide range of activities Grächen has a lot to offer its guests. Whether it's selected tastings or guided tours with rousing anecdotes - let the Matterhorn Valley Hotels advise you and find the right supporting programme for the whole family.
Activities+
Family Hotel & Spa Desirée
--- Every Monday,from 5 p.m.
Fun & Games for Kids
Monday is Kids Day! For our little guests a day in a class of its own with dinner together followed by fun & games in the sports centre Grächen.
Registration: On the same day until 11.00 am at the reception (minimum 5 children)
Swap your skis for a snowbike, get a short introduction and off you go!
Olivier - host at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp - accompanies you for 2 hours sitting down through the ski area. Action & snow fun guaranteed!
Registration: By 10am on the same day (minimum 2 persons) Equipment: Warm winter clothes & ski or snowboard boots
Activities+
Family Hotel & Spa Desirée
--- Every Wednesday,17.30 - 18.30h
Wine & Cheese "Les Trois Fondue"
Spend an enjoyable evening in the cosy atmosphere of "Le Chalet" in the Family Hotel & Spa Desirée. At Wine & Cheese we serve you the famous "Les Trois Fondue", patented by Donat Ruppen. You will enjoy three selected cheeses accompanied by two glasses of local and selected wine.
Registration: On the same day by 11.00 a.m. at reception (minimum 4 people)
Activities+
Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp
--- Every Thursday, 10 - 11.30 a.m.
Snowshoe hike - with guide
Experience the unique winter hiking world of Grächen. Through the forest to the most beautiful panoramic views. The hike takes approx. 1.5 hours - snowshoes are provided. Pure nature - simply enjoy.
Registration: Till 20.00 hrs the day before at reception (minimum 2 persons) Equipment: Warm clothes & sturdy walking shoes
Activities+
Grächen
--- Daily
Village tour
The village tour is a unique experience for the whole family!
Follow the old village streets and embark on a little adventure. You can enjoy this experience whenever you feel like it, as it is an independent guided tour. In addition to the beautiful pictures, the booklet for the tour also has QR codes that play the tour guide's stories as audio.
Registration: You can pick up the booklet free of charge at our reception and start the tour.
Spa Around+
The balance between relaxation and activity is sensitive and behaves individually. Find your personal zone of well-being in our spas. The wide range of massage and beauty treatments is perfectly complemented by the inviting wellness areas at the Alpine Spa Lodge and Hanningspa, allowing you to explore new forms of relaxation. The Family Hotel & Spa Desirée is connected by direct access to the new Alpine SPA Lodge.
Spa Around+
Alpine Spa Lodge
Incoming. Feel good. Turn it off. Fill it up. This is the new Alpine SPA Lodge.
On more than 240 square meters, the visitor is offered an ideal oasis of peace and well-being to relax and recuperate - whether after a day of hiking or skiing or a strenuous day at work.
Costs: 50% discount = CHF 10 per person as a guest at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp
Spa Around+
Hannigspa
In the hotel's own 6x12m swimming pool with bubble bath at the Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp, incidentally the only indoor pool in Grächen, you can take a relaxing dip and simply let everyday life drift away!
Cost of indoor swimming pool: Free for all guests of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels: The pool is open from 8.00 to 16.00.
Spa costs: Local price CHF 35.- for all guests of the Matterhorn Valley Hotels.
Dine Around+
Why try only one when you can taste them all? The selection of specialities in the Matterhorn Valley Hotels is large and above all very tempting! With "Dine Around+" you have the literally tasteful opportunity to get to know and love the highlights of each hotel! Whether as a fantastic fondue, flambéed or served ice-cold: Let variety melt on your tongue!
MVH+
Dine Around+
Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp--- 6 - 9.30 p.m.
Meat skewer «Tom Dooley»
This delicious meat skewer with flambéed beef fillet médaillons is served with a variety of cold sauces, fresh fruit, side dishes of your choice and a salad.
This speciality has been a tradition in the Hotel-Restaurant Hannigalp for many years and is unique in Grächen.
When: Tuesday & Thursday to Sunday on reservation Participants: min. 2 persons Costs: CHF 20.- surcharge for half board
Dine Around+
Family Hotel & Spa Desirée--- Only upon request
Les Trois Fondues
Three different fondues with various ingredients from a specially developed fondue pan patented by Donat Ruppen in the "Le Chalet" restaurant in the Family Hotel & Spa Desirée. Including aperitif and dessert. Super Guet! You simply have to try it.
When: On request Costs: no surcharge on half board
Dine Around+
à la Carte Restaurants MVH--- See opening hours per restaurant
10% Discount - à la Carte
On presentation of your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card (received at check-in) you will receive a 10% discount on à la carte food and drinks.
This great offer is valid in the restaurants of both hotels: Aktiv Hotel & Spa Hannigalp and Family Hotel & Spa Desirée.
Wenn: on pre-reservation Remark: Minimum charge CHF 50 per room and evening
Partners
With your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card you receive a 10% discount on hire items (skis, poles, boots & helmet).
At check-in you will receive a voucher worth CHF 20.-, to be redeemed here for a purchase of minimum CHF 100.- per person (excluding items already reduced).
Children receive a voucher worth CHF 10.- to be redeemed here with a purchase of minimum CHF 50.- per child (excluding items already reduced).
Please show both your guest card and your voucher.
With your Matterhorn Valley Guest Card you receive a 10% discount on hire items (skis, poles, boots & helmet).
At check-in you will receive a voucher worth CHF 20.-, to be redeemed here for a purchase of minimum CHF 100.- per person (excluding items already reduced).
Children receive a voucher worth CHF 10.- to be redeemed here with a purchase of minimum CHF 50.- per child (excluding items already reduced).
Please show both your guest card and your voucher.
Do you or your children need group or private lessons? Then the Valais Snowsports School is the right place for you! The qualified instructors will teach you exactly what you need.
Book now!
Please present your guest card when you collect your equipment.