Coliving Frilingue: Petit Velan, Switzerland 🇨🇭

Had a brilliant time this Feb-March at Liddes with the Co-living team. The place is full of good vibes, the plan is super rich and yet flexible, in a way that accommodates everyone's needs. The owners are very attentive and volunteers are awesome. I literally loved every moment, from the company, to the beautiful landscape and skiing, the amazing food, spa time, dancing, and many more memorable moments. Definitely looking forward to be back! There's so much to do in Switzerland, ski time, or summer time. You'll love it!

Philipp and stefan manage 3 amazing properties in the area and excel at organizing and running fantastic events, as well as creating community which allows for truly transformational experiences (both personal as well as professional). we attended the 1st swiss digital nomad conference, made so many fantastic connections, learned and shared so much and had the best times of our lives ... in a place which is so breathtaking that 'beautiful' simply doesn't do it justice (no words could - you have to come and see and experience this total gem of an area yourself!). we will absolutely be back again - for some very affordable skiing (chf90 for a season!) and continue to see liddes (relais de dranse, auberge des alpes) as a base for relaxation and activity. we are also looking forward to the 2nd swiss dn conference and think this is the best place (and the most amazing coordinators to work with) for any events you may be planning. we had high expectations, given that this is switzerland. this area, this event and these two amazing gentlemen went far beyond that expectation and created something so life-changing ... for us as well as many other participants in the event. merci vilmal!

I had a pleasure to participate in the first digital nomad fest in liddes. the area is beautiful, the food is amazing, big area to work, meet a lot of likeminded people. definitely coming back

Had an amazing and welcoming experience
been there twice and meet a lot of international people , the pass gives you a lot of activities for both summer and winter season
a lot of hiking routes around and lovely slopes in winter
cozy place

Had a great week at the relais de dranse with our group of teenagers! the pass st.-bernard gives great opportunities for winter outdoor activities and the housing is well set up and allowed us to create a warm and cosy atmosphere. thanks stefan for your welcome

Really good place to stay and meet good people. also, you can learn how to ski with stefan. 👏🏻

Had a brilliant time staying at the Coliving for the Ski Winter Workation. There was a great mix of ski and non-ski related activities on offer to keep everyone entertained at a surprisingly low price. Met some lovely people and hopefully will be back next year!

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Misleading Information and Disappointing Experience at Petit Velan/Albergue des Alpes

We booked a week at Petit Velan, but when we got to the train station, they took us to a different place called Albergue des Alpes without telling us why until we asked. They said Petit Velan was empty, but we should have been told about the change sooner.

The Place and Location:

Albergue des Alpes wasn't nice. It looked old and wasn't what we expected.
It's really out of the way. You need a car because there's no supermarket nearby, just a tiny shop. This is different from what their website says.

Working Space:

The co-working space is just a small room with four chairs. It's hard to work there with people talking and having meetings.

False Advertising on Their Website:

Skillsharing Workshops: They said they had these, but they didn't.
Community Cooking: They talk about cooking together, but when we got there, they told us to buy our own food. The kitchen only has four cooking hobs and no dishwasher for a place that can host 22 people.
No Activities: They didn't have any group activities, events, or trips like they said.
Ski Pass: We asked for the ski pass they mention on their site, but we never got it. It's also really hard to get to the ski slopes. It looks us 2h by bus to get to the closer ski station that was open.
No Community Manager: They say there's a community manager, but that's not true.
Getting There: They say it's easy to get there, but it's not. From Geneva, you need to take 3 trains and a bus, and it costs about 50 CHF. You often wait a long time for the next bus.

Price:

It's too expensive for what you get. You can find a one-bedroom flat in the same area for half of the money.
Overall, we were really let down.

I was there for the digital nomad festival and it was better than expected, great atmosphere and fantastic superb hospitality by philipe and stefan. you can feel their big heart in every corner of their amazing place. definitely recommend.

