A Swiss property tycoon has submitted plans to build the world’s largest ‘mega chalet’ to host the world’s A-listers and mega-rich in the jet-set Swiss resort of Gstaad, Switzerland – a hotspot for the super-rich.
At a glance
- Located in Gstaad, one of the most exclusive and expensive winter resorts in the world, within easy reach of the Gstaad Mountain Rides ski area and nearby private airfields.
- 7,000m² of refined interior living across three interconnected chalets – the world’s largest private chalet
- 11 ensuite bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobes and 8 staff bedrooms
- 1,500m² wellness spa featuring dual thermal pools, a hammam, Alpine sauna, cold plunge, and private treatment suites
- Dedicated entertainment wing with private cinema, Formula 1 simulator, dancefloor, bowling alley, wine cellar, cigar room and ski room
- Landscaped terraces, library and cigar lounge, tasting room, and art display spaces integrated throughout
- Available to rent in 2028, the world’s largest mountain property is expected to rent for USD $15m to $17.5m
Swiss property developer Byron Baciocchi has submitted plans to build the world’s largest luxury chalet in the luxury resort of Gstaad.
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The property will set a new global benchmark for scale, craftsmanship, and experiential living, according to Baciocchi.
The ambitious alpine development, named “Chalet Oberbort“, will measure a roomy 7,000 square metres and consist of three interconnected buildings, according to press literature.
Occupying one of the most prestigious plots in the star-studded winter resort, the developer hopes royalty and tech billionaires will be among the ultra-high-net-worth clientele that will rent the luxury lodge seasonally or annually.
Built by Unica Capital, the Swiss billionaire entrepreneur Byron Baciocchi’s real estate investment arm, the landmark Alpine development will feature ulta-luxury frills setting ‘unprecedented standards in chalet design’, designed around the needs and preferences of a global elite clientele.
Interiors are rooted in traditional alpine vernacular – dressed in traditional aged timber, brushed bronze, and locally quarried stone with natural textiles and artisanal finishes.
Built to entertain en masse and catering to large families plus staff and guests, the chalet will have 11 en-suite bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and eight staff bedrooms.
Ultra-luxe trimmings include an entire entertainment wing complete with all the apres-ski activities the world’s high-net-worth might indulge in – including a cinema, Formula 1 simulator, dance floor, bowling alley, wine cellar, cigar room, and ski room.
Soothing aches and pains after a day on the slopes is a ‘wellness sanctuary’spanning a staggering 1,500 square metres and creating a fully immersive resort-style spa experience.
Comforts soothing body and mind are facilities that count dual thermal pools, a hammam steam room, snow showers, an alpine sauna, snow showers, a cold plunge and treatment suites.
Other standout features include landscaped terraces, library and cigar lounge, tasting room, and art display spaces integrated throughout
Chalet Oberbort also promises sweeping mountain views, total privacy, security and connectivity.
Guesst will have some of Gstaad’s best Michelin-starred restaurants on their doorstep as well as luxury boutiques including Louis Vuitton and Prada
For those used to priority access, the chalet will be handily located within easy reach of the Gstaad Mountain Rides ski area, as well as private airfields.
For high-net-worth families renting the chalet longer term, the JFK International School is within walking distance.
From January-March, Gstaad becomes a literal playground for the richest kids on the planet, bodyguards in tow.
The exclusive Swiss boarding school Le Rosay relocated to its Gstaad campus for the winter season. Nicknamed ‘the Eton of the Alps’, yearly fees average $130,000 per year, with alumni counting the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, the Monaco royals and a string of kings and princes.
The chalet will be rented out for 12m to 14m Swiss francs ( approximately £11m to £13m/USD $15m to $17.5m) annually, attracting candidates in the ultra-high-net-worth brackets including royalty and billionaire tech founders.
Chalet Oberbort will be available to rent in 2028
“With Chalet Oberbort, we set out to create more than a residence – we wanted to evoke a sense of quiet majesty,” Baciocchi said.
“It reflects our belief that true luxury is how a space makes you feel – not just what it contains.”
Oligarchal Gstaad - the monied grande dame of mountain resorts
Made famous by old Hollywood glamour crowd Richard Burton, Liz Taylor, Brigitte Bardot and Roger Moore, oligarchical Gstaad is where grandeur, glamour and gold Rolex watches provide the dress code for one of the ritziest and most famous billionaire ski towns in the world.
Here you’ll find banking dynasty heirs slaloming down a red run on Mount Eggli (the place to be if you ski), or you might share a chair lift with shipping tycoons, tech billionaires, trust fund kids, A-listers and the world’s stupendously rich.
Gstaad, which ranked sixth in Knight Frank’s Alpine Property Index for prime property price growth, ranks the third most expensive ski resort in the world, according to Savills’s number crunching.
The monied grande dame of Swiss mountain resorts commands a €32,500 per square metre price tag with pricing driven upward through tightly controlled development to maintain exclusivity, architectural integrity and support pricing.
The Park Gstaad - opening in 2026/27
Launching in time for the ski season 2026/27, the hotly anticipated The Park Gstaad is being dressed by renowned interior designer Joseph Dirand as part of the development project led by Squircle Capital.
Following renovations, The Park Gstaad will reopen with 75 rooms and suites. This includes a collection of six luxury Penthouse Residences managed by Four Seasons that will be available for private purchase.
The landmark Alpine hotel will also offer an exceptional array of services and amenities, including restaurant and bar concepts, as well as a destination spa and fitness center, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Ultima Capital’s portfolio of billionaire villa rentals
As well as Gstaad, the property tycoon is also developing luxury villas in Geneva and a 16-bedroom chalet in Crans-Montana, another upscale resort in the Swiss Alps. Other high-profile destinations include Cannes, Courchevel and Megève.
Listed on the BX Swiss exchange, Ultima Capital, co-founded with French billionaire Max-Hervé George, owns a portfolio consisting of luxury rental properties located in Switzerland, France, and Greece.
The high-end residences, chalets and villas are aimed primarily at the world’s ultra-wealthy.
