Hôtel Weisshorn

The Hotel Weisshorn is a real paradise for nature lovers, hikers and sports enthusiasts. Perched high above St-Luc at an altitude of 2337 m, the Hôtel Weisshorn has an amazing location, in splendid isolation at the top of the world. Its history begins more than 130 years ago.

A recap of the hotel’s extraordinary history


1882 :
The hotel was constructed in the locality known as “Tête Fayaz” by the Mosoni brothers, François and Pierre. The ground floor was built of stone, the upper storeys of timber.

1889 :
The hotel was destroyed by fire.

1891 :
Opening of the new hotel, reconstructed in stone. The materials were transported from Vissoie by mules. The hotel had a basement, four storeys, a veranda on stilts, a lounge and a smoking room. The hotel was run in the English style.

1917 :
On the death of her father, Emma Mosoni and her husband, E. Henri Tosello, took over the management of the hotel.

1956 :
The death of Tosello and sale of the hotel to a Mr Steiger from Zurich.

1966 :
The hotel was abandoned by Mr Steiger.

Depuis 1969 :
- The establishment was taken over by a group of local people.
- The access lane was widened, making it accessible for motor vehicles.
- The winter season was gradually introduced.

Hergé sketched some of the scenes of “Tintin in Tibet” while staying at the Hôtel Weisshorn.