If you're looking for an exceptional coliving and coworking experience, frilingue-relais de dranse in switzerland is the perfect destination. i recently had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful retreat, and i was blown away by the incredible atmosphere and amenities.

first of all, the location is simply stunning. frilingue-relais de dranse is situated in a picturesque swiss village surrounded by fabulous mountains. it's the perfect setting for those seeking a tranquil and inspiring environment for work and relaxation.

the coworking space at frilingue-relais de dranse is equally impressive. the design is modern and open, with plenty of natural light and space for collaboration. whether you're working on a team project or need some quiet time to focus, you'll find everything you need to be productive and creative.

one of the standout features of frilingue-relais de dranse, however, is the staff. they are friendly, welcoming, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure your stay is unforgettable. from organising local excursions, ski lessons for beginners, to providing tips on the best local restaurants, they truly make you feel at home.

in summary, if you're looking for an exceptional coliving and coworking experience in a stunning location with top-notch amenities and staff, frilingue-relais de dranse is the perfect choice. i can't recommend it enough!

As a volunteer and a backpacker around the world for 2 years now, filming and trying to find the best places to visit and volunteer in.
i will not find such an amazing place to volunteer and also as a guest.
we are talking about switzerland here, one of the most expensive cities in the world, but for me as a volunteer i stayed for free, free food and not only that, i learned to ski for free as well, after 2 weeks i became a good skier.
i’m not kidding, you can ski for free in switzerland with coliving frilingue.
not only that, the idea of coliving is amazing and the organizers stefan and philip are super cool, and passionate, and they are super generous, they will provide you with ski material, cars to go the ski resorts, you can borrow a car from them if you need to go visit other cities. in the weekend all the volunteers and the guests can go even to italy or france.
huge kitchen and a fridge that you can use freely.
there is ping pong table, pool table foosball table, and outside guys amazing huge space and beautiful nature, quiet vibe and mountain views everywhere.

Dopo di contattare il posto ho deciso di venire per un mese, il posto è incredibile, puoi andare a sciare in 4 posti diversi che sono inclusi con il skipass, ho trovato persone meravigliose e un ambiente spettacolare, abbiamo fatto una grigliata sulla neve, e si piove non è un problema perché dentro c'è tutto per divertimento, biliardo, ping-pong, biliardino, pianoforte, e tanti altri cose da fare....

Spending two weeks at the coliving was a bubble for friendship, fun and amazing experiences! the space is cosy, the food was delicious, the evening time in the sauna was rejuvenating and contributing to the experience was a lot of fun.

stefan and phillipe are super friendly and supportive and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable throughout the stay.

lastly, this is a great way to experience amazing skiing in switzerland for an super affordable price. i'll be back for sure!

The coliving experience, that stefan and philip are creating is amazing!

they are always taking the extra mile to help and make sure everybody is having a great experience :)

the atmosphere is very warm, the people great and entire area around the stay beautiful and stunning!

When i first heard of this place i was so excited to be surrounded by other digital nomads, people also with a keen interest for the outdoors, and skiing all week long. whether you want to come for a week or three or stay for a few months there are options here for you to live your ski in the alps dreams. we had fondue nights, nights out in verbier, bbq night, spa night, and the hosts were amazing stefan and philipe. they host ski weeks, workcations, and have another coliving house.

It's great what the owners have organised here! this workation is an innovation incubator and hopefully inspires other tourism areas in switzerland to do something similar. digital nomads can work on their laptops in the morning and go to the snow in the afternoon, no matter how much experience they have. those who don't ski or snowboard can simply build an igloo or enjoy the snow on a toboggan. the ski season pass is unbeatably cheap (approx. 80 euros) for a whole season.

Thanks for the stay! was such a fun experience co living in switzerland. skiing and community was great. will be back again! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

I had an absolutely amazing time at this coliving hostel! I didn't know anyone before arriving but it was super easy to make friends with the other lovely guests. Very clean and cosy rooms, lots of space to work during the day or hang out. I stayed during the winter so it was super convenient to be able to rent ski equipment and my ski pass through the hostel too. All round fantastic trip!

Such an amazing week!
We’ve made so many memories and lots of friends. Everyone working at the Co-Living were so accommodating and looked after us.

Had such an amazing time!! i’m a bit of a clean freak myself and i was surprised to see how clean the staff kept the place even with 20+ people. definitely coming back again but next time it’s going to be during the summer for some hiking!

I had a great time at coliving! The atmosphere was always welcoming and open, and I met very interesting people from all over the world. The accommodation was really nice in this beautiful place, and it was in a great location for hiking, exploring, and skiing.

I was experiencing a big burnout from my job in France so my psy convinced me to come breathing the fresh air of the mountain. I arrived in this wonderful place 2 days ago and I already feel my sickness disappeared thanks to the magic accent of the managers and the beautiful healthy food they cook for me.