Foliage: when the colours of autumn are tinged with luxury

The foliage is the right excuse to take a break in the trendiest and most elegant locations. Here are 5 exclusive addresses selected by HotelmyPassion where you can admire the famous autumn spectacle and enjoy the most colourful and romantic season of the year. From Switzerland to France to Tuscany and Friuli, the best locations to immerse yourself in the warm and enveloping colours of this period

Autumn has arrived and the trees are tinged with the hottest colours, from yellow ochre through orange to fiery red: this is the famous foliage, which bewitches and seduces with an interplay of hues and shades. A spectacle that is also an opportunity to indulge in an escape between luxury and elegance. Hotelmypassion has chosen the 5 best locations for a stay in the magic of nature.

1. The Chedi Andermatt – Swiss Alps

The Chedi Andermatt, a jewel brought to light by investor Samih Sawiris and designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, it has been the icon of hospitality in the Swiss Alps since 2013. The only 5-star luxury hotel in Canton Uri, The Chedi Andermatt is the alpine-chic hotel that has revolutionised the standards of luxury hospitality in the Alps. A 2,400-square-metre spa and top-quality restaurants including The Japanese by The Chedi Andermatt (1 Michelin star, 15 GaultMillau points), located at an altitude of 2,300 metres, offer breathtaking views of the Andermatt mountains. During the foliage season, this hotel transforms into a perfect destination to admire the autumn beauty of the Swiss Alps.

2. Grand Hotel Kronenhof – Switzerland

The historic Grand Hotel Kronenhof is considered one of the best hotels in Switzerland, as well as the oldest in Pontresina. This year it is also celebrating its 175th year in business.
The over 2,000 m2 spa overlooks the Bernina massif and the numerous activities in contact with nature contribute to making this oasis of relaxation one of the best destinations from which to enjoy the spectacle of the foliage. Sipping a glass of wine and savouring Swiss delicacies from the open-air restaurant Le Pavillon, or enjoying a quick lunch in the lobby while admiring the shades of autumn will be a memory hard to forget.

3. Four Seasons Hotel Megève – French Alps

In the heart of the majestic French Alps, a short distance from the centre of Megève, Four Seasons Hotel Megève is a collaboration between Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Edmond De Rothschild. Its roots go back to the 1920s, when the country became a popular destination for the jet set thanks to the dynasty of famous bankers. What also makes this destination truly special is its spectacular foliage, a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of autumn colours.

4. Castelfalfi – Tuscany

Castelfalfi, the historic hamlet nestled in a 1100-hectare estate nestled between Florence, San Gimignano and the Tyrrhenian Coast, is a jewel in the heart of Tuscany. The resort offers refined rooms, including the new Signature Suites in collaboration with the Affine Design studio, for an experience of elegance and privacy. Besides being an extraordinary place to stay, it is also the ideal location to immerse yourself in the foliage. Perhaps from the 25 hectares of vineyards where native and international grape varieties coexist and from which the estate’s wines are born.

5. Castello di Buttrio – Friuli

Among the hills of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, Castello di Buttrio is a holistic destination offering immersive experiences between wine production and hospitality. A 38-hectare estate dating back to the 1600s now managed by Alessandra Felluga and her daughters Maria Vittoria, Michela and Maria Eugenia, it has acquired a new freshness following a thorough restyling. The beating heart of the Castle are the vineyards, making it the ideal place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the autumn foliage and enjoy the region’s wine.