A house from the 1950s with a charred black wooden façade and a Victorian-looking interior in French Grey.
A stone staircase leads up to the Ariasana holiday home, which is situated on a hill above the Graubünden mountain village of Vals. Once at the top, not only does the alpine 360-degree backdrop of the Vals valley open up, but also a thoroughly renovated chalet with a jet-black façade. Shou Sugi Ban is the name of the technique used in Japan to charr the wood in order to protect it from atmospheric influences; it gives the house its modern appearance and distinctive character. Inside, a warm contrast sets the tone: the Victorian-era colour French Grey bathes the entire house in a soft, pleasant light — from the wood panelling in the living rooms to the tiles in the bathroom and the fixtures. This is harmoniously combined with a natural wooden floor and bright, clay plastered walls.
The original floor plan of the house was maintained and brought into the present day: The kitchen, dining and living room are distributed on the upper level, with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide all spaces with light, sun and versatile views all day long and lead to a spacious balcony. From the well-equipped kitchen, you can see the church tower of Vals as well as Peter Zumthor’s legendary thermal baths. At the back of the house, there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with adjoining shower and a library. The ground level houses a studio room with day bed and another double bedroom with toilet.
All rooms are simply and elegantly designed and furnished with a mix of design classics, traditional Vals farmhouse furniture and contemporary art and photography. In front of the entrance, a stone deck offers stunning vistas over Vals. Aria sana.
What to do
Hiking, mountaineering, biking, skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding, winter hiking and snowshoeing in the Valsertal, Val Lumnezia, Safiental, Val di Blenio and Rheinwald, wellness in the world-famous Therme Vals, the architectural highlight by Peter Zumthor, architectural tours through the mountain village, enjoying regional cuisine, a visit to the Gandahus museum of local history as well as various cultural activities throughout the year.
Why we like this house
Style-conscious renovation in an architecturally exciting environment
This house is great for
Friends, families and lovers of Therme Vals
Details
| Region |
CH – Switzerland, Grisons, Vals Grisons, Vals |
| Name | Haus Ariasana |
| Scenery | In a panoramic location on a hill overlooking the Graubünden mountain village |
| Number of guests | Max. 6 (in 3 double bedrooms) |
| Completed | 1950s; renovation 2023 |
| Design | Reidun Dolva Grand (architect), Zurich |
| Specials | The house is only accessible on foot via a paved stone staircase. A parking space is available at a nearby public car park. |
| Architecture | Old & new |
| Accomodation | Holiday home |
| Criteria | 1-6 (house/apartment), Hiking, Mountains, Skiing |
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One Comment
Unser Aufenthalt im Chalet Ariasana war schlichtweg aussergewöhnlich. Wir haben hier eine ganze Woche über Silvester mit Freunden verbracht – und schon nach den ersten Stunden stellte sich dieses seltene Gefühl ein: Ankommen, durchatmen, geerdet sein.
Alles in diesem Chalet ist mit so viel Sorgfalt, Sinn für Ästhetik und Liebe zum Detail gestaltet, dass man automatisch zur Ruhe kommt. Das Design ist nicht nur schön, sondern trägt aktiv dazu bei, dass man sich geborgen und inspiriert fühlt – klar, warm, zeitlos. Nichts wirkt zufällig, alles hat seinen Platz.
Man spürt, dass hier nicht einfach ein Ferienhaus, sondern ein Ort geschaffen wurde, der Menschen wirklich willkommen heisst. Ein Ort, der entschleunigt, der verbindet, der Raum gibt für Gespräche, Stille, Lachen und gemeinsame Momente.
Für uns war diese Woche ein Geschenk – und wir wissen jetzt schon: Wir kommen wieder.