A sparkling metallic-grey shard of rock crystal in the heart of the Alps
At an altitude of 2,883 metres and nestled among the glaciers and imposing peaks of the Valais Alps, the new Monte Rosa mountain refuge rises from the icy landscape like a giant sparkling shard of rock crystal. As soon as it opened in September 2009, visitors have flocked to this futuristic alpine cabin in their droves. An intriguing blend of avant-garde architecture, state-of-the-art technology and sustainability, the Monte Rosa refuge signals the opening of a new chapter in high alpine construction.
