Elite Traveler Summer 2024

CHENOT PALACE WEGGIS, SWITZERLAND

In the land of mountains, clocks and cheese, the Swiss know a thing or two about wellness — thermal springs have been popular for centuries due to the healing properties of their waters, and there’s nothing that quite matches the rejuvenation of being in the Alps. Chenot Palace Weggis is situated in a serene village beneath the majestic Swiss Alps with soothing views of the calm waters of Lake Lucerne. The health retreat has three main programs — advanced detox, anti-aging, and recover and reenergize — all of which are personalized following a consultation with your designated doctor. The advanced detox program is perhaps the most revered; it has been voted the World’s Best Detox for three consecutive years — but all the programs re fl ect the principles of the Chenot Method. It was created by Henri Chenot, who was renowned for his pioneering approach to preventive healthcare — stressing that some lifestyle choices can cause a buildup of toxins that can then lead to degenerative diseases. The Chenot Method combines pillars of traditional Chinese healing with scienti fi cadvances from Western medicine. It is an all-encompassing approach that factors in physical and emotional well-being, and how our body responds and adapts. Chenot’s state-of-the-art medical spa includes an astonishing range of facilities: a full-body cryotherapy chamber set at a chilly -166°F, a 69-ft indoor pool, two saunas, a steam room, Neurac facilities (treatment method for musculoskeletal pain and neuromuscular dysfunction through exercises in a suspension sling) and an anti-gravity treadmill. THE ONE TO BOOK The Molecular Lab for Optimal Living is a new o ff ering in which gene activity is analyzed to determine biological aging. A blood test is taken at Chenot’s molecular laboratory and a novel mRNA-based molecular test is used to analyze the levels of certain genes associated with silent in fl ammation, oxidative stress, hormonal imbalance, structural integrity of connective tissue and aging. A personalized treatment plan is created to combat premature aging and improve overall health. From $9,230 per person. Contact info@ chenotpalaceweggis.com, +41 412 552 000, chenot.com

Clockwise from top Chenot Palace Weggis; soba noodles; 69-ft indoor pool; cardiorespiratory fi tness assessment

Photos Alex Teuscher Photography, Tim Wagner, Jean-Marie Michel, Kiattipong Panache,